In The Interest Of Safety - Briggs & Stratton 287700 Series Operator Owner's Manual

Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad en-
gine 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.

In the Interest of Safety

This safety alert symbol indicates that this message
involves personal safety. Words danger, warning
and caution indicate degree of hazard. Death,
personal injury and/or property damage may occur
unless instructions are followed carefully.
The Briggs & Stratton engine you bought with your equipment is made of the finest material in a state-of-the-art manufacturing
facility. Please understand that Briggs & Stratton sells engines to original equipment manufacturers. It also sells to others in the
distribution chain who may sell to the ultimate consumer, an equipment manufacturer, another distributor or a dealer. As a result,
Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know the application on which the engine will be placed. For that reason, you should
carefully read and understand the operating instructions of the equipment on which your engine is placed before you operate it.
You should also understand that there are equipment applications for which Briggs & Stratton does not approve the use of its
engines. Briggs & Stratton engines are not to be used on vehicles with less than 4 wheels. They include motor bikes, aircraft
products and All Terrain Vehicles. Moreover, Briggs & Stratton does not approve of its engines being used in competitive events.
F0R THAT REASON, BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR ANY OF THESE APPLICATIONS. Fail-
ure to follow this warning could result in death, serious injury (including paralysis) or property damage.
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
(Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.)
DO NOT remove fuel tank cap nor fill fuel tank while
engine is hot or running. DO NOT refuel indoors or in
an unventilated area. (Allow engine to cool 2 min-
utes before refueling.)
DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts.
DO NOT store, spill, or use gasoline near an open flame, nor
near an appliance like a stove, furnace, or water heater that
uses a pilot light or can create a spark.
DO NOT refuel indoors or in an unventilated area.
DO NOT operate or tip engine/equipment at such a severe
angle that causes gasoline spillage.
DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled or when smell of
gasoline is present or other explosive conditions exist. (Move
equipment away from spill and avoid any ignition until gasoline
has evaporated.)
DO NOT transport engine with fuel in tank or fuel shut-off
valve open.
DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine, especially in an en-
closed vehicle. (Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine
speed before stopping.)
DO NOT tamper with governor springs, links or other parts to
increase engine speed. (Run engine at speed set for equipment
manufacturer.)
PULL starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull
cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING by removing spark
plug wire from spark plug when servicing engine or equip-
ment. Disconnect negative wire from battery terminal if
equipped with electric starting system.
REMOVE blower housing periodically and clean engine.
Keep cylinder fins and governor parts free of dirt, grass
and other debris which can affect engine speed.
USE fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum carburetor and
cause leakage.
CHECK fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or
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You are not ready to operate this engine if you
have not read and understood the following
safety items. Read this entire owner's manual and
the operating instructions of the equipment this
engine powers.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. (Use an
approved tester.)
DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. (If engine is
flooded, place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.)
DO NOT strike flywheel with a hammer or hard object as this
may cause flywheel to shatter in operation. (To remove flywheel,
use Briggs & Stratton approved tools only.)
DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. (Inspect periodically
and replace if worn or leaking. If engine is equipped with muf-
fler deflector, inspect periodically and replace if necessary. Re-
placement parts must be same as on original equipment.)
DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass,
leaves or other combustible material in muffler area.
DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered, brush cov-
ered, or grass covered unimproved land unless a spark ar-
rester is installed on muffler. The spark arrester must be main-
tained in working order by the owner and/or operator. In the
State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442
of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or fins which can cause
burns.
DO NOT start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover re-
moved (or cover over carburetor air intake, if Sno/Gard engine).
DO NOT attempt to start engine with cutting blade loose or re-
moved. (Blade must be tight, otherwise a kickback may occur.)
leaks. Replace if necessary.
Use only Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts or their
equivalent. The use of replacement parts which are
not of equivalent quality may damage the engine.
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
Fuel
Stop
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Fuel Choke