Briggs & Stratton 12K300 - Manual (Page 9)

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Operation
Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
kerosene or petrol to spill.
The manufacturer of the equipment on which this
engine is installed specifies top speed at which the
engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed.
WARNING
Stopping Engine
Do not stop engine by moving choke control to
CHOKE.
Backfire, or explosion can cause severe burns
or death. Engine damage may occur.
WARNING
1. Do not move choke lever. (A)
2. Push stop switch to OFF position (1).
3. Close kerosene shut off valve (2).
A
B
C
Troubleshooting
Starter Handle will Not Pull
Place equipment on flat level surface.
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.
Engine will Not Start
Out of Fuel
• Add kerosene to tank.
• Prime engine.
Engine Flooded
• Set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, and
continue to pull starter handle.
Spark Plug Fouling
• Check an ensue the spark plug is clean. Check the gap
with a feeler gage and reset to .76 mm or .030 in. if
necessary.
• Replace the spark plug if upon inspection the electrode
is burned or worn.
Engine is Smoking or Running
Rough
Engine may have been tipped during
transport.
• Check for fouled spark plug.
• Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation. If clean but
saturated, squeeze in clean, absorbant cloth to remove
ALL EXCESS oil. If filter is dirty see page 11 for
servicing air cleaner.
• Ensure fuel cap is in place before starting
engine
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at
least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug
removed.
WARNING
If engine is tipped to transport equipment, to remove
debris, to drain oil, etc., keep the spark plug side
of engine up.
CAUTION
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