Operating & Maintenance Instructions - BASCO

1 Document: - page 1 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: , SeriesCovered inThis Manual190000250000 Operating & MaintenanceInstructionsModelTypeCodeMont h DayYearNote: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific modelnumber found on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance inthe future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase OF CONTENTSS afety3-5.. Engine Information5-6.. Oil7.. Fuel and Starting Information8.. Starting and Stopping9-10.. Maintenance11-13.. Adjustments14.. Parts and Service & Storage15-16.. Warranty Information17.. WARNINGB riggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engineson 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, aircraft products orvehicles intended for use in competitive events.

2 Use of these engines insuch applications could result in property damage, serious injury(including paralysis), or even assistance? Go to detailed information regarding Briggs & Stratton call, 1-800-233-3723, ( and Canada)to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages offering engine Maintenance IN Copyright 2003 by Briggs & Stratton CorporationFORM NO. 274786-5/03 Document: - page 2 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: , Power That Works For You. Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index InformationOn Your Engine Emissions LabelEngines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards mustdisplay information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index.

3 Briggs & Stratton makes thisinformation available to the consumer on our emission labels. The engine emission label will indicate Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine iscertified to be emissions compliant, assuming proper Maintenance in accordance with the Operating & Maintenance Instructions . The following categories are used:Moderate:Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running :Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running :Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year.

4 Therefore, the EmissionsDurability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 Air Index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family. Thelower the Air Index, the cleaner the engine. This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions July 1, 2000, Look For Emissions Compliance Period OnEngine Emissions Compliance LabelAfter July 1, 2000 certain Briggs & Stratton engines will be certified to meet the United States EnvironmentalProtection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For Phase 2 certified engines, the EmissionsCompliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of Operating hours forwhich the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.

5 For engines less than 225 ccdisplacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. For engines of 225 cc or more, CategoryC = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 displacement of Model Series 190000 engines is 319 cc. The displacement of Model Series 250000 enginesis 400 cc. Document: - page 3 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: , Operating ENGINE Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions ANDthe Instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* Failure to follow Instructions could result in serious injuryor Operating & Maintenance INSTRUCTIONSCONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO Make you aware of hazards associated with engines Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those hazards, and Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of safety alert symbol () is used to identify safetyinformation about hazards that can result in personal signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) isused with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and thepotential severity of injury.

6 In addition, a hazard symbolmay be used to represent the type of indicates a hazard which, if notavoided, will result in death or serious indicates a hazard which, if notavoided, could result in death or serious indicates a hazard which, if notavoided, might result in minor or , when used without the alert symbol,indicates a situation that could result in damageto the engine exhaust from this prod-uct contains chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer,birth defects, or other SYMBOLS AND MEANINGSE xplosionToxic FumesMoving PartsShockHot SurfaceKickbackFireTHE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS USEDON THE ENGINE ORIN THIS manual INCLUDE:On OffFuel ShutoffRead Owner sManualStopFuelChokeSafety AlertOil*Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know what equipment this engine will power.

7 For that reason, you should carefully readand understand the Operating Instructions for the equipment on which your engine is : - page 4 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: , and its vapors are extremelyflammable and or explosion can cause severe burnsor ADDING FUEL Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2minutes before removing gas cap. Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuelexpansion. Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames,pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources. Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequentlyfor cracks or leaks. Replace if STARTING ENGINE Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and aircleaner are in place.

8 Do not crank engine with spark plug removed. If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before startingengine. If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position,place throttle in FAST and crank until engine Operating EQUIPMENT Do not tip engine or equipment at angle whichcauses gasoline to spill. Do not choke carburetor to stop TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-offvalve STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENTWITH FUEL IN TANK Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters orother appliances that have pilot light or otherignition source because they can ignite engine creates can ignite nearby and fire could If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do notstart engine.

9 Do not use pressurized starting fluids becausevapors are When starting engine, pull cord slowly untilresistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Remove all external equipment/engine loadsbefore starting engine. Direct coupled equipment components such as,but not limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys,sprockets, etc., must be securely retraction of starter cord (kickback) willpull hand and arm toward engine faster thanyou can let bones, fractures, bruises or sprainscould parts can contact or entanglehands, feet, hair, clothing, or amputation or severe lacerationcan result. Operate equipment with guards in place. Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

10 Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, danglingdrawstrings or items that could become : - page 5 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: , give off carbon monoxide, anodorless, colorless, poison carbon monoxide can causenausea, fainting or Start and run engine outdoors. Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even ifdoors or windows are engines produce heat. Engineparts, especially muffler, become thermal burns can occur on debris, such as leaves, grass,brush, etc. can catch fire. Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to coolbefore touching. Remove accumulated combustibles from mufflerarea and cylinder area. Install and maintain in working order a sparkarrester before using equipment on forest-covered,grass-covered, brush-covered unimproved state of California requires this (Section 4442of the California Public Resources Code).