User manual BRIGGS & STRATTON 9B900

[. . . ] 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). The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. MM/DD/YYYY Type: Code: Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, fun/recreational go-karts, aircraft products, or vehicles intended for use in competitive events. [. . . ] Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and cylinder area. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws. If replacement parts are required, make sure to use only original equipment replacement parts. WARNING: Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts or fire could result. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion. WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the 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. Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be disposed of properly. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities. Remove Oil You can drain the oil from the bottom drain hole, side drain hole, or from the top oil fill tube. To prevent debris from falling into the carburetor, carefully remove the air filter assembly. Squeeze dry the foam element in a clean cloth. Saturate the foam element with clean engine oil. To remove the excess engine oil, squeeze the foam element in a clean cloth. Install the air filter assembly onto the carburetor and secure with screw. 5% for each 1, 000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and 1% for each 10° F (5. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot. Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching. [. . . ] The use of any non exempted add on or modified parts by the owner will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. The manufacturer will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non exempted add on or modified part. Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Emissions Standard must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to the consumer on our emissions labels. [. . . ]