Briggs & Stratton INTEK AND QUANTUM 110000 - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY
WARNING
Gasoline 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 at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2
inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion.
• Keep gasoline 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 engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place
throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
gasoline to spill.
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve
OFF.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH
FUEL IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other
appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start
engine.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors
are flammable.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull
hand and arm toward engine faster than you can
let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt, then pull rapidly.
• Remove all external equipment/engine loads before
starting engine.
• Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not
limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets, etc.,
must be securely attached.
WARNING
Touch-N-Mow  Starting System: If these in-
structions are not followed, traumatic amputation
or severe laceration can result.
• ALWAYS disconnect spark plug, de-energize starter,
lock and remove safety key BEFORE performing
ANY service to the engine or mower. (See section To
De-Energize Touch-N-Mow ))
• DO NOT attempt any maintenance or repairs to the
Touch-N-Mow  starter.
• NEVER assume starter is de-energized, even if key
is in LOCK AND REMOVE position and/or removed
from engine.
• BEFORE removing grass or other debris from under
mower deck; BEFORE changing oil, air filter or spark
plug; BEFORE removing blade for servicing;
BEFORE performing any other service to engine or
mower; BEFORE transporting mower – ALWAYS
DE-ENERGIZE TOUCH-N-MOW  STARTER.
• ALWAYS lock and remove safety key and store in
safe place until next use. The safety key is designed
and intended to be removed from engine when not in
use. Removing key will prevent unsupervised or
unexpected starting of mower by children or
unsuspecting adults. The safety key must be in
locked position before it can be removed.
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.