Starting Engine - Briggs & Stratton 5 HP Troubleshooting & Repair Manual

DESIGNED FOR FRESH WATER
CAUTION:
Salt water is extremely corrosive
to outboard components. Failure or damage related
1 to salt water corrosion is NOT covered under the
BRIGGS & STRATTON Warranty.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or
entangle hands, feet, clothing,
hair or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe
laceration can result.
• Avoid contact with propeller. Keep people and
pets away from propeller while the engine is
running.
• DO NOT run the outboard out of the water.
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
• Keep lines, rigging and other equipment inside the
boat.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby
flammable gasses.
Explosion and fire could result,
causing serious injury or death.
• If there is a natural or LP gas leak in the area, do
not sart engine.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because
vapors are flammable.
HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS
Toxic Fumes Electrocution
Hot Surface Chemical Burns
Moving Parts Unstable
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause
severe burns or death.
ADDING FUEL
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area.
• Do not fill portable fuel tank while it is in the boat
or inside a vehicle. Always place tank on the
ground when filling with gasoline.
• Do not overfill tank. Fill tank to approximately
1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel
expansion.
• Keep all fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Do not smoke when refueling.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• Locate the fuel tank in a position that keeps the
vent higher than the fuel level.

STARTING ENGINE

• Make sure spark plug, muffler and fuel cap are in
place.
• Line from fuel tank is correctly connected to the
engine.
• Do not crank engine with spark pklug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• If engine floods, set choke to RUN position
(choke open), place throttle in FAST position and
crank until engine starts.
TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• Transport outboard with transport valve in the
OFF position.
STORING EQUIPMENT
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters,
clothes dryer or other appliances that have pilot
light or other ignition source because they can
ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
Explosion
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.
Fire
• Be sur e the shift selector is in NEUTRAL
position before attempting to start the outboard.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
Pressure
• Allow the cord to retract slowly.
5 HP Outboard • Troubleshooting & Repair Manual
• Do not allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit
cigarette around battery during, and for several
minutes after charging.
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and
rubber gloves.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
BEFORE PERFORMING
ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS
• Disconnect spark plug wire and
keep away from spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK
• Use approved BRIGGS & STRATTON spark plug
tester Part No. 19368.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
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Section 1 • Introduction
DANGER
Storage batteries give off
explosive hydrogen gas during
recharging.
Hydrogen gas stays around
battery for a long time after
battery has been charged.
Slightest spark will ignite
hydrogen and cause explosion.
You can be blinded or severely
injured.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains
acid and is extremely caustic.
Contact with battery fluid will
cause severe chemical burns.
WARNING
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.
Temperature of muffler and
nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result
in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic
amputation or laceration.