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General Information

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks
associatedwith engines andhow to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the
properuse and care of theengine. BecauseBriggs & StrattonCorporation does not
necessarilyknow what equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read and
understandthese instructions and th e instructions for the equipment. Save these
originalinstructions for future reference.
Forreplacement parts or technical assistance, record below the engine model, type, and
codenumbers alongwith the date of purchase. Thesenumbers arelocated on your
engine(see the Features andControls page).

Date of purchase:

Engine model:

MM/DD/YYYY
Model: Code:Type:
Look for the 2D barcode located on some
engines. Whenviewed with a 2D --capable
device, the code will bring up our website
whereyou can access support information
fort his product.Data rates apply. Some
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informationavailable.
Operator Safety
Explosion
ToxicFumes
Moving Parts
Shock
HotSurface
Kickback
Fire
Fuel Shutoff
ReadManual
Choke
Oil
Fuel
OnOff WearEye
Protection
Slow
Fast

SAFETY AND CONTROL SYMBOLS

Hazardous
Chemical Frostbite
Stop
The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can
result inpersonal injury.A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the
alertsymbol toindicate the likelihood and the potentialseverity ofinjury. In addition, a hazard
symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGERindicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or
seriousinjury.
WARNINGindicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or
seriousinjury.
CAUTIONindicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could resul t in minor or
moderateinjury.
NOTICEindicates asituation t hat could result in damage to the product.
WARNING
Certainc omponents int his productand its related accessories containc hemicals
knownto t he State ofCalifornia to cause c ancer,birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. Washhands after handling.
WARNING
Theengine exhaust from this product cont ains chemicals known to the State of
Californiato c ause cancer,birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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 usedin competitive events not
sanctionedby Briggs & Stratton. For information about competitiv e racing products,
seewww.briggsracing.com. For use with utility and side-by-side ATVs, please
contact Briggs & Stratton Engine Application Center,1-866-927-3349. Improper
engineapplication may result in serious injury or death.
NOTICE: This engine was shipped fromBriggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start
theengine, makesure you add oil according to t he instructions in this manual. If you
start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered
underwarranty.
WARNING
Fuel andits vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fireor explosioncan cause severe burns or death.
WhenAddi ng Fuel
Fillfuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
Checkfuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replaceif necessary.
WhenStar ting Engine
Ensurethat spark plug, muffler,and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place and
secured.
Donot crank engine with spark plug removed.
WhenOperating Equipment
Nevers tart or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the
airf ilter (if equipped) removed.
WhenTransporting Equipment
OnNatural /Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas engines, transport with fuel cylinder
empty orvalve closed, or fuel tank disconnected.
WhenStor ing Fuel Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank
Storeaway from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have
pilot lights or other ignition sources because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Not for
Reproduction