Briggs & Stratton 580000 - Manual (Page 5)

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Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler,
become extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
WARNING
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching.
• Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and cylinder area.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or
operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land
unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in
Section 4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or federal
jurisdictions may have similar laws. Contact the original equipment
manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the
exhaust system installed on this engine.
Severe thermal burns can occur by escaping steam or hot coolant.
WARNING
• DO NOT remove radiator cap or reservoir cap if engine is warm or running.
• Stop engine and allow it to cool before removing radiator cap or reservoir cap
and before changing or adding coolant.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic
amputation, or laceration.
Fire hazard
WARNING
Before performing adjustments or repairs:
•
Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start.)
• Use only correct tools.
• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine
speed.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the
original parts.
• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel
may later shatter during operation.
Not for Reproduction