Operation; Oil Recommendations - Briggs & Stratton 140000 Operator's Manual

• Do not hit the flywheel with a hammer or hard object. This could result in failure of the
flywheel during operation.
• Replacement parts must be of the same design and installed in the same position as
the original parts. Other parts could result in damage or an injury.
When you move the location of equipment
• Make sure that the fuel tank is EMPTY or that the fuel shut-off valve is in the
CLOSED position.
When fuel or equipment is in storage with fuel in the fuel tank
• Because pilot lights or other ignition sources can cause explosions, keep fuel or
equipment away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have
pilot lights.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion could result in
burns or death.
Engine start-up causes spark that could result in a fire or explosion.
• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in the area, do not start the engine.
• Because vapors are flammable, do not use pressurized starter fluids.
WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. Although you do not smell exhaust
fumes, you could still be exposed to dangerous carbon monoxide gas. If you feel
sick, dizzy, or weak while you use this product, get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See
a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Carbon monoxide gas can collect in occupied spaces. To reduce the risk of carbon
monoxide gas, ONLY operate this product outdoors and far away from windows,
doors and vents.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms
with battery back-up as specified by the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke alarms
cannot sense carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT operate this product in homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or
other closed spaces, even if you use fans or open doors and windows for ventilation.
After the operation of this product, carbon monoxide can quickly collect in these
spaces and stay for hours.
• ALWAYS put this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from
occupied spaces.
WARNING
Fast retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm to the
engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• To prevent kickback when you start the engine, pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull quickly.
• Before you start the engine, disconnect or remove all external equipment and engine
loads.
• Make sure that direct-coupled equipment components, such as, but not limited to,
blades, impellers, pulleys, and sprockets, are correctly attached.
WARNING
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories and result
in traumatic amputation or laceration.
• Operate equipment with the guards correctly installed.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Remove jewelry and make sure that long hair is away from all rotating parts.
• Do not wear loose clothes or items that could become caught.
WARNING
During operation, the engine and muffler become hot. If you touch a hot engine,
thermal burns can occur.
Combustible materials, such as leaves, grass and brush, can catch fire.
• Before you touch the engine or muffler, stop the engine and wait two (2) minutes.
Make sure that the engine and muffler are safe to touch.
• Remove debris from the muffler and engine.
WARNING
Accidental engine spark can cause an electric shock or fire and could result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation or laceration.
Before you make adjustments or repairs:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug.
• Disconnect the battery wire from the negative battery terminal (only engines with
electric start.)
• Use only the correct tools.
When you check for spark:
• Use an approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with the spark plug removed.
Features and Controls
Engine Controls
Refer to Figures (Figure: 1, 2, 3, 4) for the location of features and controls.
A. Engine Identification Numbers Model - Type - Trim
B. Engine Serial Number
C. Fuel Tank and Cap
D. Air Cleaner
E. Starter Cord Handle (if equipped)
F. Dipstick
G. Oil Drain Plug
H. Muffler, Muffler Guard (if equipped), Spark Arrester (if equipped)
I. Choke (if equipped)
J. Throttle Control (if equipped)
K. Fuel Shut-off (if equipped)
L. Fuel Filter (if equipped)
M. Air Intake Grille
N. Oil Filter (if equipped)
O. Electric Starter (if equipped)
P. Spark Plug
Engine Control Symbols and Meanings
Engine Speed - FAST
Engine Speed - STOP
Engine Start
Choke CLOSED
Fuel Cap
Fuel Shut-off OPEN
Fuel Level - Maximum
Do Not Overfill

Operation

Oil Recommendations

Oil Capacity: See the Specifications section.
NOTICE
This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Equipment manufacturers or
dealers could have added oil to the engine. Before you start the engine for the first time,
make sure that the oil is at the correct level. Add oil as specified by the instructions in
this manual. If you start the engine without oil, damage will occur and the engine will not
be repaired under warranty.
Engine Speed - SLOW
ON - OFF
Engine Start
Choke OPEN
Fuel Shut-off CLOSED
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