Briggs & Stratton 12K300 Intek Series Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual page 2

Safety References
The safety alert symbol (
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 engine.
This manual contains safety
information to make you aware of the
hazards and risks associated with engines, and how to
avoid them. Because Briggs & Stratton does not
necessarily know what equipment this engine will
power, it is important that you read and understand
these instructions and the instructions for the equipment
this engine powers.
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.
Table of Contents
Safety Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Choke after Engine has Started
Stopping Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Parts Contact Info.
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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) is used to identify safety
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SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED
WITH THIS ENGINE:
Fire
Explosion
Kickback
Hot Surface
Toxic Fumes
Moving Parts
Shock
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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This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without
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oil. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be
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damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under
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warranty.
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Engine Emissions
This engine is not certified to be in compliance with the engine
emission standards of the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) the California Air Resources
Board (CARB), nor the European Union (EU). This engine
cannot be sold in the United States or the European Union.
This engine is intended for India use only.
Read
Manual
Oil
Petrol
Kerosene
Fuel Shutoff
On Off
Run
Choke
WARNING
CAUTION