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Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use
of these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs),
motor bikes, aircraft products or vehicles intended for
use in competitive events. Use of these engines in such
applications could result in property damage, serious
injury (including paralysis), or even death.
FORM NO. 275963-04/04
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
 Copyright 2004 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
WARNING

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FORM NO. 275963-04/04 PRINTED IN U.S.A.  Copyright 2004 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series 120000 covered in this manual Table of Contents Safety / Emission ....... . WARNING Engine Features .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents Safety / Emission

    The Power That Works For You. SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED The safety alert symbol ( ) is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personal WITH THIS ENGINE: injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the Read likelihood and the potential severity of injury.

  • Page 3: Engine Features

    Engine Features 1. Starter Handle 2. Primer Bulb 3. Carburetor 4. Engine Model Type Code xxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx 5. Stop Switch 6. Choke Control 7. Spark Plug 8. Fuel Fill 9. Muffler / Spark Arrester (if equipped) 10. Dipstick / Oil Fill / Top Oil Drain 11.

  • Page 4: Starting / Operation / Stopping

    When Starting Engine To Start Engine 1. Add oil. Ensure level is at FULL mark on dipstick. WARNING Use the correct oil type for expected starting temperature. DO NOT OVERFILL. See page 6 for Start and run engine outdoors. oil recommendations, capacity, and filling details. •...
  • Page 5 Operating Engine After engine has started, let it warm up several seconds WARNING to several minutes, depending on outside temperature. Slowly adjust CHOKE to RUN position. Wait until the Operate equipment with guards in • engine runs smoothly before each choke adjustment. place.

  • Page 6: Oil

    Oil Capacity CAUTION The engine holds approximately 5/8 qt (20 oz.; 0.6 liter). Oil Recommendation This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. If you start the engine without oil, Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For •...
  • Page 7 Changing Oil CAUTION Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours when Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose operating the engine under heavy load or in high of used oil properly.

  • Page 8: Fuel

    Type of Fuel to Use Adding Fuel Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a • minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from WARNING forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used Turn engine OFF and let engine •...

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Starter Handle will not pull. ♦ Place equipment on flat level surface. WARNING • Ensure all external equipment/engine loads are removed before starting engine. Direct coupled equipment components must be securely attached such as, but not limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets, etc. Engine will not start.
  • Page 10 Engine and Engine Parts We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & WARNING Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. If you perform any maintenance on This is a single cylinder, L-head, air-cooled engine.

  • Page 11: Engine Specifications

    WARNING Engine Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs Unintentional sparking can result & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs in fire or electric shock. & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as Fire or explosion can cause well, may damage the engine, and may result in severe burns or death.
  • Page 12 Air Cooling System Grass or chaff may clog engine’s air cooling system, 1. Remove 3 screws from cover and lift. especially after prolonged service. Internal cooling fins 2. Clean areas shown. and surfaces may require cleaning to prevent 3. Reinstall housing ensuring all hoses, and wires overheating and engine damage.
  • Page 13 Spark Plug Combustion Deposits Check the spark plug every season. Replace the spark plug if upon inspection the electrodes are burned or We recommend that after every 100-300 hours you worn. Ensure the spark plug is clean. Check the gap have an authorized Briggs &...
  • Page 14 Storage Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. WARNING 1. To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts: When Transporting Equipment: a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or Transport with fuel tank EMPTY • reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with or with fuel shut-off valve OFF.
  • Page 15 ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and 4. Parts which are scored or broken because an apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any engine was operated with insufficient or Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty contaminated lubricating oil, or an incorrect grade repairs.

  • Page 16: Parts And Service & Storage

    BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2003 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2003 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both.

  • Page 17: Warranty Information

    Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001 IN CANADA).

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