User manual BRIGGS & STRATTON 110902 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTS

[. . . ] However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. GB ENGINE COMPONENTS Fig. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Spark Plug Wire Air Cleaner Choke Carburetor Fuel Shut-off Valve Rope Handle Stop Switch/Oil GardR, if equipped Throttle Engine Model / Type / Code number XXXXXX XXXX-XX Muffler/Spark Arrester, if equipped Fuel Fill Fuel Tank Oil Fill/Dipstick, if equipped Blower Housing Oil Drain Plug Oil Filler Plug Symbols Associated with this Engine Fire Explosion Kickback Shock Hot Surface Moving Parts Toxic Fumes Safety Alert Read Operator's Manual On Off Oil Fuel Open Choke Full / Closed Choke Stop Slow Fast 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Record your engine Model, Type and Code numbers here for future use. Record your date of purchase here for future use. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard. [. . . ] Check every 8 hours or daily, before starting engine. See oil filling procedure under Oil Recommendations Do not over-fill. Changing Oil Change oil after first 5 hours of operation. Refill with new oil of recommended SAE viscosity grade. 2) Changing Oil in Gear Reduction, if equipped Remove oil fill plug Ê and oil level plug Ë. Drain oil every 100 hours of operation or every season. To refill, pour SAE 30 oil into oil fill hole until it runs out level check hole. Oil fill plug has a vent hole Ì and must be installed on top of gear case cover. STOPPING Fig. Move throttle control lever to IDLE or SLOW position Ê, if equipped. Then move stop control to OFF position Ë or turn key to OFF Ì. CAUTION: DO NOT move choke control to CHOKE position to stop engine. Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and is equipped with special service tools. (0. 10 - 0. 15 mm)** ** Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 1/4 in. (6 mm) past top dead center (check when engine is cold). 4 Periodically remove grass and chaff build-up from engine. Do not spray engine with water to clean because water could contaminate fuel. If muffler is equipped with spark arrester screen Ë, remove spark arrester screen for cleaning and inspection every 50 hours or every season. To assure smooth operation, keep governor linkage, springs and controls Ê free of debris. Chaff or debris may clog engine's air cooling system, especially after prolonged operation. Remove blower housing and clean as shown Î. STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need to be protected or drained of fuel to prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. For engine protection, we recommend use of Briggs & Stratton Fuel Stabilizer. Note: If stabilizer is not used or if engine is operating on gasoline containing alcohol, e. g. gasohol, remove all fuel from tank and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel. [. . . ] To avoid misunderstanding which might occur between the customer and the Dealer, listed below are some of the causes of engine failure that the warranty does not cover. Normal wear: Engines, like all mechanical devices, need periodic parts service and replacement to perform well. Warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or an engine. Improper maintenance: The life of an engine depends upon the conditions under which it operates, and the care it receives. [. . . ]