Bad Boy AMBUSH Owner's Manual

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5enGeneral InformationThis manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risksassociated with engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for theproper use and care of the engine. Because Briggs & Stratton Corporation does notnecessarily know what equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read andunderstand these instructions and the instructions for the equipment. Save theseoriginal instructions for future reference.For replacement parts or technical assistance, record below the engine model, type, andcode numbers along with the date of purchase. These numbers are located on yourengine (see the Features and Controls page).Date of purchase:Engine model:MM/DD/YYYYModel: Code:Type:Power RatingThe gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance withSAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & TorqueRating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected inaccordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002--05). Torque values are derived at 3060RPM; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. The gross power curves can beviewed at www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. Net power values are taken with exhaustand air cleaner installed whereas gross power values are collected without theseattachments. Actual gross engine power will be higher than net engine power and isaffected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and engine--to--enginevariability. Given the wide array of products on which engines are placed, the gas enginemay not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment.This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the variety ofengine components (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.),application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), andengine--to--engine variability.Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute anengine of higher rated power for this Series engine.Operator SafetyExplosionToxic FumesMoving PartsShockHot SurfaceKickbackFireFuel ShutoffRead ManualChokeOilFuelOn OffStopWear EyeProtectionSlowFastSAFETY AND CONTROL SYMBOLSHazardousChemical FrostbiteThe safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that canresult in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with thealert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazardsymbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death orserious injury.WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death orserious injury.CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor ormoderate injury.NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to the product.WARNINGCertain components in this product and its related accessories contain chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductiveharm. Wash hands after handling.WARNINGThe engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.WARNINGBriggs & Stratton Engines are not designed for and are not to be used to power:fun-karts; go-karts; children’s, recreational, or sport all-terrain vehicles (ATVs);motorbikes; hovercraft; aircraft products; or vehicles used in competitive events notsanctioned by Briggs & Stratton. For information about competitive racing products,see www.briggsracing.com. For use with utility and side-by-side ATVs, please contactBriggs & Stratton Engine Application Center, 1-866-927-3349. Improper engineapplication may result in serious injury or death.NOTICE: This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you startthe engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If youstart the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be coveredunder warranty.WARNINGFuel 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 the fuelcap. Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not fill above thebottom of the fuel tank neck. Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignitionsources. Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.Replace if necessary If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.When Starting Engine Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are inplace and secured. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, move throttle(if equipped) to FAST position and crank until engine starts.When Operating Equipment Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill. Do not choke the carburetor to stop engine. Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped) or theair filter (if equipped) removed.When Changing Oil When you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank must be empty orfuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion.When Tipping Unit for Maintenance When performing maintenance that requires the unit to be tipped, the fuel tankmust be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion.When Transporting Equipment Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve OFF.When Storing Fuel Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that havepilot lights or other ignition sources because they can ignite fuel vapors.Starting engine creates sparking.Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.Explosion and fire could result.WARNING If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine. Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable.