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Operating & Maintenance Instructions
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Instrucciones de Mantenimiento & Operación
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Instructions d’utilisation et de maintenance
Briggs&StrattonCorporation
Milwaukee,Wisconsin53201
FORM NO. MS-5249--03/06
www.briggsandstratton.com © Copyright 2006 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation PRINTEDINU.S.A.
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GB Note: (This note applies only to engines used in the U.S.A.) Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be GB performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. WHENUSINGTHISMANUAL,FIGURESREFERENCEDINTHETEXTARE SYMBOLS
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GB SAFETY WARNING WARNING Starting engine creates sparking. Sparking can ignite nearby Fuelanditsvaporsareextremelyflammableandexplosive. flammablegases.Explosionandfirecouldresult. Fireorexplosioncancausesevereburnsordeath. • Ifthere is naturalorLP gas leakage in area,do notstartengine. WHENADDINGFUEL • Do notuse pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable. • Turn engine OFF and letengine coolatleast2 minutes before removing gas cap. • Fillfueltank outdoors orin well-ventilated are
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GB FUELRECOMMENDATIONS WARNING GASOLINEPOWEREDENGINES Unintentionalsparkingcanresultinfireorelectricshock. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The emission control system for Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic this engine is EM (Engine Modifications). amputation,orlaceration. Always use gasoline that meets these requirements: BEFOREPERFORMINGADJUSTMENTSORREPAIRS • Clean, fresh unleaded gasoline. • Disconnectspark plug wire and keep itaway from spark plug. •
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GB STARTING MAINTENANCE CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton WITHOUT oil. Check oil level. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair WARNING and will not be covered under warranty. See Oil section for recommendations, To prevent accidental starting, disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away capacity and filling details. from spark plug before servicing. BEFORESTARTINGLPG/NGENGINES Do not strike the flywheel with hammer or hard object. If do
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GB VALVECLEARANCE CHANGINGENGINEOIL -SEEFIGURE 7 GasolineEngines - Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Check valve clearance yearly (intake and exhaust .10-.15 mm). 1. Change oil while engine is warm. LPG/NGEngines - 2. Remove oil drain plug to drain oil. Valve clearance must be checked after every 100 hours of operation. Adjust if 3. Refill with new oil of recommended SAE viscosity grade. necessary. 4. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick. MUFFLER - SEEFIGURE 10 OILFILTER ,IFEQUIPPED. Repla
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GB STORAGE ENGINESPECIFICATIONS Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid and Armatureairgap ..................... 0.20-0.30 mm (0.008-0.012 in.) gum deposits to form in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. Mix fuel Sparkpluggap ............................... 0.76 mm (0.30 in.) stabilizer with fuel in tank or storage container. Run engine for a short time to Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 6 mm past top dead center circulate stabiliz
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GB Briggs&StrattonEmissionsControl Briggs&StrattonCorporation(B&S), LookForRelevantEmission DefectsWarrantyProvisions theCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB) DurabilityPeriodand andtheUnitedStates The following are specific provisions relative to yourEmissions AirIndexInformationOn EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(U.S.EPA) ControlDefects Warranty Coverage.Itis in addition to the YourEngineEmissionLabel EmissionsControlSystemWarrantyStatement B&S engine warranty fornon-regulated engines found in the (O
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GB BRIGGS&STRATTONENGINEOWNERWARRANTYPOLICY EffectiveJanuary1,2006replacesallundatedWarrantiesandallWarrantiesdatedbeforeJanuary1,2006. LIMITEDWARRANTY Briggs&StrattonCorporationwillrepairorreplace,freeofcharge,anypart(s)oftheenginethatisdefectiveinmaterialorworkmanshiporboth.Transportationchargesonproduct submittedforrepairorreplacementunderthiswarrantymustbebornebypurchaser.Thiswarrantyiseffectiveforthetimeperiodsandsubjecttotheconditionsstatedbelow.For warrantyservice,findthenearestAuthorized
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