Maintenance Information - Briggs & Stratton 140000 Operator's Manual

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.
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.
Types of Starting Systems
Before you start the engine, you must know the type of starting system on your engine.
Your engine will have one of these types.
• ReadyStart
®
and 1-Step Start System: These have a temperature controlled
automatic choke. It does not have a manual choke or a primer.
• Choke System: These have a choke to be used in cool temperatures. It does not
have a primer.
To start your engine, follow the instructions for your type of starting system.
NOTE: Your equipment could have remote controls. Refer to the equipment manual for
location and operation of remote controls.
ReadyStart and 1-Step Start System
Refer to Figure: 7, 8, 9
1. Check the engine oil. Refer to the Check Oil Level section.
2. Make sure the equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3. Move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 7), if equipped, to the OPEN position.
4. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 7, 8), if equipped, to the FAST position. Operate
the engine in the FAST position.
5. Push the stop switch (D, Figure 7, 8), if equipped, to the ON position.
6. If the product has an engine stop lever (C, Figure 9), hold the engine stop lever
against the handle.
Rewind Start, if equipped: Tightly hold the starter cord handle (E, Figure 7, 8).
7.
Slowly pull the starter cord handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly.
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.
8. Electric Start, if equipped: Turn the electric start switch to the ON / START
position.
NOTICE
To extend the life of the starter, use short start cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one
minute between start cycles.
NOTE: If the engine will not start, contact your local dealer or go to
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
Choke System
Refer to Figure: 7, 8, 9
1. Check the engine oil. Refer to the Check Oil Level section.
2. Make sure the equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3. Move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 7), if equipped, to the OPEN position.
4. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 7, 8), if equipped, to the FAST position. Operate
the engine in the FAST position.
5. Move the choke control (F, Figure 7), to the CLOSED position.
NOTE: Choke is usually not necessary when you start a warm engine.
6. If the product has an engine stop lever (C, Figure 9), hold the engine stop lever
against the handle.
Rewind Start, if equipped: Tightly hold the starter cord handle (E, Figure 7, 8).
7.
Slowly pull the starter cord handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly.
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.
8. Electric Start, if equipped: Turn the electric start switch to the ON / START
position.
NOTICE
To extend the life of the starter, use short start cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one
minute between start cycles.
9. When the engine is warm, move the choke control (F, Figure 7) to the OPEN / RUN
position.
NOTE: If the engine will not start, contact your local dealer or go to
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
Stop Engine
Refer to Figure: 7, 8, 9
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion could result in
burns or death.
• Do not choke the carburetor (if equipped) to stop the engine.
1. Engine Stop Lever, if equipped: Release the engine stop lever (E, Figure 9).
Stop Switch, if equipped: Move the stop switch (D, Figure 7, 8) to the OFF
position.
Throttle Control, if equipped: Move the throttle control (B, Figure 7, 8) to the
STOP position.
Electric Start Key, if equipped: Turn the electric start key to the OFF / STOP
position. Remove the key and keep in a safe area out of the reach of children.
2. After the engine stops, move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 7), if equipped, to the
CLOSED position.
Maintenance

Maintenance Information

WARNING
During maintenance if it is necessary to tilt the unit, make sure that the fuel tank, if
mounted on the engine, is empty and that the spark plug side is up. If the fuel tank is not
empty, leakage can occur and could result in a fire or an explosion. If the engine is tilted
in a different direction, it will not easily start because of oil or fuel contamination of the air
filter or the spark plug.
We recommend that you see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer for all
maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts.
NOTICE
All the components used to build this engine must remain in place for correct operation.
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.
Emissions Control Service
For maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and
systems, contact a qualified off-road engine repair establishment or service
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