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Safety References
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,
might result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION
,
when used
without
the alert
symbol, indicates a situation that
could result
in damage to the engine.
This manual contains safety
information to make you aware of
the hazards and risks associated with engines, and
how to avoid them. Because Briggs & Stratton 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 this engine powers.
Table of Contents
Safety References
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Features
3
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Safety
4
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5
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Oil
6
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Fuel
7
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Starting
8
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Stopping
9
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Troubleshooting
10
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Maintenance
11
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Specifications and Emission Information
15
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Storage and Service
16
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Warranty Information
17
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SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED
WITH THIS ENGINE:
Explosion
Toxic Fumes
Moving Parts
Shock
Hot Surface
Kickback
Fire
Fuel Shutoff
Read
Manual
Choke
Oil
Fuel
On Off
Stop
Wear Eye
Protection
Frostbite
Slow
Fast
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the
use of these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain
Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, fun/recreational
go-karts, aircraft products or vehicles intended for
use in competitive events. Use of these engines in
such applications could result in property damage,
serious injury (including paralysis), or even death.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton
without oil. If you start the engine without oil, the
engine will be damaged beyond repair and will
not be covered under warranty.
CAUTION
