Briggs & Stratton 290000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions page 4

SAFETY
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN FUELING
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before
refueling engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area.
• On GASOLINE operated engines, do not overfill fuel tank. Fill
tank to approximately 1 1/2 inches below top of neck to allow
for fuel expansion.
• 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.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in
place.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• If GASOLINE engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position,
place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT WITH
GASOLINE ENGINE
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline
to spill.
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• On gasoline engine, transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut off valve OFF.
• On NATURAL / LIQUID PETROLEUM (LP) GAS engine,
transport with fuel cylinder empty, and valve closed, or tank
disconnected.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN
TANK OR IN FUEL CYLINDER
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other
appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because
they can ignite gasoline vapors.
Gaseous fuels are extremely flammable and readily form
explosive air vapor mixtures at ambient temperatures.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• DO NOT start the engine.
• DO NOT actuate any electrical switches.
• DO NOT use the phone in the vicinity.
• Evacuate the area.
• Contact the gas supplier or fire department.
REMEMBER:
• LPG vapor is heavier than air and trends to collect in low
areas. NG vapor is lighter than air and tends to collect in high
areas. Both may travel to remote locations.
• Keep all flames, sparks, pilot lights, and other ignition sources
away from the area where the engine is operated or repaired.
• DO NOT smoke when operating or repairing the engine.
• DO NOT store gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in
the vicinity of the engine.
• BEFORE doing any service work to the engine, shut off the
gas supply.
• After initial installation or servicing, check for gas leaks. DO
NOT use an open flame. Apply very soapy water or leak test
solution with a brush and look for bubbles.
• Keep the equipment and the area surrounding the engine free
of debris.
• Install the fuel system according to applicable fuel/gas codes.
Wear eye protection when doing repair work.
Frostbite can result from skin/eye contact with leaking LP
liquid.
• Installation, adjustment and repair work should be done by a
qualified technician.
• Flexible supply lines should be checked regularly to make sure
they are in good condition. Replace damaged or leaking
components.
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