Briggs & Stratton BC2401IC, BC2401HE owner manual Sound, 8VIBRATION

5IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & ENGINE MANUAL.”

THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.

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: DO NOT	& /or damage to unit.	laws apply on federal lands.
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed	13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs,	21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or
		fins because contact may cause burns.
	governor links or other parts which may
area. Exhaust gases contain carbon
	change the governed engine speed.
monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.		22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near	14. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed	or air cleaner cover.
	selected by the engine manufacturer.	23. DO NOT operate during excessive
moving or rotating parts.
3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline	15. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug	vibration!
		24. DO NOT leave machine unattended
	or spark plug wire removed. Use an
near an open flame, or devices such as a		while in operation.
	approved tester.
stove, furnace, or water heater which use
		25. DO NOT park machine on a steep grade
a pilot light or devices which can create a	16. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug
spark.	removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle	or slope.
4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is	in “FAST” position and crank until engine	WARNING: DO
not well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is	starts.
		1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the
recommended.	17. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard	spark plug when servicing the engine or
5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is	object or metal tool as this may cause	equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
	flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper	STARTING.
running. Allow engine to cool for 2
	tools to service engine.
minutes before refueling. Store fuel in		2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor
approved safety containers.	18. DO NOT operate engine without a	parts free of grass and other debris
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while	muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if	which can affect engine speed.
	necessary. If engine is equipped with	3. DO pull starter cord slowly until resis-
engine is running.	muffler deflector, inspect periodically and
7. DO NOT operate engine when smell of	replace, if necessary, with correct deflector.	tance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
		kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
gasoline is present or other explosive	19. DO NOT operate engine with an	4. DO examine muffler periodically to be
conditions exist.
	accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other	sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or
8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is	combustible material in the muffler area.	leaking muffler should be repaired or
spilled. Move machine away from the spill	20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest	replaced as necessary.
and avoid creating any ignition until the		5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can
gasoline has evaporated.	covered, brush covered, or grass covered
		gum carburetor and cause leakage.
	unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank.
	installed on the muffler. The arrester must	6. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently
10. DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank.	be maintained in effective working order by	for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary
	the operator. In the State of California the	7. Follow engine manufacturer operating
	above is required by law (Section 4442 of
11. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop		and maintenance instructions.
	the California Public Resources Code).
engine. Whenever possible, gradually
	Other states may have similar laws. Federal	8. Inspect machine and work area before
reduce engine speed before stopping.
		starting unit.

12.DO NOT run engine at exces- sive speeds. This may result in injury

6TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2
GENERAL SAFETY	3
ASSEMBLY	3
LIT. BAG & CONTROLS	4
LABELS	4
OPERATION	5, 9
MAINTENANCE	10 - 12
PARTS DRAWING & LIST	6 - 8
TROUBLESHOOTING	12
WARRANTY PROCEDURE	12

Part No. 500264

7		SOUND
		SOUNDTESTS
	Sound tests conducted were in accordance
	with 79/113/EEC and were performed on 05/19/
	95 under the conditions listed:
	GENERAL CONDITION:		Sunny
	TEMPERATURE:		62 °F (16.7 °C)
			5 MPH (8 kmh)
	WIND SPEED:
			South
	WIND DIRECTION:
			67%
	HUMIDITY:
OPERATOR

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

Page 2 of 1230.06" Hg (763mm Hg)

8VIBRATION

VIBRATION LEVEL 1.1g Vibration levels at the operators handles were

measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal
directions using calibrated vibration test equipment.
Tests were performed on 05/19/95 under the
conditions listed:			Sunny
GENERAL CONDITION:
TEMPERATURE:		72 °F (22.2 °C)
		5 MPH (8 kmh)
WIND SPEED:
			S.W.
WIND DIRECTION:
		67 %
HUMIDITY:
			30.06" Hg (763mm Hg)
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
	Form No. F101001A