Engine Components; General Information; Safety Specifications - Briggs & Stratton 120000 Operating And Maintenance Instruction Manual

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ENGINE COMPONENTS

Spark Plug Wlre
Air Cleaner
Fuel Shut-on Valve
Rope Handle
Stop SwitchIOil GardO, if equipped
Engine Model ITypelCode number
equipped
if
Fuel Fill
Fuel Tank
Oil FilllDipstick, Requipped
Oil Drain Plug
Oil Filler Plug
Model, Type and Code numbers here for future use
Record your
Record your date of purchase here for future use.

GENERAL INFORMATION

certified by the California Air Resources Board to meet emissions standards for
125 hours. Models 150000,200000 and 210000 for 250 hours. Such cerlification
does not grant the purchaser, owner or operator of this engine any additional
warranties with resoect to the oeiformance or ooerational life of this enoine. This
Note: Engi n e power i l l decrease 3-11Pb
for each 10" above
1% F (5.6" C)
to 15". to the equi p ment aperator manual
up
Refer
on slopes.

SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS

to avoid them. Because Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know what
equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read and understand
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known tothe State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on
aircraft products orvehicies intended for use in competitive events. Use of
these engines in such applications could resuk in property damage, serious
injury (including paralysis), or even death.
each 1,WOfeet
(300
for
will operate satisfactorily at
77" F (25" C).
safe allowable operating limib
for
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Symbols Associated
Kickback
A sional word IDANGER. WARNING. or CAWIONI is used wilh the alert svmbol
lo cate theirkel noon an0 me potentfa1 se.er ly 01 rn,uty In aoortlon a rnkard
DANGER indicates a hazard which,
or serious injury.
WARNING indcates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result i n
death or serlous injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in
minor or moderate iniurv.
CAUTION, when useiwiihout the alert symbol, indicates a situation
that could result in damage to the engine.
sea level and
angle
a n
Fill iuei tank outdoors or in well.ventilated area.
Do not overfill fuel tank.
Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and Wings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replace if necessary.
.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
.
Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
.
If fuel spills, wait until t evaporates before starting engine.
If engine floods, set choke to OPENIRUN position, place throttle in FAST
and crank until engine starls.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
Transport with fuel tank EMPTY
ay from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that
t light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline
and syslems may be periorm~l
dealer.
with this
Engine
Safety Alert
Read Operator's Manual
Fuel
I
Full
if notavoided, will result in death
Slow