Briggs & Stratton 083100, Manual

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WARNING
Briggs & Stratton Engines are not designed for and are
not to be 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.
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
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive
which could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in
death or serious injury.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes
before removing the fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to
relieve pressure in tank.
• 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.
• Do not light a cigarette or smoke.
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.
When Operating Equipment
• Do not operate this product inside any building, carport,
porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or
enclosure.
• 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.
When Changing Oil
• If you drain the oil from the oil fill hole (not
recommended), 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, if mounted on the engine, must
be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or
explosion.
When Transporting Equipment
• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with
fuel shutoff valve OFF.
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
fuel to spill.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
When Storing Fuel or Equipment with Fuel In Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters,
clothes dryers, or other appliances that have pilot light
or other ignition source because they could ignite fuel
vapors.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking which could ignite nearby
flammable gases causing explosion or fire resulting in
death or serious injury.
• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in the area, do not
start engine.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors
are flammable.
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