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 at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.

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

•Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion.

•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.

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 to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.

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 shut-off valve OFF.

•On NATURAL / LIQUID PETROLEUM (LP) GAS engines transport with fuel cylinder empty or valve closed, or tank disconnected.

WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or

other appliances that have pilot light or other

ignition source because they can ignite gasoline

WARNING

Gaseous fuels are extremely flammable and readily form explosive air-vapor mixtures at ambient temperatures.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:•DO NOT start the engine.•DO NOT actuate any electrical switches.•DO NOT use the phone in the vicinity.•Evacuate the area.•Contact the gas supplier or fire department.REMEMBER:

•LPG vapor is heavier than air and trends to collect in low areas. NG vapor is lighter than air and tends to collect in high areas. Both may travel to remote locations.

•Keep all flames, sparks, pilot lights, and other ignition sources away from the area where the engine is operated or repaired.

•DO NOT smoke when operating or repairing the engine.

•DO NOT store gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the engine.

•BEFORE doing any service work to the engine, shut off the gas supply.

•After initial installation or servicing, check for gas leaks. DO NOT use an open flame. Apply very soapy water or leak test solution with a brush and look for bubbles.

•Keep the equipment and the area surrounding the engine free of debris.•Install the fuel system according to applicable fuel/gas codes.

WARNING

Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot.

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.

•Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest-cov- ered, grass-covered, brush-covered unimproved land. The state of California requires this (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal land.

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.

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

BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS•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.

vapors.

WARNING

Wear eye protection when doing repair work.Frostbite can result from skin/eye contact with leaking LP liquid.

•Installation, adjustment and repair work should be done by a qualified technician.

•Flexible supply lines should be checked regularly to make sure they are in good condition. Replace damaged or leaking components.

WARNING

Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.

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.

•Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught.

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 enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty.

Oil capacity is about 2.3 liter (80 ounces)* *Approximate amount when changing oil and filter.

Type of Oil to use

•Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher such as Briggs & Stratton 30, Part Number 100005 (20 oz) or 100028 (48 oz).

•Use no special additives with recommended oils.•Do not mix oil with gasoline.

•Choose the SAE viscosity grade of oil from this chart that matches the starting temperature anticipated before the next oil change.

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*CAUTION: The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) in temperatures above 40° F (4°C) will result in higher than normal oil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil, check oil level more frequently.

**CAUTION: Use of SAE 30 oil below 40° F (4° C) will result in hard starting and possible engine damage due to inadequate lubrication.

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