Briggs & Stratton 276535, 271172 Before performing adjustments or repairs, When testing for spark

WARNING

Briggs & Stratton does not approve or autho- rize the use of these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s), motor bikes, fun/rec- reational go-karts, aircraft products, or vehi- cles 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.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other repro- ductive harm.

WARNING

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

When adding fuel:

•Turn engine OFF and let engine cool for at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel cap.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

•Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the gaso- line, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.

•Keep gasoline 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.

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.

•If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN posi- tion. Place throttle (if equipped) in FAST and crank until

engine starts.

When operating equipment:

•Do not tip engine or equipment at an angle which would cause fuel to spill.

•Do not choke 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 top oil fill tube, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion.

When transporting equipment:

•Transport with fuel tank empty or with fuel shut-off valve set to OFF.

When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the tank:

•Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, or other appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.

WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine
parts, especially mufflers, become
extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on	1
contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves,
grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.

•Allow muffler, engine cylinder fins, and radiator to cool before touching.

•Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and cylinder fins.

•It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust sys- tem is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order. Other States and Federal juris- dictions may have similar laws. Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine.

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electrical shock.

Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or severe lacerations.

Before performing adjustments or repairs:

•Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.

•Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

When testing for spark:

•Use approved spark plug tester.

•Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.

WARNING

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 an enclosed area, even if doors and windows are open.

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