Briggs & Stratton 12K300 INTEK series Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Model 12K300 Intek Series

covered in this manual

FORM NO. 276057--6/04

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

© Copyright 2004 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation

Operating & Maintenance

Instructions

The Power That Works For You.™

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 9..............................

Engine Storage 11.................................

Troubleshooting 12................................

Engine Specifications 13...........................

Service and Parts Contact Info. 14...................

Warranty Information 15............................

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WARNING

Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use
of these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs),
motor bikes, 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.

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.

SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED

WITH THIS ENGINE:

Fire

Explosion

Kickback

Hot Surface

Toxic Fumes

Moving Parts

Read
Manual

Oil

Petrol

Kerosene

Fuel Shutoff

On Off

This manual contains safety

the hazards and risks associated with engines, and

information to make you aware of

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.

Shock

Run

Choke

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.

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Engine Features

1. Engine Identification Model Type Code.........

2. Spark Plug

3. Oil Fill

4. Oil Drain

5. Throttle

6. Stop Switch

7. Starter Handle

8. Air Cleaner

9. Choke Control

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X

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X

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X

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7

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Starting Engine

This engine is shipped WITHOUT oil. See page 7 for oil
recommendations, capacity, and filling details.

1. Check oil level. Remove oil filler plug. Oil should
be full (almost overflowing). Replace plug before
starting engine.

Safety -- When Starting Engine

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.

OIL

LEVEL

OIL FILLER PLUG

FULL

2. Fill Petrol tank with petrol and kerosene tank with
kerosene. See page 8 for recommendations and
details.

KEROSENE

GREEN CAP

PETROL

RED CAP

PETROL

KEROSENE

WARNING

• Start and run engine outdoors.

• Do not start or run engine in

enclosed area, even if doors or
windows are open.

WARNING

• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug
removed.

• DO NOT start engine if there is a
natural or LP gas leak in area.

• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel
cap and housings are in place and
firmly secured by equipped fasteners.

• Do not use pressurized starting fluids
because vapors are flammable.

3. Push rocker switch to ON position.

4. Move CHOKE to choke position.

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5. Move throttle control to fast position.

6. Kerosene primed with Petrol is used for starting

this engine. After it starts, this engine runs on
kerosene only. Locate petrol primer bulb. Push
primer five times.

KEROSENE
FUEL LINE

CARBURETOR

WARNING

Starting engine creates sparking.
Petrol and Kerosene vapors are
extremely flammable and
explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death.

If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates
before starting engine.

DO NOT use pressurized starting
fluids.

• Fuel equipment outdoors, away from open

flames, sparks and other ignition sources, such
as appliances with pilot lights.

• Store petrol and kerosene away from ignition

sources.

WARNING

PETROL
FUEL LINE

7. Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is
felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid
kickback

PRIMER
BULB

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.

Rotating parts can contact or
entangle hands, feet, hair,
clothing, or accessories.

Traumatic amputation or severe
laceration can result.

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Go to www.briggsandstratton.com

or call

1-800-233-3723

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