Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 12K300 INTEK series Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Troubleshooting

Starter Handle will Not Pull
• Place equipment on flat level surface.
• Remove all external equipment/engine loads before
starting engine.
• Direct coupled equipment components such as, but
not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets,
etc., must be securely attached.
Engine will Not Start
Out of Fuel
Add petrol and/or kerosene to appropriate tank.
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Prime engine.
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Engine Flooded
Set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, and
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continue to pull starter handle.
Spark Plug Fouling
Check an ensue the spark plug is clean. Check the
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gap with a feeler gage and reset to .76 mm or .030 in.
if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if upon inspection the
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electrode is burned or worn.
Engine is Smoking or Running
Rough
Engine may have been tipped during
transport.
Check for fouled spark plug.
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Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation. If clean but
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saturated, squeeze in clean, absorbant cloth to
remove ALL EXCESS oil. If filter is dirty see page 11
for servicing air cleaner.
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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.
CAUTION
This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton
without oil. If you start the engine without oil, the
engine will be damaged beyond repair and will
not be covered under warranty.
WARNING
• Ensure fuel cap is in place before
starting engine
Turn engine OFF and let engine
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cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap.
Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and
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fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replace if necessary.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug
removed.
CAUTION
If engine is tipped to transport equipment, to
remove debris, to drain oil, etc., keep the spark
plug side of engine up.