Briggs & Stratton POWER BUILT 150000 - Manual (Page 4)

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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.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because
vapors are flammable.
WARNING
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 gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in wellĆventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately
1Ć1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel
expansion.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap are in place.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position,
place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which
causes gasoline to spill.
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH
FUEL IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or
other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition
source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
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.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
• Remove all external equipment/engine loads
before starting engine.
• Direct coupled equipment components such as, but
not limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets,
etc., must be securely attached.
WARNING
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before
touching.
• Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler
area and cylinder area.
• Install and maintain in working order a spark
arrester before using equipment on forestĆcovered,
grassĆcovered, brushĆcovered unimproved land.
The state of California requires this (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal land.
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Do not wear looseĆfitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine
parts, especially muffler, become extremeĆ
ly hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass,
brush, etc. can catch fire.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or entangle
hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration
can result.
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR
REPAIRS
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
Unintentional startĆup can result in enĆ
tanglement, traumatic amputation, or lacĆ
eration.
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION:
Engine shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before
starting engine, fill with oil. Do not overĆfill.
Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service SF, SG,
SH, SJ" or higher. Briggs & Stratton strongly recommends the
use of synthetic oil for operating temperatures below 32° F
(0° C). If synthetic oil is unavailable, Briggs & Stratton
nonĆsynthetic 5WĆ30 P/N 100030C (32 oz.) is an acceptable
substitute. Use no special additives with recommended oils.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Choose the SAE viscosity grade of oil from this chart that
matches the starting temperature anticipated before the next
oil change.
°
F-20 0 20 40 60 80 100
°
C-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
*
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SAE Viscosity Grades
* Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines.
The use of nonĆsynthetic multiĆviscosity oils (5WĆ30,
10WĆ30, etc.)in temperatures above 40° F (4° C) will
result in higher than normal oil consumption. When using
a multiĆviscosity oil, check oil level more frequently.
Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GFĆ2, API
certification mark and API service symĆ
bol (shown at left) with SJ/CF ENERGY
CONSERVING" or higher, is an acceptĆ
able oil at all temperatures. Use of synĆ
thetic oil does not alter required oil
change intervals.
Oil Capacity:
Model 120000/150000 series 0.5 liter (18 oz.) . . . . . . . . . .
Model 200000/210000 series 0.84 liter (28 oz.) . . . . . . . . .
Fig. 2
Check oil level.
Place engine level and clean around oil fill Ê .
Remove dipstick Ë , wipe with clean cloth Ì , insert and
tighten down again. Í Remove dipstick and check oil level. Oil
should be at FULL mark Î . If oil is required, add slowly Ï . Do
not overĆfill. Ð
ĆORĆ
Remove oil filler plug
Ñ . Oil should be full to overflowing Ò .
Tighten dipstick or oil filler plug firmly before starting engine.