Briggs & Stratton FORTRESS Series Installation And Operation Manual page 6

WARNING
With the battery connected, the generator may crank and
start without warning resulting in death or serious injury.
• Before servicing, stop the generator and disconnect the
negative (-) cable at the battery.
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power lines could
cause electric shock or burns, resulting in death or serious
injury.
• If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact
any power lines.
• DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.
WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable
and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
• Installation must be performed by a licensed
professional.
• Install the fuel supply system according to NFPA 37 and
other applicable fuel-gas codes.
• Before placing the generator into service, the fuel
system lines must be properly purged and leak tested.
• NO leakage is permitted.
• DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present.
WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable
and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
• The generator is equipped with an automatic safety
gas fuel shut-off valve.
• DO NOT operate the equipment if the fuel shut-off valve
is missing or inoperative.
WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable
and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
• LP gas is heavier than air and will settle in low areas.
• Natural gas is lighter than air and will collect in high
areas.
• The slightest spark could ignite these fuels and cause
an explosion.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
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WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable
and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
• Inspect the fuel system periodically.
• NO leakage is permitted.
• DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present.
WARNING
Generator voltage could cause electrical shock or
burn resulting in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons to operate or service
generator.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric shock
resulting in death or serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.