Briggs & Stratton 115400, Manual

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HAZARD SYMBOLS AND
MEANINGS
Explosion Fire Shock
Goggles Chemical Explosive
Burns Pressure
Kick Hot Entanglement
Back Surface
Toxic Read Disconnect
Fumes Spark Plug
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
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 filling or refillin g.
•
Fill fuel tank outdoors or in a 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 ligh ts, heat and other
ignition sources.
•
Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks and
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 sp ills, wait until it evaporates
before starting engine.
•
If engine floods, set chok e to
OPEN/RUN
position. Place throttle in
FAST
and crank until engine starts.
When operating equipment:
•
Do not tip engine or equipment at an
angle which would cause fuel to spill.
•
Do not choke carburetor to stop
engine.
When transporting equipment:
•
Transport with fuel tank empty or with
fuel shut-off valve set to OFF.
When storing gasoline or equipment with
fuel in tank:
•
Store away from furnaces, sto ves,
water heaters or other appliances that
have a pilot light or other ignition
source because they can ignite
gasoline vapors
.