Operating & Maintenance Instructions - MTD …

1 Document: - page 1 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: , SeriesCovered inThis ManualInclude Gasoline,Natural Gas andLiquid PropaneGas EnginesOperating & MaintenanceInstructionsModelTypeCodeMont h DayNote: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific modelnumber found on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in thefuture, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase OF CONTENTSS afety3-5.. Engine Information6.. Oil7.. Fuel and Starting Information8.. Starting and Stopping9-10.. Maintenance11-15.. Parts and Service & Storage16.. Warranty Information17.. WARNINGB riggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use ofthese engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motorbikes, fun/recreational go-karts, aircraft products or vehiclesintended for use in competitive events.

2 Use of these engines insuch applications could result in property damage, seriousinjury (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 2005 by Briggs & Stratton CorporationFORM NO. 275935-7/05 Document: - page 2 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: , Power That Works For You Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period andAir Index Information On Your Engine Emissions LabelEngines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regard-ing the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index.

3 Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to the consumer on our Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine is certified to be emissionscompliant, assuming proper Maintenance in accordance with the Operating & Maintenance Instructions . The following categories areused: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 Emissions Durability Period of an en-gine 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. The lower the Air Index, thecleaner 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 Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA )Phase 2 emission standards. For Phase 2 certified engines, the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliancelabel indicates the number of Operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.

5 For enginesless than 225 cc displacement, 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 engines of Model Series 210000 is 344 cc, 280000 is 465 cc, 310000 engines is 501 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 thisproduct contains chemicals knownto the State of California to causecancer, birth defects, or otherreproductive SYMBOLS AND MEANINGSE xplosionToxic FumesMoving PartsShockHot SurfaceKickbackFireTHE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS USEDON THE ENGINE ORIN THIS MANUAL INCLUDE:On OffFuel ShutoffRead Owner sManualStopFuelChokeSafety AlertOilFrostbiteWear Eye Protection*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 extremely flammableand or explosion can cause severe burns FUELING Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutesbefore removing cap or refueling engine. Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. On GASOLINE operated engines, do not overfill fueltank. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches below top ofneck to allow for fuel expansion. Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,heat, and other ignition sources. Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently forcracks or leaks.

8 Replace if STARTING ENGINE Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleanerare in place, and firmly secured by equipped fasteners. Do not crank engine with spark plug, air cleaner cartridgeor air cleaner cover removed. If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. If GASOLINE engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUNposition, place throttle in FAST and crank until Operating EQUIPMENT Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causesgasoline to spill. Do not choke carburetor to stop TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT On GASOLINE engine, transport with fuel tank EMPTY orwith fuel shut-off valve OFF. On NATURAL / LIQUID PETROLEUM (LP) GASengines transport with fuel cylinder empty or valveclosed, or tank STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITHFUEL IN TANK Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or otherappliances that have pilot light or other ignition sourcebecause they can ignite gasoline fuels are extremely flammableand readily form explosive air-vapor mix-tures at ambient YOU SMELL GAS: DO NOT start the engine.

9 DO NOT actuate any electrical switches. DO NOT use the phone in the vicinity. Evacuate the area. Contact the gas supplier or fire : LPG vapor is heavier than air and trends to collect in lowareas. NG vapor is lighter than air and tends to collect inhigh areas. Both may travel to remote locations. Keep all flames, sparks, pilot lights, and other ignitionsources away from the area where the engine is operatedor repaired. DO NOT smoke when Operating or repairing the engine. DO NOT store gasoline or other flammable vapors orliquids in the vicinity of the engine. BEFORE doing any service work to the engine, shut offthe gas supply. After initial installation or servicing, check for gas NOT use an open flame.

10 Apply very soapy water orleak test solution with a brush and look for bubbles. Keep the equipment and the area surrounding the enginefree of debris. Install the fuel system according to applicable eye protection when doing repair can result from skin/eye contact withleaking LP liquid. Installation, adjustment and repair work should be done by aqualified technician. Flexible supply lines should be checked regularly to makesure they are in good condition. Replace damaged orleaking : - page 5 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: , engine creates can ignite nearby flammable and fire could If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not startengine.