Craftsman 247.770131 Operator's Manual

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5SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSMAINTENANCE & STORAGE• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operationregularly.• Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervalsto keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visuallyinspect machine for any damage and repair, if needed.• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine andmake certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped.Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engineto prevent unintended starting.• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed theengine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speedof the engine.• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.• Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, andstorage of this machine.• Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is anopen flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace,clothes dryer, etc.• Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.• Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions onoff-season storage.• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. toprotect the environment.• According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this producthas an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 60 hours ofoperation. At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machineinspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure thatall mechanical and safety systems are working properly and notworn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuriesor death.DO NOT MODIFY ENGINETo avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way.Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine andcause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory settingof engine governor.NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONSEngines which are certified to comply with California and federalEPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) arecertified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may includethe following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM),Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three WayCatalyst (TWC) if so equipped.SPARK ARRESTORIf a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective workingorder by the operator. In the State of California the above is requiredby law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Otherstates may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest SearsParts and Repair Service Center.WARNINGThis machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine andshould not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaustsystem is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local orstate laws (if any).