Propane Safety Checklist
Applies to: Propane PDG8000, Propane Bull1250, Tri-Force, Burnisher, Hurricane, Lightning, and Twister
Start and Operation
o Gas on/ off
o Power on/ off
o Choke on/off, if applicable
o Throttle on/ off
o Emergency stop
o Check oil level and air filter before starting
o Keep nuts and bolts tightened and hose connections snug as applicable
o Proper tilting of machine, if applicable
Maintenance
o Air filter cleaning/ replacement
o Oil filling/ changing
o Owner’s manual
Safety of Propane Cylinders
o Owner’s manual
o Do not smoke or use any device with an open flame when handling, filling or transporting propane cylinders.
o 20-lb. propane outdoor grill cylinders are not legal for use on propane floor care equipment.
o Vapor powered machines do not have an evaporating system and will freeze up if liquid propane is introduced.
o Always wear gloves when filling a propane cylinder. Propane boils at -44 degrees F (-42 degrees C).
o Store cylinders outside in an upright position in a secure, tamper-proof, steel mesh storage cabinet.
o There must be at least 5 ft (1.5 m) of space between the cabinet and the nearest building opening, like a door or
window.
o Do not store cylinders inside a building or vehicle.
o Avoid dropping or banding cylinders against sharp objects.
o Any cylinder that has ever been filled is always considered full. The only time that a cylinder is considered empty
is when it is new, before it is filled with propane.
o When transporting a propane powered machine, the propane cylinder may be strapped onto the machine as
long as the machine itself is firmly secured in the vehicle.
o When transporting, the cylinders, if not strapped onto the machine, should be securely fastened and standing in
an upright position with the service valve closed.
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