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General Information This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the proper use and care of the engine. Because Briggs & Stratton Corporation does not necessarily know what equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read and understand these instructions and the instructions for the equipment. Save these original instructions for future reference. For replacement parts or technical assistance, record below the engine model, type, and code numbers along with the date of purchase. These numbers are located on your engine (see the Features and Controls page). Date of purchase: Engine model: Model: MM/DD/YYYY Type: Code: 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 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. WARNING Briggs & Stratton Engines are not designed for and are not to be used to power: Power Rating The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002--05). Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. The gross power curves can be fun-karts; go-karts; children's, recreational, or sport all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); motorbikes; hovercraft; aircraft products; or vehicles used in competitive events not sanctioned by Briggs & Stratton. For information about competitive racing products, see www.briggsracing.com. For use with utility and side-by-side ATVs, please contact Briggs & Stratton Engine Application Center, 1-866-927-3349. Improper engine application may result in serious injury or death. viewed at www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. Net power values are taken with exhaust and air cleaner installed whereas gross power values are collected without these attachments. Actual gross engine power will be higher than net engine power and is NOTICE: This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and engine--to--engine the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you variability. Given the wide array of products on which engines are placed, the gas engine start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered may not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment. under warranty. This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the variety of engine components (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine--to--engine variability. r n Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine. Operator Safety t fo ctio SAFETY AND CONTROL SYMBOLS No du Fire Moving Parts Oil Toxic Fumes Slow ro Fast Rep Choke Stop Explosion Shock Fuel On Off Fuel Shutoff Kickback Wear Eye Protection WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable 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 the fuel cap. Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck. Keep fuel 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 If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. When Starting Engine Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position and crank until engine starts. Hazardous Chemical Read Manual Hot Surface Frostbite When Operating Equipment Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill. Do not choke the carburetor to stop engine. Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped) removed. The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or When Changing Oil When 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 Tipping Unit for Maintenance When performing maintenance that requires the unit to be tipped, 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 OFF. When Storing Fuel Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot lights or other ignition sources because they can ignite fuel vapors. moderate injury. NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to the product. 4 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM