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WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
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.
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.
WARNING
Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents to
reduce therisk of carbonmonoxide gas fromaccumulating and potentiallybeing
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 becovered
under warranty.
Note: Equipment may 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. Turn the fuel shut -off valve (A), if equipped, to the on position (Figure 5).
4. Move the choke control lever (B) to the choke
position.
Note: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
5. Move the throttle control lever (C), if equipped, to the fast
position. Operate
the engine with the throttle control lever in thef ast position.
6. On engines equipped with a stop switch (D), move the switch to the on position.
7. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (E). Pull the starter cord handle
slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, contact your local dealer
or 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. Whenstarting engine, pull the startercord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
8. Electric Start withSafety Key (F): Pushin the safetykey (F). Momentarily push the
start switch (G). When the engine starts, releasethe start switch (Figure 6).
9. Electric Start with Automotive Key Switch (H): Turn the key switch (H) to the start
position. When the engine starts, release the key switch (Figure 8).
NOTICE: To prolong starter life, use short starting cycles, not to exceed 15 seconds
per minute. Extended cranking can damage the starter motor.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, contact your local dealer
or go to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
10. As the enginewarms up, movethe choke control (B)totherun
position
(Figure 5).
How To Stop The Engine - Figure
7
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. On modelsequipped witha throttle control lever (A), movethe throttlecontrol leverto
slow
and then to the stop position (see Figure 7).
or
Move the stop switch (B), (if equipped) to the stop position.
or
Electric Start: Remove the safety key (C, Figure 7). Keep the safety key out of
reach of children.
or
Turn the key switch (H, Figure 8) to the off
position. Remove the key switch.
Keep the key switch out of reach of children.
2. After the engine stops, turn the fuel shut-off valve (D) to the closed position. See
Figure 7.
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 in afire or
explosion.
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, orrepair of theemissions control devices and systems
may be performed by any off-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.
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 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.
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Reproduction