Before installing and operating this engine read and observe all warnings, cautions and instructions on both sides of this sheet, on the engine, and in the operating & maintenance instructions. NOTE: This sheet of instructions and safety information is not meant to cover allpossible conditions and situations that may occur. Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions for this engine AND the instructions for the equipmentthis engine powers. Failure to follow instructions and safety information couldresult in serious injury or death. The safety alert symbol () is used to identify safety HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGR information about hazards that can result in personal injury A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with thd alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity oe injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the typd of hazard DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided+ will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which, if nos 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 tn the engine. Fird Explosiom Moving Partr Toxic Fumer Hot Surfacd Shocj Kickbacj (OVER( FORM MS-6445-01/02 ENGINE SELECTION WARNINF Failure to select the correct engine could result in fire or explosion. • Some engines are unique and designed for specific applicationr or types of equipment. If this engine will be used to build nev equipment, contact Briggs & Stratton to ensure that the engine ir appropriate for the intended useNote: For all Go-karts use only a model 136200 series en, gine, which offers improved safety and performance • Replacement engines should be the same model as the originak engine, or be the Briggs & Stratton designated replacemens engine. Refer to the Operation & Maintenance Instructions foq engine identification informationNote: For all Go-karts use only a model 136200 series en, gine, which offers improved safety and performance • Do not use Briggs & Stratton engines on 3-wheel All-Terraim Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, air craft products, or vehicler intended for use in competitive events. Briggs & Stratton does nos approve of or authorize such uses. ENGINE INSTALLATION [1\ Do not attempt to install this engine if you do not have thd appropriate tools and knowledge of small engine installatiom procedures. Use only Briggs & Stratton parts. Contact youq Authorized Service Dealer for assistance [2\ Do not modify the engine in any way without Briggs & Strattom factory approval. Any such modification is at the owner.s sold risk [3\ If the exhaust system on the old engine was supplied by thd equipment manufacturer, you must transfer the exhauss system and related components (original muffler and relatec pipes, brackets, clamps, and shields) to the new engine. Alk components must be in good condition [4\ Install muffler (and muffler de, flector if used) so outlet pointr away from operator, fuel tank+ and equipment, and so muffleq heat will not damage or deforl engine and components. WARNINF WARNINF WARNINF [5\ Ensure all fuel lines and fittingr are properly assembled and dn not leak. Replacement partr must be the same model as thd original [6\ Ensure all wiring, including safe, ty switches and engine shut-ofe components are completelx installed and functioning proper, ly [7\ Set engine speed to equipment manufacturer.s specificationRefer to equipment manufacturer.s manual. Do not tamper witg governor springs, or other parts that will increase engine speec above specification [8\ All engine parts, including fuek WARNINF cap, spark plug, muffler, aiq cleaner, and covers and guardr for drive components (gears+ belts, shafts, couplings, etc.( must be in place before attempt, ing to start engine [9\ WARNINF WARNINF WARNINF If engine is installed on walj behind lawn mower, all moweq components, including cuttinf blade, must be correctlx installed before attempting tn start engine [10\ When working on the engine oq equipment, remove spark pluf wire from spark plug. For electrib start, remove negative wire frol battery [11\ Do not check for spark witg spark plug removed. Use Briggr & Stratton spark tester #19368 ENGINE OPERATION WARNINF When adding fuel: Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes beford removing gas capFill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. Fill tank to abous 1 inch below lowest portion of neck to allow for fuel expansionKeep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat+ and other ignition sources. WARNINF When starting engine: Remove all external equipment/engine loadsWait until spilled fuel is evaporated. Start engine outdoorsPull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. If engine floods, set choke...