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General Information
This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks
associated with engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the
proper use and care of the engine. Because Briggs & Stratton Corporation does not
necessarily know whatequipment thisengine will power, itis important that youread and
understand these instructions and the instructions for the equipment. Save these
original instructions for future reference.
For replacement partsor technical assistance, record belowthe engine model, type, and
code numbers 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:
Look for the 2D barcode located on some
engines. When viewed with a 2D--capable
device, the code will bring up our website
where you can access support information
for this product. Data rates apply. Some
countries may not have online support
information available.
Power Ratings: The gross power rating for individual gasoline engine models islabeled
in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) codeJ1940 Small Engine
Power & Torque Rating Procedure, and is rated in accordance with SAE J1995. Torque
values are derived at 2600 RPM for those engines with “rpm” calledout on the label and
3060 RPM for all others; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. Thegross power
curves can be viewed at www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. Net power values are
taken with exhaust and air cleaner installed whereas gross power values are collected
without these attachments. Actual gross engine power will be higher than net engine
power and is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and
engine--to--engine variability. Given the wide array of products on which engines are
placed, thegasoline enginemay not developthe ratedgross powerwhen usedin a given
piece of power equipment. This difference is due to avariety of factors including, but not
limited to, 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--engine variability. Due to manufacturing
and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated
power for this engine.
Operator Safety
Explosion
Toxic Fumes
Moving Parts
Shock
Hot Surface
Kickback
Fire
Fuel Shutoff
Read Manual
Choke
Oil
Fuel
On Off
Stop
Wear Eye
Protection
Slow
Fast
SAFETY AND CONTROL SYMBOLS
Hazardous
Chemical
Frostbite
The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can
result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, W ARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the
alert symbol to indicate thelikelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, ahazard
symbol may b e used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result indeath or
serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to the product.
WARNING
Certain components in this product and its related accessories contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton Engines are not designed for and are not tobe 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
sanctioned by Briggs & Stratton. For information about competitive racing products,
see www.briggsracing.com. Foruse withutility and side-by-side ATVs, please contact
Briggs & Stratton Engine Application Center, 1-866-927-3349. Improper engine
application may result in serious injury or death.
NOTICE: This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start
the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you
start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not becovered
under warranty.