Briggs & Stratton 130G00 Repair Manual page 12

• When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• Remove all external equipment / engine loads before
starting engine.
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• Direct-coupled equipment components such as, but not
limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc.,
must be securely attached.
WARNING
Rotating parts could entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing,
or accessories resulting in serious injury.
• NEVER operate equipment without protective housing
or covers in place.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
could become entangled in the equipment.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially
mufflers, become extremely hot which could cause severe
thermal burns or catching fire to combustible debris, such
as leaves, grass, brush, etc., resulting in serious injury.
• 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.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric shock
resulting in death or serious injury.
Unintentional start-up could result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation, or laceration.
Before performing adjustments or repairs:
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• Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from
the spark plug.
• 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 of the same design and
installed in the same position as the original parts. Other
parts may not perform as well, may damage the unit,
and may result in injury.
• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object
because the flywheel may later shatter during operation.
When testing for spark:
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING
Charging batteries produce hydrogen gas which could
cause explosion resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not store or charge a battery near an open flame or
device that utilizes a pilot light or can create a spark.
WARNING
Damaged, worn, or loose fuel components can leak fuel
which could cause explosion or fire resulting in death or
serious injury.
• All fuel components should be in good condition and
properly maintained.
• Repairs should only be made with factory approved
parts.
• Repair work should be done by a qualified technician.
• Flexible supply lines should be checked regularly to
make sure they are in good condition.
WARNING
Prolonged or repeated contact with used motor oil could
cause injury.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer
in certain laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
NOTICE
Failure to follow instructions could result in property
damage.