Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Diesel 432447 Operating & Maintenance Instructions page 5

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
If engine is warm DO NOT remove radiator cap.
Escaping steam can cause burns.
Do not touch hot radiator, or open reservoir when
engine is running
Allow engine to cool before removing radiator cap,
changing, or adding coolant.
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.
Running engines produce heat. Engine parts,
especially turbocharger and muffler, become ex-
tremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush,
etc. can catch fire.
Allow turbocharger, muffler, engine cylinder and
fins to cool before touching.
Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler
area and cylinder area.
Install and maintain in working order a spark
arrester before using equipment on forest-covered,
grass-covered, brush-covered unimproved land.
The state of California requires this (Section 4442
of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal land.
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