Briggs & Stratton Powersmart 30473 Service And Repair Manual page 5

WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive which could cause burns,
fire, or explosion resulting in death, serious
injury, and/or property damage.
When Adding or Draining Fuel
• Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2
minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to
relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• Keep fuel 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.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
When Starting Equipment
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in
place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
When Operating Equipment
• DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport,
porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or
enclosure.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
fuel to spill.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke to "CHOKE"
position.
When Transporting, Moving, or Repairing Equipment
• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shutoff valve OFF.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
fuel to spill.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
When Storing Fuel or Equipment with Fuel in Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers, or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they could ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING Generator voltage could cause electrical
shock or burn resulting in death or serious injury.
Use approved transfer equipment to prevent
backfeed bt isolating generator from electric utility
workers.
• When using generator for backup power, notify
utility company.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp
or highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel
work.
• DO NOT touch bare wires or bare receptacles.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are
worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOT operate the generator in the rain or wet weather.
• DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands and
feet are wet.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate
or service generator.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles
or structures resulting in death, serious
injury and/or property damage.
Contact with muffler area could cause
burns resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• DO NOT install the generator closer than 5 feet (1.5m)
from any combustibles or structures with combustible
walls having a fire resistance rating of less than 1 hour.
• Keep at least minimum distances shown in General
Location Guidelines to insure for proper generator cooling
and maintenance clearances.
• 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.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the
same position as the original parts.
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