WARNING

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.

WARNING

Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.

Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.

•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.

•Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.

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.

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-covered, 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.WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK•Use approved spark plug tester.•Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

CAUTION:

Engine shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill.

Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher such as Briggs & Stratton 30, Part Number 100005. 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: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines. 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: Synthetic oil must be used when operating engine under 40° F (4° C) or engine damage will occur.

**CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 50° F (10° C), will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.

Oil Capacity•Models 120000 / 150000 is 0.6 lt (21 oz).•Models 200000 / 210000 is 0.8 lt (28 oz).•Check oil level before starting the engine.•Check oil level before every use.•Keep oil level at FULL.Fig. 2 OIL PROCEDURE1.Place engine level and clean around oil fill Ê.

2.Remove dipstick Ë, wipe with clean cloth, insert and tighten down again. Remove dipstick and check oil level. Oil should be at FULL mark Ì. If oil is required, add slowly. Do not over fill.

−OR−3.Remove oil filler plug Í. Oil should be full to overflowing Î.4.Tighten dipstick or oil filler plug firmly before starting engine.

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

Use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Leaded gasoline may be used if it is commercially available and if unleaded is unavailable.

In U.S.A. leaded gasoline may not be used. Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated gasolines, are gasolines blended with alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends can damage the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any undesirable operating symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether.

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