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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 whatequipment thisengine will power, itis important that youread and
understand these instructions and the instructions for the equipment. Save these
original instructions for future reference.
For replacement partsor technical assistance, record belowthe 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:
MM/DD/YYYY
Model: Code:Type:
Look for the 2D barcode located on some
engines. When viewed with a 2D--capable
device, the code will bring up our website
where you can access support information
for this product. Data rates apply. Some
countries may not have online support
information available.
Operator Safety
Explosion
Toxic Fumes
Moving Parts
Shock
Hot Surface
Kickback
Fire
Fuel Shutoff
Read Manual
Choke
Oil
Fuel
On Off
Wear Eye
Protection
Slow
Fast
SAFETY AND CONTROL SYMBOLS
Hazardous
Chemical
Frostbite
Stop
The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can
result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, W ARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the
alert symbol to indicate thelikelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard
symbol may b e 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 deathor
serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to the product.
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 tobe used to power:
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.
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 becovered
under warranty.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding Fuel
Fill fueltank outdoors orin well-ventilated area.
Check fuellines, tank, cap, andfittings frequently forcracks or leaks.
Replace ifnecessary.
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.
When Operating Equipment
Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the
air filter (if equipped) removed.
When Transporting Equipment
On Natural/Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas engines, transport with fuel cylinder
empty or valve closed, or fuel tank disconnected.
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.
Not for
Reproduction