Briggs & Stratton 150000 Operator's Manual page 5

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 removing the gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in 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 lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and
air cleaner are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN
position, place throttle in FAST and crank until
engine starts.
When Operating Equipment
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which
causes gasoline to spill.
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
When Transporting Equipment
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.
When Storing Gasoline Or Equipment With
Fuel In Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water
heaters or other appliances that have pilot
light or other ignition source because they can
ignite gasoline vapors.
WARNING
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable
gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do
not start engine.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because
vapors are flammable.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause nausea, fainting or death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area,
even if doors or windows are open.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine
faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or
sprains could result.
• When starting engine, pull the starter cord
slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
• Remove all external equipment/engine loads
before starting engine.
• Direct-coupled equipment components such as,
but not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys,
sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or entangle
hands, feet, hair, clothing, or
accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe
laceration can result.
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become
caught.
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