User manual BRIGGS & STRATTON 12C400

[. . . ] 120000, 150000, 200000, 210000 GB D DK E F GR I N NL P S SF Operating & Maintenance Instructions Betriebsanleitung & Wartungsvorschriften Drifts og vedligeholdelsesvejledning Instrucciones de Mantenimiento & Operacin Instructions d'utilisation et de maintenance & Istruzioni per l'uso e la manutenzione Anvisninger for bruk og vedlikehold Gebruiksaanwijzing Instrues de operao e de manuteno Instruktionsbok Kytt & Huolto ohjeet Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 www. briggsandstratton. com Copyright 2005 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation FORM NO. 1 2 3 1 8 9 10 13 12 4 14 5 15 6 11 16 7 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Note: (This note applies only to engines used in the U. S. A. ) Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. [. . . ] Spark plug gap should be . 76 mm or 0. 030 in. 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 available from an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Mix stabilizer with fuel in fuel tank or storage container. Run engine for a short time to circulate stabilizer through carburetor. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months. 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. Remove spark plug and pour about 15 ml (1/2 oz) of engine oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oil. Clean chaff and debris from cylinder and cylinder head fins, under finger guard and behind muffler. Store in a clean and dry area, but NOT near a stove, furnace or water heater which uses a pilot light or any device that can create a spark. SERVICE See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and is equipped with special service tools. Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all Briggs & Stratton engines. Only dealers advertising as Authorized Briggs & Stratton" are required to meet Briggs & Stratton standards. When you purchase equipment powered by a Briggs & Stratton engine, you are assured of highly skilled, reliable service at more than 30, 000 Authorized Service Dealers world wide, including more than 6, 000 Master Service Technicians. Look for these signs wherever Briggs & Stratton service is offered. You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site www. briggsandstratton. com or in the Yellow PagesTM" directory under Lawn Mowers, " En gines, Gasoline" or Gasoline Engines, " or similar TM category. Note: Walking fingers logo and Yellow Pages" are registered trademarks in various jurisdictions. An illustrated shop manual includes Theories of Operation, " common specifications and detailed information covering adjustment, tune up and repair of Briggs & Stratton OHV, single cylinder, 4 cycle engines. Insist on Genuine Briggs & Stratton replacement parts with our logo on the box and/or part. Non original parts may not perform as well and may void your warranty. SPARK PLUG LOCATION Fig. Remove screws to dismantle snow hood , ensure primer bulb hose and ignition wire remain connected. [. . . ] Improper maintenance: The life of an engine depends upon the conditions under which it operates, and the care it receives. Some applications, such as tillers, pumps and rotary mowers, are very often used in dusty or dirty conditions, which can cause what appears to be premature wear. Such wear, when caused by dirt, dust, spark plug cleaning grit, or other abrasive material that has entered the engine be cause of improper maintenance, is not covered by warranty. This warranty covers engine related defective material and/ or workmanship only, and not replacement or refund of the equipment to which the engine may be mounted. [. . . ]