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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

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