Briggs & Stratton 12K300 User Manual
The Power That Works For You)
Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
Model 12K300 IntekE Series for Pump applications
www.briggsandstratton.com
covered in this manual
FORM NO. 276797-1/06
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Copyright 2006 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Safety References
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used to identify safety
information about hazards that can result in personal injury.
A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used
with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the
potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol
may be used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, might result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION, when used without the alert
symbol, indicates a situation that could result in
damage to the engine.
This manual contains safety
information to make you aware of the
hazards and risks associated with engines, and how to
avoid them. Because Briggs & Stratton does not
necessarily know what equipment this engine will
power, it is important that you read and understand
these instructions and the instructions for the equipment
this engine powers.
SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED
WITH THIS ENGINE:
Fire
Explosion
Kickback
Hot Surface
Toxic Fu m e s
Moving Parts
Shock
Read
Manual
Oil
Petrol
Kerosene
Fuel Shutoff
On Off
Run
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize
the use of these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain
Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, fun/recreational gokarts, aircraft products or vehicles intended for
use in competitive events. Use of these engines in
such applications could result in property damage,
serious injury (including paralysis), or even death.
Table of Contents
Safety Reference 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Features 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Engine 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Choke after Engine has Started 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping Engine 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Maintenance 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Storage 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Specifications 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Parts Contact Info. 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Choke
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
CAUTION
This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without
oil. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be
damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under
warranty.
Engine Emissions
This engine is not certified to be in compliance with the engine
emission standards of the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) the California Air Resources
Board (CARB), nor the European Union (EU). This engine
cannot be sold in the United States or the European Union.
This engine is intended for India use only.
Engine Features
1. Engine Identification Model Type Code
2. Spark Plug
3. Oil Fill
4. Oil Drain
5. Stop Switch
6. Starter Handle
7. Air Cleaner
8. Choke Control
9. Kerosene Tank
10. Primer Bulb
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Operator Safety
WARNING
Kerosene 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 fuel cap.
Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
Do not overfill fuel tank.
Keep kerosene 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 and air
cleaner are in place.
DO NOT start engine with air filter or cover not
properly installed. Serious injury or death could
result from backfire.
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 choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
Transport with fuel tank EMPTY.
WHEN STORING KEROSENE 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 fuel vapors.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable
gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
If there is natural or LP fuel leakage in area, do
not start engine.
Do not use pressurized starting fluids because
vapors are flammable.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
Start and run engine outdoors.
Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
WARNING
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.
Direct coupled equipment components such as,
but not limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys,
sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or entangle
hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe
laceration can result.
Operate equipment with guards in place.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
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WARNING
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine
parts, especially muffler, become extremely
hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on
contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass,
brush, etc. can catch fire.
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 forest-covered,
grass-covered, brush-covered 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.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation, or
laceration.
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR
REPAIRS
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard
object because the flywheel may later shatter
during operation.
Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other
parts to increase engine speed.
Use only correct tools.
WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
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