Safety Precautions - Briggs & Stratton 19E400 Operator Owner's Manual

Note: (This note applies only to engines used in the U.S.A.) Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad
engine repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any service or
emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.
How To Use Manual Figures


- refer to figures inside covers.
- refer to engine components in figure
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Safety Precautions

The Briggs & Stratton engine you bought with your equipment is
made of the finest material in a state of the art manufacturing
facility. Please understand that Briggs & Stratton sells engines to
original equipment manufacturers. It also sells to others in the
distribution chain who may sell to the ultimate consumer, an
equipment manufacturer, another distributor or a dealer. As a
result, Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know the
application on which the engine will be placed. For that reason,
you should carefully read and understand the operating
instructions of the equipment on which your engine is placed
before you operate it.
You should also understand that there are equipment applica
tions for which Briggs & Stratton does not approve the use of its
engines. Briggs & Stratton engines are not to be used on
vehicles with less than 4 wheels. They include motor bikes,
aircraft products and All Terrain Vehicles. Moreover, Briggs &
Stratton does not approve of its engines being used in
competitive events. FOR THAT REASON, BRIGGS & STRAT
TON ENGINES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR ANY OF
THESE APPLICATIONS. Failure to follow this warning could
result in death, serious injury (including paralysis) or property
damage.
Engine Components
Rope handle
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Throttle control
2
Engine Model
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Air cleaner
4
Choke control
5
Fuel fill
6
Stop switch/Oil Gard, if equipped
7
Blower housing
8
Spark plug wire
9
Oil fill/Dipstick
10
11 Muffler
Spark arrester, if equipped
12
Drain plug
13
Oil filler plug
14
12V electric starter, if equipped
15
Fuel shut off valve
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DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. (Exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.)
DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts.
DO NOT store, spill, or use gasoline near an open flame, nor
near an appliance like a stove, furnace, or water heater that uses
a pilot light or can create a spark.
DO NOT refuel indoors or in an unventilated area.
DO NOT remove fuel tank cap nor fill fuel tank while engine is
hot or running. (Allow engine to cool 2 minutes before
refueling.)
DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled or when smell of
gasoline is present or other explosive conditions exist. (Move
equipment away from spill and avoid any ignition until gasoline
has evaporated.)
DO NOT transport engine with fuel in tank or with fuel shut off
valve open.
DO NOT move choke control to CHOKE to stop engine.
DO NOT tamper with governor springs, links or other parts to
increase engine speed. (Run engine at speed set for
equipment manufacturer.)
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. (Use an
approved tester.)
DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. (If engine is
flooded, place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.)
DO NOT strike flywheel with a hammer or hard object as this
may cause flywheel to shatter in operation. (Use correct tools
to service engine.)
DO NOT run engine if equipment is not stable and tipping can
occur. Mount equipment to a stable base.

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DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect periodically
and replace if worn or leaking. If engine is equipped with muffler
deflector, inspect periodically and, if necessary, replace with
correct deflector.)
DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass, leaves
or other combustible material under, around or behind
muffler/converter.
DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or fins which can cause
burns.
DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered, brush
covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless a spark
arrester is installed on muffler. Spark arrester must be
maintained in effective working order by owner and/or
operator.
DO NOT start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover
removed.
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING by removing spark plug
wire and grounding it when servicing engine or equipment.
Disconnect negative wire from battery terminal if equipped with
electric starting system.
KEEP cylinder fins and governor parts free of dirt, grass and
other debris which can affect engine speed.
PULL starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord
rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
USE fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum carburetor and cause
leakage.
CHECK fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replace if necessary.
Use only Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts or their
equivalent. The use of replacement parts which are not of
equivalent quality may damage the engine.
(California, U.S.A. - Proposition 65 warning statement)
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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This safety alert symbol indicates that this messa
ge involves personal safety. Words danger, war
ning and caution indicate degree of hazard.
Death, personal injury and/or property damage
may occur unless instructions are followed care
fully.
You are not ready to operate this engine if you
have not read and understood the following safety
items. Read this entire owner/operator manual
and the operating instructions of the equipment
this engine powers.
Remove spark plug wire and ground it (disconnect
battery at negative terminal, if engine has electric
starting system) when servicing or adjusting
engine or equipment.
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
(Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.)
DO NOT remove fuel tank cap nor fill fuel tank
while engine is hot or running. DO NOT refuel
indoors or in an unventilated area. (Allow engine
to cool 2 minutes before refueling.)
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