In The Interest Of Safety - Briggs & Stratton MS-1055 Repair Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

This safety alert symbol indicates that this
message involves personal safety. Signal
words danger, warning and caution indicate
hazard degree. Death, personal injury and/OR
property damage may occur unless instruc-
tions are followed carefully.
WARNING: DO NOT
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly poison.
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or
rotating parts. Keep all guards in place.
3. DO NOT place hands or feet near electric cooling
fan (if equipped). Fan may start suddenly, de-
pending on coolant temperature.
4. DO NOT store, spill, or use diesel fuel near an
open flame, or devices such as a stove, furnace,
or water heater which use a pilot light or devices
which can create a spark.
5. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well
ventilated. Outdoor refueling is preferred.
6. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is running. Allow
engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling.
Store fuel in approved, correct color safety
containers.
7. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is
running.
8. DO NOT operate engine when smell of fuel is
present or other explosive conditions exist.
9. DO NOT operate engine if diesel fuel is spilled.
Move machine away from the spill and avoid
creating any ignition until the spill has been
wiped up.
10. DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank.
11. DO NOT tamper with maximum speed set screw
or full load set screw of the injector pump which
may increase the governed engine speed.
12. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed selected
by the original equipment manufacturer.
13. DO NOT operate engine with a damaged muffler
or without muffler. Inspect periodically and
replace, if necessary. If engine is equipped with
muffler deflector(s), inspect periodically and
replace, if necessary, with correct deflector(s).
14. DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of
grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible material in
the muffler area.
15. DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered,
brush covered, or grass covered unimproved land
unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler.
The arrester must be maintained in effective
working order by the operator. In the State of
California the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands.
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16. DO NOT touch hot muffler(s) or cylinder(s)
17. DO NOT remove the radiator cap while the engine
18. DO NOT start or run engine with air cleaner or air
1. ALWAYS DO disconnect the negative wire from
2. ALWAYS DO disconnect fuel shut off solenoid wire
3. DO wear eye protection when operating or
4. DO keep governor parts free of grass and other
5. DO examine muffler(s) periodically to be sure it is
6. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently for
DO use clean fresh diesel fuel with a minimum of 40
cetane.
DO NOT use kerosene. The injection pump requires
diesel fuel for lubrication. Damage to the injection
pump and/or engine may result if kerosene is used.
because contact may cause burns.
is hot. To avoid scalding from hot coolant or steam
blowing out of the radiator, use extreme care when
removing the radiator cap. If possible, wait for
engine to cool. If not possible, wrap a thick rag
around cap while removing. To release pressure,
slowly turn cap counter clockwise to the first stop.
When all pressure has been released, press down
on cap and continue turning.
cleaner cover removed.
WARNING: DO
the battery terminal when servicing the engine or
equipment, TO PREVENT
STARTING.
from injection pump before checking compression,
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
repairing equipment.
debris which can affect engine speed.
functioning effectively. A worn or leaking
muffler(s) should be repaired or replaced as
necessary.
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
CAUTION:
NOTE: Use Original Briggs & Stratton-Daihatsu
Service Replacement
servicing your engine. Authorized Briggs
& Stratton-Daihatsu Service Centers
carry a stock of such parts. The use of
Briggs & Stratton-Daihatsu
preserves the original design of your
engine. Imitation replacement parts may
not fit or function as original Briggs &
Stratton-Daihatsu parts and can expose
the operator to potential personal injury.
Contact any Authorized
Stratton-Daihatsu Service Center for
Original Briggs &
Replacement Parts.
ACCIDENTAL
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