Vanguard BIG BLOCK M540000, Repair Manual, Page: 9 / 168

WARNING
Accidental engine spark can cause an electric shock, fire
or explosion and could result in entanglement, traumatic
amputation or laceration.
Before you make adjustments or repairs:
• Disconnect all spark plug wires and keep them away
from the spark plugs.
• Disconnect the battery wire from the negative battery
terminal (only engines with electric start).
• Use only the correct tools.
When you check for spark:
• Use an approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with the spark plug removed.
WARNING
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing,
or accessories and result in traumatic amputation or
laceration.
• Operate equipment with the guards correctly installed.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Remove jewelry and make sure that long hair is away
from all rotating parts.
• Do not wear loose clothes or items that could become
caught.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Fire or
explosion could result in burns or death.
Fuel Storage
• Because pilot lights or other ignition sources can cause
explosions, keep fuel or equipment away from furnaces,
stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot
lights.
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