Briggs & Stratton 350000 - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
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Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing gas cap.
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Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
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Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately
1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel
expansion.
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Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames,
pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
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Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
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Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air
cleaner are in place.
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Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
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If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
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If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position,
place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
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Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which
causes gasoline to spill.
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Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
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Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off
valve OFF.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT
WITH FUEL IN TANK
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Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or
other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite gasoline
vapors.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric
shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation, or laceration.
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR
REPAIRS
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Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
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Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start).
WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK
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Use approved spark plug tester.
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Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
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If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not
start engine.
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Do not use pressurized starting fluids because
vapors are flammable.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting or death.
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Start and run engine outdoors.
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Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.