When Servicing Small Engine LABORATORY SAFETY When Servicing Small Engine May 2007

What is an Accident? An unplanned event caused by unsafe acts and unsafe condition 80% of accidents are caused by unsafe acts! 20% of Accidents are Caused by unsafe Conditions

Annually in the United States 150,000 people injured while mowing grass 55,000 people treated in hospitals 55,000 toes amputated by lawnmower blades 18,700 fingers amputated by lawnmower blades

Lawnmower Accidents 9 percent of these accidents were caused by mechanical failure 91 percent of these accidents were caused by human error

Protecting your health Keep your feet, hands, hair and clothing away from moving parts of equipment Always use eye protection Wear hearing protection Wear specially designed gloves Wear safety shoes Use proper lifting techniques

Lawnmower Maintenance Safety Work Space Environment Correct tools for the job Keep an approved fire extinguisher in a familiar location Learn engine shutoff procedures Disengage cutting blade Disconnect the spark plug wire Disconnect the negative battery cable Avoid contact with hot engine parts Never strike the flywheel with a hammer Make sure all guards are in place Remove any fuel and oil from the engine Keep engine speed settings within manufactures specification

Gasoline Safety Be aware that fuel vapors may be present Allow the engine to cool before refueling Replace leaky fuel lines or fittings Keep gasoline, solvent and other flammable materials in an approved storage cabinet Never smoke while using, servicing or refueling a small engine

Service and Repair Manual Model Number 121332 12 Cubic Inch Displacement 1 Basic Design 3 Crankshaft, Carburetor, Governor 3 PTO Bearing, Reduction Gear, Lubrication 2 Type of Starter

Engine Type Number 0036-E2 Mechanical Parts Color of Paint Decals Governor Speed Original Equipment Manufacturer

Engine Code Number 050726 FD 05 Year 07 Month 26 Day FD Assembly Line and Manufacturing Plant