Do not modify engine, Notice regarding emissions, Spark arrestor – Craftsman 247.29931 User Manual
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed
of engine.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
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Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and
storage of this machine.
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Always refer to the operator’s manual for important details it the
machine is to be stored for an extended period.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to
protect the environment.
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According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product
has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 130 hours of
operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine
inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that
all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not
worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries
or death.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way.
Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and
cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting
of engine governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SCRE (Small Cff Road Equipment) are
certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include
the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM),
Cxidizing Catalyst (CC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way
Catalyst (TWC) it so equipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
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warning
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or
state laws (it any)
If a spark arrester Is used, it should be maintained in effective working
order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Cther
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears
Parts and Repair Service Center.