General Information; Engine Power Rating Information; Operator Safety - Briggs & Stratton 520000 Operator's Manual

General Information

For replacement parts or technical assistance, record below the 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:
Model:

Engine Power Rating Information

For 3/LC engines, gross power ratings are based on SAE J1995 criteria and net power
ratings are based on SAE J1349 criteria. Actual power output of production engines
installed in applications may vary depending on a number of factors, including the engine
RPM limit of the application, environmental conditions, engine/equipment maintenance,
and other variables.

Operator Safety

SAFETY AND CONTROL SYMBOLS
Fire Moving Parts
Stop
Fast
Choke On Off
Hazardous
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The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can
result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the
alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard
symbol may be 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 in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION,
when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that
could result in damage to the product.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
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Type:
Oil Toxic Fumes
Explosion Shock
Fuel Shutoff Kickback
Hot Surface Frostbite
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these
engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes,
fun/recreational go-karts, aircraft products, or vehicles intended for
use in competitive events. Use of these engines in such applications
could result in property damage, serious injury (including paralysis),
or even death.
CAUTION: This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start
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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 be covered
under warranty.
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding Fuel
Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel cap.
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Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
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Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately 1.5 inches (38 mm) below top of
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neck to allow for fuel expansion.
Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
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sources.
Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
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necessary
Slow
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
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When Starting Engine
Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place
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and secured.
Fuel
Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
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If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, move throttle (if
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equipped) to FAST position and crank until engine starts.
When Operating Equipment
Wear Eye
Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill.
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Protection
Do not choke the carburetor to stop engine.
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Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the air
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filter (if equipped) removed.
When Changing Oil
Hot Liquid or
If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can
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Steam
leak out and result in a fire or explosion.
When Transporting Equipment
Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve OFF.
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When Storing Gasoline Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot
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light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine.
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Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable.
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WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
Start and run engine outdoors.
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Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.
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