Briggs & Stratton VANGUARD 610000 - Manual (Page 4)

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WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately
1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel
expansion.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames,
pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air
cleaner are in place.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position,
place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which
causes gasoline to spill.
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off
valve OFF.
• On NATURAL / LIQUID PETROLEUM (LP) GAS
engines transport with fuel cylinder empty or valve
closed, or tank disconnected.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH
FUEL IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or
other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite gasoline
vapors.
Wear eye protection when doing repair
work.
Frostbite can result from skin/eye con-
tact with leaking LP liquid.
• Installation, adjustment and repair work should be
done by a qualified technician.
• Flexible supply lines should be checked regularly to
make sure they are in good condition. Replace
damaged or leaking components.
WARNING
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• DO NOT start the engine.
• DO NOT actuate any electrical switches.
• DO NOT use the phone in the vicinity.
• Evacuate the area.
• Contact the gas supplier or fire department.
REMEMBER:
• LPG vapor is heavier than air and trends to collect
in low areas. NG vapor is lighter than air and tends
to collect in high areas. Both may travel to remote
locations.
• Keep all flames, sparks, pilot lights, and other
ignition sources away from the area where the
engine is operated or repaired.
• DO NOT smoke when operating or repairing the
engine.
• DO NOT store gasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of the engine.
• BEFORE doing any service work to the engine,
shut off the gas supply.
• After initial installation or servicing, check for gas
leaks. DO NOT use an open flame. Apply very
soapy water or leak test solution with a brush and
look for bubbles.
• Keep the equipment and the area surrounding the
engine free of debris.
• Install the fuel system according to applicable
fuel/gas codes.
Gaseous fuels are extremely
flammable and readily form
explosive air-vapor mixtures at
ambient temperatures.
WARNING
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or entangle
hands, feet, hair, clothing, or
accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe lac-
eration can result.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause nausea, fainting or death.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool
before touching.
• Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler
area and cylinder area.
• Install and maintain in working order a spark
arrester before using equipment on forest-cov-
ered, grass-covered, brush-covered unimproved
land. The state of California requires this (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal land.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine
parts, especially muffler, become ex-
tremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on
contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves,
grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR
REPAIRS
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start).
WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in
fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation,
or laceration.
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs &
Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting
engine. If you start the engine without oil, the
engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not
be covered under warranty.
Oil capacity is about 2.3 liter (80 ounces)*
*Approximate amount when changing oil and filter.
Type of Oil to use
• Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service
SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher such as Briggs & Stratton 30,
Part Number 100005 (20 oz) or 100028 (48 oz).
• Use no special additives with recommended oils.
• Do not mix oil with gasoline.
• Choose the SAE viscosity grade of oil from this chart that
matches the starting temperature anticipated before the
next oil change.
Fig. 2
* CAUTION: The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity
oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) in temperatures above 40
° F
(4 ° C) will result in higher than normal oil consumption.
When using a multi-viscosity oil, check oil level more
frequently.
** CAUTION: Use of SAE 30 oil below 40 ° F (4° C) will
result in hard starting and possible engine damage due
to inadequate lubrication.