Briggs & Stratton TIGER Operation & Assembly Instructions page 4

Safety Instructions
Transporting the mower
• Turn the engine off, by moving the engine throttle lever to the 'STOP' position and switching the
fuel tap off (where fitted).
• Always disconnect the spark plug lead.
• Do not transport the mower with fuel in the fuel tank.
Before using the mower
• FOR 4 STROKE ENGINES, SAE 30 OIL MUST BE PLACED IN ENGINE SUMP BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE. PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 7 IN THIS MANUAL, FOR FILLING
VOLUME AND METHOD. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND WILL
VOID ENGINE WARRANTY.
• Wear the required safety equipment, as described in Personal Safety Equipment.
• Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower.
• Know the mower controls. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in an emergency by moving the
engine throttle to the 'STOP' position.
• Before using the mower, ensure that the blade assembly is not worn or damaged. Always
replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve correct balance. Damaged or
worn blades and bolts are major hazards. Use genuine spare parts only.
• Check all fasteners regularly. Always ensure the mower is in safe operating condition.
• Check for grass build up around the engine and muffler which may cause overheating and/or a
fire hazard.
• Do not start the engine unless the rear flap and/or grasscatcher are securely in position.
Operating the mower
• Do not mow while people or pets are in the vicinity of the mower or within the mowing area.
Ensure that bystanders are a minimum of 15 metres away.
• Do not mow in bare feet or open shoes. Wear long trousers, heavy footwear, eye and ear
protection.
• Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris before mowing. These
could be thrown by the blades and cause injury or damage.
• Mow only in good daylight.
• Start the engine carefully with feet well clear of blades. Do not tilt the mower when starting the
engine.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even for a moment.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Do not over speed the engine or alter the governor settings. Excessive engine speed is
dangerous and shortens mower life.
• Never lift, carry or tilt the mower when the engine is running.
• Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel, paths or roads. Stop the engine before
the mower leaves the lawn to avoid hazards, injury or damage.
• Stop the engine before adjusting the cutting height.
• Mow across the face of a slope, never up or down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on a slope. Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Do not tilt the engine more than
20° from horizontal. Operating at excessive angles may result in fuel spillage and problems due
to the oil level in the engine.
• Never mow by pulling the mower towards you. You could slip and pull the mower on top of your
feet.
• Walk with the mower, never run.
• At the conclusion of mowing, always turn the mower off using the engine throttle lever.
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