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Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
WARNING
Start and run engine outdoors.
Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic
amputation, or laceration.
Fire hazard
WARNING
Usea3-wireextensioncord.
First attach extension cord to electric starter connector and theninto a wall
receptacle. If additional extension cord is required, use a 3-wire.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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 notbe covered
under warranty.
Note: Some engines and equipment have remote controls. See the equipment manual
for location and operation of remote controls.
1. Check the oil level. See the How To Check/Add Oil section.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3. Move the throttle control lever (B), if equipped, to the fast
position (Figure 4).
Operate the engine with the throttle control lever in the fast position.
4. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (A), if equipped, to the on position (Figure 4).
5. Insert the key (C), if equipped, and turn to the on/start
position
or
Push in the safety key (D), if equipped.
6. Turn the choke control knob (J) to the choke
position.
Note: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
7. Push the primer (F)twotimes.SeeFigure4.
Note: Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
8. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (G, Figure 4). Pull the starter cord
handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
Note: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, go to
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
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, pullthe starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
9. Electric Start: Firstconnect the extension cord to the power cordreceptacle (H, 120
Volt)or(K, 230 Volt) and then into a wall receptacle. See Figure 5. If an additional
extension cord is required, make sure to use a 3-wire grounded extension cord.
WARNING: If the extension cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
10. Electric Start: Depress the push button (I). After you start the engine, first
disconnect the extensioncord from the wallreceptacle and then fromthe power cord
receptacle (H, K).
Note: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, go to
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
NOTICE: To extend the lifeof the starter, use short starting cycles (five seconds
maximum). Wait one minute between starting cycles.
11. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes. Then, slowly move the choke
control knob to the run
position.
How To Stop The Engine - Figure
6
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Do not choke the carburetor to stop engine.
1. Turn the key (C), if equipped, to the off
position (Figure 6).
or
Remove the safety key (D), if equipped.
or
Move the throttle control lever (B), if equipped, to slow
and then to the stop
position.
2. Remove the key (C, D). Keep the key out of reach of children.
3. After the engine stops, turn the fuel shut-off valve (A) to the closed position.
Maintenance
We recommend that you see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized 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: When performing maintenance that requires the unit to be
tipped, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak out and result ina fire or
explosion.
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, orrepair of theemissions control devices andsystems
may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual.
However, to obtain “no charge” emissions control service, the work must be performed
by a factory authorized dealer. See the Emissions Warranty.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic
amputation, or laceration.
Fire hazard
WARNING
Before performing adjustments or repairs:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from thespark plug.
Use only correct tools.
Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increaseengine
speed.
Replacement parts must be of the same design and installed in the same
position as the original parts. Other parts may notperform as well, may damage
the unit, and may result in injury.
Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object becauset he flywheel
may later shatter during operation.
When testing for spark:
Use approved spark plug tester.
Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
Not for
Reproduction