Briggs & Stratton SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE, Maintenance and Storage, Safe Handling of Gasoline, extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

								Operator Safety
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
				mufflers, and engine to prevent fires. Clean up oil
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use				or fuel spillage.
				10. Let engine cool before storing and do not store
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
				near flame.
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.				11. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an
Safe Handling of Gasoline				object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
				12. Park machine on level ground. Never allow
1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
				untrained personnel to service machine.
	sources of ignition.
				13. Use jack stands to support components when
2. Use only approved gasoline containers.
				required.
3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the
				14. Carefully release pressure from components with
	engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
				stored energy.
	refueling.
				15. Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire
4. Never fuel the machine indoors.
				before making any repairs. Disconnect the
5. Never store the machine or fuel container where
				negative terminal first and the positive last.
	there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such
				Reconnect positive first and negative last.
	as near a water heater or other appliance.
				16. Use care when checking blades. Wrap the
6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
				blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when
	truck bed with a plastic bed liner. Always place
				servicing them. Only replace blades. Never
	containers on the ground away from your vehicle
				straighten or weld them.
	before filling.
				17. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck
				If possible, do not make adjustments with the
	or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
				engine running.
	possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer
				18. Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,
	with a portable container, rather than from a
				away from spark and flames. Unplug charger
	gasoline dispenser nozzle.
				before connecti g or disconnecting from battery.
8. Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
				Wear protective clothes a d use insulated tools.
	or container opening at all times until fueling is
				19. G ass catcher c mp		e	ts are subject to wear,
	complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
				damage, and deteri		ratio		, which could expose
9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
				moving par s	r all w objects to be thrown.
	immediately.
				Frequen ly check c mponents and replace
10. Never over-fill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap and
				with manufa	urer’s recommended parts, when
	tighten securely.
				ne essary.
11. Use extra care in handling gasoline and her
			for
	fuels. They are flammable and vapors are			20. Che k brake operation frequently. Adjust and
				servi e as required.
	explosive.
				21. Use only factory authorized replacement parts
12. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
				when making repairs.
	but move the machine away from the area of
				22. Always comply with factory specifications on all
	spillage and avoid creating any source of igniti		n
				settings and adjustments.
	until fuel vapors have dissipated.
13. Replace all fuel tank caps and fuelNotcontainer caps				23. Only authorized service locations should be
	securely.			utilized for major service and repair requirements.
				24. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit
				unless you have been properly trained. Improper
Maintenance and Storage				service procedures can result in hazardous
1. Always observe safe refueling and fu l				operation, equipment damage and voiding of
				manufacturer’s warranty.
	handling practices when refueling the unit aft r
				25. Units with hydraulic pumps, hoses, or motors:
	transportation or storage.
				WARNING: Hydraulic fluid escaping under
2. Always follow the engine manual instructions for
				pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate
	storage preparations before storing the unit for
		Reproduction
	both short and long term periods.			skin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is

3.	Always follow the engine manual instructions for	injected into the skin it must be surgically removed
		within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this
	proper start-up procedures when returning the unit
		form of injury or gangrene may result. Keep body
	to service.
		and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that
4.	Never store the machine or fuel container inside
		eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use
	where there is an open flame, such as in a water
		paper or cardboard, and not hands, to search for
	heater. Allow unit to cool before storing.
		leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections
5.	Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not
		are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in
	store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
		good condition before applying pressure to the
6.	Keep all hardware, especially blade attachment
		system. If leaks occur, have the unit serviced
	bolts, tight and keep all parts in good working
		immediately by your authorized dealer.
	condition. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
		26. WARNING: Stored energy device. Improper
7.	Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
		release of springs can result in serious personal
	proper operation regularly.
		injury. Springs should be removed by an
8.	Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking
		authorized technician.
	brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect
	spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop
	before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
9.	Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,

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