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Briggs & Stratton MS-5158-5/03 Manual
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1 Operating & Maintenance InstructionsUpute za kori tenje i odravanje údrbì útmutató Konserwacji de utilizare ºi de întreþinere vzdrevanje Copyright 2003 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation Record your engineModel, Type and Code numbers here for future use 1Air cleaner 2Carburetor cover 3 Finger guard 4 Starter rope 5 Blower housing 6 Oil filter, if equipped 7 Spark plug wire 8 Rotating screen 9 Fuel pump 10Spark arrester, if equipped 11Exhaust manifold 12Engine Model Type Code 1312V electric starter, if equipped 14Oil fill/Dipstick 15Oil drain plug 3 International Symbols and Meanings4 Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosiveFire or explosion can cause severe burns or death WHEN ADDING FUEL Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap •Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well2ventilated area WHEN STARTING ENGINE •Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place •Do not crank engine with spark plug removed •If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT •Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill •Do not choke carburetor to stop engine WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT •Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut2off valve OFF WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK Starting engine creates sparking Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases Explosion and fire could result •If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine •Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death •Start and run engine outdoors Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR RE0 PAIRS •Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug •Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start) WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK •Use approved spark plug tester •Do not check for spark with spark plug removed Severe thermal burns can occur on contact Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire •Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching •Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler area and cylinder area Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result •Operate equipment with guards in place •Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts •Tie up long hair and remove jewelry Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result •Remove all external equipment/engine loads before starting engine Oil Recommendations (see fig. )Check oil level (see fig. ) 5 Fuel RecommendationsCheck fuel level Starting (see figs. ) StartingBefore starting engine (see fig. ) Rewind starter, if equipped (see fig. ) Electric starter (see fig. ) Stopping (see fig. ) Stopping Adjustments (see fig. )Choke control adjustments Throttle control adjustments Carburetor adjustments Single barrel carburetor 6 Maintenance (see figs. )Maintenance Cont'dSpark plug service (see fig. ) Keep engine clean (see fig. ) Maintenance ScheduleFirst 8 Hours Every 8 hours or daily Every 25 hours or every season Every 50 hours or every season Every 100 hours or every season Every season Partial List of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts Briggs & Stratton (or equivalent) Part 7 StorageService8 Consumer Use2 years 1 year Commercial Use 90 days 10 (This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.)Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off(road engine Briggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Owner's Warranty Responsibilities Briggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions 1. Warranted Parts Length of Coverage Fuel Metering System No Charge • Cold start enrichment system (soft choke) • Carburetor and internal parts Fuel Pump Air Induction System 4. Claims and Coverage Exclusions Air cleaner Intake manifold Ignition System use of add(on, non(original, or modified parts Spark plug(s) Maintenance Magneto ignition system Catalyst System Catalytic converter Exhaust manifold • Air injection system or pulse valve B&S Operating and Maintenance Instructions e.Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems •Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and switches •Connectors and assemblies 6.Consequential Coverage
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