Craftsman 1450 Series Operator's Manual Page 1

Operator’s ManualBRIGGSandSTRATTON.comECopyright Briggs & Stratton CorporationMilwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A.Form No. 277040-3/07Printed in U.S.

Operationwww.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com8How To Start The EngineThis engine was shipped from the factory withoutoil. If you start the engine without oil, th

Operation9Figure 10: Rewind StartE7. Electric Start -- Push in the safety key (F). Pushthe ON/OFF switch (B) to the ON position. Whenthe engine starts

Maintenancewww.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com10MaintenanceMaintenance ChartProcedureCheck Oil LevelClean Engine of Debris8 Hoursor Daily25 Hours 50 Hours 100 H

Maintenance11All the components used to build this engine mustremain in place for proper operation.CAUTIONEmissions ControlMaintenance, replacement, o

Maintenancewww.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com12How To Change The OilRemove Oil (Figure 16)1. With engine off but still warm, disconnect the sparkplug wire and

Maintenance13How To Service The Air FilterDo not use pressurized air or solvents to clean thefilter. Pressurized air can damage the filter andsolvents

Maintenancewww.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com14How To ChangeThe Gear Reduction Oil (Figure 23)Change the oil in the gear reduction unit every 100hours. The gea

Maintenance15Clean Air Cooling System (Figure 25)Do not use water to clean the engine. Water couldcontaminate the fuel system. Use a brush or drycloth

Troubleshootingwww.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com16TroubleshootingPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine will not startOutoffuel Add clean fresh fuel.gCarburetor flood

Specifications17SpecificationsEngine SpecificationsModel: 120000Displacement: 12.48 cu in (206 cc)Bore 2.672 in (68 mm)Stroke 2.204 in (56 mm)Model: 1

Thank You for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton engine. We’re pleased that you’ve placed yourconfidence in the Briggs & Stratton

Warrantieswww.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com18BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICYEffective 12/06 Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair o

Warranties19Emissions Control System Warranty StatementBriggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and theU

Warrantieswww.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com20Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period andAir Index Information On Your Engine Emissions LabelEngines that

Models120000150000200000210000Engine SpecificationsEngine SpecificationsModel: 120000Displacement: 12.48 cu in (206 cc)Bore 2.672 in (68 mm)Stroke 2.2

Features Operation Maintenance Trouble shooting Specifications WarrantiesSafety1Table of ContentsSafety 2...

Safetywww.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com2SafetySymbols And WarningsThe safety alert symbol is used to identify safetyinformation about hazards that can result

Safety3Gasoline and its vapors areextremely flammable and explosive.Fire or explosion can cause severeburns or death.When Adding Fuel• Turn engine off

Safetywww.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com4Running engines produce heat.Engine parts, especially muffler,become extremely hot.Severe thermal burns can occur onco

Features5FeaturesA. Spark PlugB. Air Cleaner (flat or oval)C. Choke Control LeverD. Fuel Shut-off ValveE. Rewind HandleF. Finger GuardG. Throttle Cont

Operationwww.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com6OperationOil CapacityModel 120000 and 150000 series engines:20 ounces (0.6 liter).Model 200000 and 210000 series en

Operation7Extended Dipstick (Figure 3)1. Remove the dipstick (B) and wipe with a clean cloth.2. Insert and tighten the dipstick.3. Remove the dipstick