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Briggs & Stratton 12K300 manual

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  • Page 1

    Document: - page 1 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model 12K300 Intek E Series for Pump applications covered in this manual FORM NO. 276797-1/06 PRINTED IN U.S.A.  Copyright 2006 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation www .briggsandstratton.com The Power That Works For Y ou )[...]

  • Page 2

    Document: - page 2 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 2 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 .[...]

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    Document: - page 3 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 3 Engine Features 1. Engine Identification Model T ype Code 2. Spark Plug 3 . Oil Fill 4. Oil Drain 5. Stop Switch 6. Star ter Handle 7. Air Cleaner 8. Choke Contr ol 9. Kerosene T ank 10. Primer Bulb 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 4 6 9 10[...]

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    Document: - page 4 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 4 Operator Safety 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-vent[...]

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    Document: - page 5 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 5  Allow muf fler , 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 u[...]

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    Document: - page 6 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 6 Oil Recommendation Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SF , SG, SH, SJ” or higher . Do not use special additives. Determine best grade for use by temperature during operation, see chart. SAE 30 40 5 F and higher (5 5 C and higher) is good for all pur[...]

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    Document: - page 7 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 7 Fuel Recommendation Kerosene  Use clean, fresh kerosene. Fr esh kerosene prevent s gum fr om formi ng in the fuel system or on essential carbur etor part s. Pur chase kerosene in quantit y that can be used within 30 days.  T o keep kerosene fresh and protect the engine[...]

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    Document: - page 8 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 8 Starting Engine 1. Check oil level. 2. Fill kerosene tank with kerosene. 3. Fill petrol tank with petrol per the equipment manufacturer’ s instructions. 4. Move CHOKE to choke position (A). 5. Move throttle control to fast position, if equipped. 6. Open kerosene shut off v[...]

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    Document: - page 9 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 9 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. W ARNING Stopping Engine Do not[...]

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    Document: - page 10 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 10 Engine Specifications Operation of this engine is for the application it was intended for . All the components used to build this engine assembly must remain in place for the proper operation of this engine. CAUTION W e recommend that you use an authorized Briggs & Str[...]

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    Document: - page 11 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 11 Engine Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the engine, and[...]

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    Document: - page 12 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 12 Changing Oil Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use , then every 50 hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. 1. Change oil while the engine is warm. 2. Clean around oil drain plug. 3. Remove plug and drain oil[...]

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    Document: - page 13 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 13 Cleaning Debris Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area behind and around muffler free of any combustible debris. Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a [...]

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    Document: - page 14 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 14 Storage Kerosene and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN STORING KEROSENE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN T ANK  Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or [...]

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    Document: - page 15 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 15 W arranty Effective January 1, 2006 replaces all undated W arranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2006. LIMITED W ARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is defective in material or work[...]

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    Document: - page 16 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 16 About Y our Engine W arranty Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely , but sometimes requests for warranty service[...]