Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 290000 Manuel D'utilisation page 6

WARNING
The equipment on which this engine is mounted is equipped with an automatic safety
gas "fuel lock-off" valve. Do not operate the equipment if the "fuel lock-off" valve is
missing or inoperative
Add Fuel
WARNING
Gaseous vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding Fuel
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace is
necessary.
For information on refueling natural or LP gas engines, read the operating instructions
supplied by the equipment manufacturer.
Start and Stop Engine
See Figure: 4
Start Engine
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 the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly to avoid kickback.
WARNING
Gaseous vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT see it, smell it, or taste
it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon
monoxide gas. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this product,
shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon
monoxide poisoning.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents to reduce
the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being drawn
towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms
with battery back-up according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke alarms
cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces, sheds,
or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and windows
for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces and can linger
for hours, even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from
occupied spaces.
NOTICE This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start
the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you
start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered
under warranty.
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Note: Equipment may have remote controls. See the equipment manual for location and
operation of remote controls.
1. Check the engine oil. See the Check Oil Level section.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3. Move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 4), if equipped, to the OPEN position.
4. Push the stop switch (F, Figure 4), if equipped, to the ON position.
5. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 4), if equipped, to the FAST position. Operate
the engine in the FAST position.
6. Rewind Start, if equipped with key switch: Turn the key switch (D, Figure 4) to
the ON or RUN position.
7. Rewind Start, if equipped: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (E, Figure 4). Pull
the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the
engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result. When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then
pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
8. Electric Start, if equipped: Turn the key switch (D, Figure 4) to the ON or START
position.
NOTICE To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles (five seconds
maximum). Wait one minute between starting cycles.
Note: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, contact your local dealer or go
to VanguardEngines.com or call 1-800-999-9333 (in USA).
Stop Engine
1. Stop Switch, if equipped: Move the stop switch (F, Figure 4), if equipped, to the
OFF position.
Key Switch, if equipped: With the throttle control (B, Figure 4) in the SLOW position,
turn the key switch (D) to the OFF or STOP position. Remove the key and keep in
a safe place out of the reach of children.
2. After the engine stops, move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 4), if equipped, to the
CLOSED position.
Maintenance
NOTICE If the engine is tipped during maintenance, the fuel tank, if mounted on
engine, must be empty and the spark plug side must be up. If the fuel tank is not empty
and if the engine is tipped in any other direction, it may be difficult to start due to oil or
gasoline contaminating the air filter and/or the spark plug.
WARNING
When performing maintenance that requires the unit to be tipped, the fuel tank, if mounted
on the engine, must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion.
We recommend that you see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer for all
maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts.
NOTICE All the components used to build this engine must remain in place for proper
operation.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or
laceration.
Fire hazard
Before performing adjustments or repairs:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start.)
• Use only correct tools.
• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed.
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