Page 2 - THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENT; ” gas can, featuring a spill; Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index
264v11,12 - page 2 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 2 THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENT Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Briggs & Stratton is committed to producing a line of engines which will make your life’s chores easier to perf...
Page 3 - BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE; DANGER; HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS; WARNING
264v11,12 - page 3 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 3 BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions ANDthe instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* • Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injuryor death. THE OPERATING &...
Page 4 - SAFETY; Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.; WHEN ADDING FUEL; Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.; WHEN STARTING ENGINE; Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.; WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT; Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.; WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT; WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK; Use approved spark plug tester.; Starting engine creates sparking.
264v11,12 - page 4 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 4 SAFETY WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammableand explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2minutes before removing gas cap. ...
Page 5 - Start and run engine outdoors.; Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.; Operate equipment with guards in place.
264v11,12 - page 5 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 5 SAFETY WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,fainting or death. • Start and run engine outdoors. • Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, ...
Page 6 - ENGINE PARTS; GENERAL INFORMATION; ENGINE MODEL; TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS
264v11,12 - page 6 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 6 ENGINE PARTS 1. Primer bulb2. Air cleaner3. Fuel fill4. Finger guard5. Spark plug wire6. Carburetor 7. Rope handle8. Fuel tank9. Oil fill/Dipstick 10. Side drain plug (if equipped) 11. Muffler/Muffler guard (if equipped) 12. S...
Page 7 - OIL; OIL CAPACITY; SAE Viscosity Grades; Oil Fill
264v11,12 - page 7 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 7 OIL 274264 CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs &Stratton without oil. Check oil level before startingengine. If you start the engine without oil, the enginewill be damaged beyond repair and will not becovered under...
Page 8 - FUEL; TYPE OF FUEL TO USE; fuel can fills to the; Fuel Fill; STARTING; STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS
264v11,12 - page 8 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 8 FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with aminimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum fromforming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.Purchase fuel in quantity that can be u...
Page 9 - STARTING AND STOPPING; TO START ENGINE; Firmly push primer bulb 3 times OR; TO STOP ENGINE; OR
264v11,12 - page 9 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 9 STARTING AND STOPPING REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER TO START ENGINE [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). [2] Open fuel shut-off valve(if equipped) 1/4 turn. [3] Move throttle to FAST (if equipped).Operate engine with throttle in FAST [4]...
Page 10 - Primer
264v11,12 - page 10 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 10 STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped) TO START ENGINE [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). [2] Open fuel shut-off valve(if equipped) 1/4 turn. [3] Move throttle to FAST (ifequipped). Operate en-gine with thro...
Page 11 - MAINTENANCE; Task; CHANGING OIL
264v11,12 - page 11 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 11 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance andextend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs &Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs &Stratton parts. Other parts ...
Page 12 - AIR CLEANER; Flat Air Cleaner; REMOVING and INSTALLING FLAT AIR CLEANER; Oval Air Cleaner; REMOVING and INSTALLING OVAL AIR CLEANER
264v11,12 - page 12 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 12 MAINTENANCE CHANGING OIL FILTER (if equipped) Replace oil filter after every 100 hours of operation. [1] After draining engine of used oil, fill with fresh oil. [2] Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasketwith...
Page 13 - MUFFLER; Finger Guard
264v11,12 - page 13 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 13 MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engineand engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. WA...
Page 14 - ADJUSTMENTS; THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT; TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE*; CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
264v11,12 - page 14 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 14 ADJUSTMENTS THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remotethrottle control may need adjustment. See your authorizedBriggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. WARNING Pr...
Page 15 - Briggs & Stratton Corporation; Parts List
264v11,12 - page 15 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 15 SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS &STRATTON PARTS BRIGGS & STRATTON PART PART NO. (or equivalent) Flat air cleaner cartridge 491588 (5043) Flat air cleaner pre-cleaner 493537 Oval air cleaner cartr...
Page 16 - STORAGE; Engines stored over 30 days need special attention.; both sides of this order form carefully
264v11,12 - page 16 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 16 SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or onessential carburetor parts:a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulatedgasoline (ga...