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Briggs & Stratton is a registered trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation
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General Information
This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the proper use and care of the engine. Because Briggs & Stratton Corporation 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. Save these original instructions for future reference.
For replacement parts or technical assistance, record below the engine model, type, and code numbers along with the date of purchase. These numbers are located on your engine (see the Features and Controls page).
Date of purchase:
MM/DD/YYYY
Engine model:
WARNING
Certain components in this product and its related accessories contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Model: Type: Code:
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The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with |
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Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines |
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SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque |
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on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, fun/recreational |
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Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in |
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go-karts, aircraft products, or vehicles intended for use in competitive |
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accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002--05). Torque values are derived at 3060 |
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events. Use of these engines in such applications could result in property |
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RPM; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. Net power values are taken with |
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damage, serious injury (including paralysis), or even death. |
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exhaust and air cleaner installed whereas gross power values are collected without |
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these attachments. Actual gross engine power will be higher than net engine power and |
NOTICE: This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start |
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is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and engine--to--engine |
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variability. Given the wide array of products on which engines are placed, the gas engine |
the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you |
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may not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment. |
start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered |
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This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the variety of |
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Operator Safety |
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Fuel and its vap rs are extremely flammable and explosive. |
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Fire or expl s n can cause severe burns or death. |
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result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the |
If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine. |
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alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard |
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WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or |
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Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. |
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Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. |
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CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or |
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NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to the product.
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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 the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
Remove all external equipment/engine loads before starting engine.
Direct-coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.
WARNING
Gaseous fuels are extremely flammable and readily form explosive air-vapor mixtures at ambient temperatures.
Do not start the engine.
Do not actuate any electrical switches.
Do not use a phone in the vicinity.
Evacuate the area.
Contact the gas supplier or fire department.
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.
WARNING
Wear eye protection when doing repair work.
Frostbite can result from skin/eye contact with leaking LP liquid.
Installation, adjustment and repair work should be done by a qualified technician.
Regularly check flexible supply line. Make sure they are in good condition. Replace damaged or leaking components.
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Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, |
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explosion. |
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Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. |
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Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching. |
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Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic |
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Replacement parts must be of the same design and installed in the same position as the original parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the unit, and may result in injury.
Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may later shatter during operation.
When testing for spark:
Use approved spark plug tester.
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Features and Controls
Compare the illustration 1 with your engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various features and controls.
A.Engine Identification
Model Type Code
B.Spark Plug
C.Air Cleaner, Cyclonic
D.Air Cleaner, Low Profile
E.Dipstick
F.Oil Fill
G.Oil Filter
H.Oil Drain Plug
I.Oil Pressure Sensor
J.Finger Guard / Rotating Screen
K.Electric Starter
L.Starter Solenoid
M.Regulator/Rectifier
N.LPG/NG Mixer
O.Oil Cooler
Fuel Recommendations
WARNING
Missing or inoperative “fuel lock-off” valve can cause a fire or explosion.
Do not operate the equipment if the “fuel lock-off” valve is missing or inoperative.
Fuel must meet these requirements:
Use clean, dry fuel, free of moisture or any particulate material. Using fuels outside the following recommended values may cause performance problems.
In engines set up to run on LPG, commercial grade HD5 LPG is recommended. Recommended fuel composition is fuel with a minimum fuel energy of 2500 BTU’s/ft3 with maximum propylene content of 5% and butane and heavier gas content of 2.5% and minimum propane content of 90%.
NG or LPG engines are certified to operate on natural or liquid propane gas. The emissions control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications).
WARNING: The equipment on which this engine is mounted is equipped
with an automatic safety gas “fuel lock-off” valve. Do not operate the equipment if the “fuel lock-off” valve is missing or inoperative.
Operation
How To Add Fuel
Oil capacity (see the Specifications section)
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performance. Other high-quality detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, |
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If the oil level is below the ADD mark, add oil until it reaches the FULL mark. Start the engine and check for proper pressure before continuing to operate.
If the oil level is between the ADD and FULL marks, do not start the engine. Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer to have the oil pressure problem corrected.
2.Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3.Turn the fuel shut-off valve (A), if equipped, to the on position (Figure 3).
4.Move the throttle control (B) to the fast position. Operate the engine in the fast
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5.Turn the electric start switch (C) to the on/start position (Figure 3).
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NOTICE: The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies the top speed at which the engine will be operated. Do not exceed this speed.
NOTICE: To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles (five seconds |
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S ecifications
Engine Specifications |
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Engine Specifications |
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540000 |
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610000 |
Displacement |
54.68 ci (896 cc) |
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60.60 ci (993 cc) |
Bore |
3.366 in (85.5 mm) |
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Bore |
3.366 in (85.5 mm) |
Stroke |
3.071 in (78.0 mm) |
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Stroke |
3.406 in (77.21 mm) |
Oil Capacity |
78 -- 80 oz (2.3 -- 2.4 L) |
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78 -- 80 oz (2.3 -- 2.4 L) |
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540000 |
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Spark Plug Gap |
0.020 in (0.51 mm) |
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Spark Plug Gap |
0.020 in (0.51 mm) |
Spark Plug Torque |
180 lb-in (20 Nm) |
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Spark Plug Torque |
180 lb-in (20 Nm) |
Armature Air Gap |
0.005 - 0.008 in (0.13 - 0.20 mm) |
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Armature Air Gap |
0.005 - 0.008 in (0.13 - 0.20 mm) |
Intake Valve Clearance |
0.004 - 0.006 in (0.10 - 0.15 mm) |
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Intake Valve Clearance |
0.004 - 0.006 in (0.10 - 0.15 mm) |
Exhaust Valve Clearance |
0.004 - 0.006 in (0.10 - 0.15 mm) |
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Exhaust Valve Clearance |
0.004 - 0.006 in (0.10 - 0.15 mm) |
* Engine power will decrease 3.5% for each 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and 1% for each 10 F (5.6 C) above 77 F (25 C). The engine will operate satisfactorily at an angle up to 15 . Refer to the equipment operator’s manual for safe allowable operating limits on slopes.
Common Service Parts n
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Air Filter, Cyclonic |
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Safety Filter, Cyclonic |
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Air Filter, Low-Profile |
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Pre-Cleaner, Low-Profile |
692520 |
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Oil -- SAE 30 |
100028 |
Oil Filter |
842921 |
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Resistor Spark Plug |
491055 |
Long Life Platinum Spark Plug |
5066 |
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Spark Plug Wrench |
19374 |
Spark Tester |
19368 |
n We recommend that you see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts.
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