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GeneralInformation

Thismanual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks
associatedwith engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the
properuse and care of the engine. Because Briggs & Stratton Corporation does not
necessarilyknow what equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read and
understandthese instructions and the instructions for the equipment. Save these
originalinstructions for future reference.
Forreplacement parts or technical assistance, record below the engine model, type, and
codenumbers along with the date of purchase. These numbers are located on your
engine(see the Features and Controls page).

Date of purchase:

Engine model:

MM/DD/YYYY
Model: Code:Type:
PowerRatings: The gross power rating for individual gasoline engine models is labeled
inaccordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 Small Engine
Power& Torque Rating Procedure, and is rated in accordance with SAE J1995. Torque
valuesare derived at 2600 RPM for those engines with “rpm” called out on the label and
3060RPM for all others; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. The gross power
curvescan be viewed at www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. Netpower values are
takenwith exhaust and air cleaner installed whereas gross power values are collected
withoutthese attachments. Actual gross engine power will be higher than net engine
powerand is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and
engine--to--enginevariability.Given the wide array of products on which engines are
placed,the gasoline engine may not develop the rated gross power when used in a given
pieceof power equipment. This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not
limitedto, the variety of engine components (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling,
carburetor,fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions
(temperature,humidity, altitude), and engine--to--enginevariability. Due to manufacturing
andcapacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated
powerfor this engine.
Operator Safety
Explosion
ToxicFumes
MovingParts
Shock
HotSurface
Kickback
Fire
FuelShutoff
ReadManual
Choke
Oil
Fuel
OnOff
Stop
WearEye
Protection
Slow
Fast

SAFETY AND CONTROL SYMBOLS

Hazardous
Chemical Frostbite
Thesafety alert symbol isused to identify safety information about hazards that can
resultin personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the
alertsymbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard
symbolmay 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 result in minor or
moderateinjury.
NOTICEindicates a situation that could result in damage to the product.
WARNING
Certaincomponents in this product and its related accessories contain chemicals
knownto the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
Theengine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of
Californiato cause 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 used in competitive events not
sanctionedby Briggs & Stratton. For information about competitive 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 engine
applicationmay result in serious injury or death.
NOTICE:This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start
theengine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you
startthe engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered
underwarranty.
Not for
Reproduction