Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 430000 User Manual page 8

WARNING
Certain components in this product and its
related accessories contain chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or autho-
rize the use of these engines on 3-wheel All
Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, fun/rec-
reational go-karts, aircraft products, or vehi-
cles intended for use in competitive events.
Use of these engines in such applications
could result in property damage, serious injury
(including paralysis), or even death.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, and other repro-
ductive harm.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.
Severe burns can occur on contact.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder fins, and
radiator to cool before touching.
• Remove accumulated combustibles from
muffler area and cylinder area.
• 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 and Federal jurisdic-
tions may have similar laws. Contact the
original equipment manufacturer, retailer,
or dealer to obtain spark arrester
designed for the exhaust system installed
on this engine.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flam-
mable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
When adding fuel:
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool for at
least 2 minutes before removing the fuel
cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in a well-venti-
lated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for
expansion of the gasoline, do not fill above
the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat and other ignition
sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings fre-
quently for cracks or leaks. Replace if nec-
essary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
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 engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to
OPEN/RUN position. Place throttle (if
equipped) in FAST and crank until engine
starts.
When operating equipment:
• Do not tip engine or equipment at an
angle which would cause fuel to spill.
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
• Never start or run the engine with the air
cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the air
filter (if equipped) removed.
When changing oil:
• If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube,
the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can
leak out and result in a fire or explosion.
When transporting equipment:
• Transport with fuel tank empty or with fuel
shut-off valve set to OFF.
When storing gasoline or equipment with
fuel in the tank:
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water
heaters, or other appliances that have a
pilot light or other ignition source because
they can ignite gasoline vapors.
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