User manual MTD 310183

[. . . ] And Canada) to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages offering engine maintenance information. ϣ 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 perform. We have, at the same time, improved the design of our engines so they are environmentally friendly. [. . . ] ) ♦ Use correct type of oil for expected starting temperature. ) ♦ After engine has started, let it warm up several seconds to several minutes, depending on outside temperature. ™ For maximum performance and life, operate engine with throttle in FAST. STARTING A NEW ENGINE Add oil and fuel as instructed in this manual prior to attempting to start engine. 0000 STARTING AND STOPPING REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER TO START ENGINE When starting engine thereafter, push primer bulb firmly 3 times as illustrated below and pull starter rope as instructed below. Pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback. WARNING • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Primer bulb [4] Close safety brake handle on lawn mowers and any other equipment with this feature. TO STOP ENGINE CAUTION: Do not stop engine by moving choke control to CHOKE. Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur. 0000 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine. Note: In some areas, local law requires using resistor spark plug to suppress ignition signals. If this engine was originally equipped with resistor spark plug, use same type for replacement. 76 mm) WIRE GAGE FINGER GUARD Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated debris from engine. keep linkage , spring and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris. ROTATING SCREEN CLEAN COMBUSTION DEPOSITS We recommend that after every 100-300 hours you have an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer remove combustion deposits from the cylinder, cylinder head, top of piston, and around valves. finger Guard Linkage , Springs & Controls FUEL SYSTEM CLEAN WARNING Replacement parts for fuel system (cap , hoses , tanks , filters , etc. ) must be the same as original parts, otherwise fire can occur. 0000 ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The carburetor on this engine is not adjustable. WARNING WARNING The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the engine will be operated. Before performing adjustments, remove spark plug wire from spark plug. [. . . ] Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operating and Maintenance Instructions. B&S recommends that you retain all your receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but B&S cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that B&S may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an Authorized B&S Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists. [. . . ]