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Briggs & Stratton 130000 Operator's Manual
Briggs & Stratton 130000 Operator's Manual

Briggs & Stratton 130000 Operator's Manual

Dual stage snowthrower
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Copyright © Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, WI, USA. All Rights Reserved.
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Summary of Contents for Briggs & Stratton 130000

  • Page 1 80082361 Copyright © Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA. All Rights Reserved. Revision C...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual Contents: Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words General Information.............. 2 The safety alert symbol   identifies safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word Operator Safety..............2 (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert Features and Controls............4 symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury.
  • Page 3 Safety Messages WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including gasoline engine exhaust, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 4: Features And Controls

    Control Symbols and Meanings Features and Controls  A  Auger Control Lever Make sure that the callout letters in Figure 2 agree with the  B  Speed Selector Lever features and controls in the table that follows.  C  Deflector Control - (In-Dash)  D  Chute Rotation Crank - (In-Dash)
  • Page 5: Operation

     E   Free Hand™ Feature  N  Primer Button   O  Alternate Choke-Prime Instructions  Operation  F  Traction Control Lever WARNING This snowthrower is only as safe as the operator. If it is  G  Clean-Out Tool misused, or not maintained correctly, it can be dangerous. Remember you are responsible for your safety and those around you.
  • Page 6 WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an ordorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or death.  • Start and operate the engine outdoors.  • Do not operate the engine in an enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.  4.
  • Page 7 7. When the oil level touches the top of the FULL indicator, • Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet install and tighten the dipstick. (762 meters) with the high altitude adjustment is not recommended.  • For Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) engines, high altitude adjustment is not necessary. ...
  • Page 8 7. On rewind start models, hold the starter cord handle (F) tightly. Pull the handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. WARNING Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. ...
  • Page 9 • If the extension cord is damaged, it must be replaced. Note: To extend the life of the starter, use short, start cycles at a maximum of five seconds. Wait one minute between start attempts. Adjust the Discharge Chute and Deflector WARNING Ice, gravel, or other unintended objects can be picked up by the auger and thrown from the chute with force. Objects...
  • Page 10 2. Select a lower number for heavy snow, a middle number for light snow, and a higher number to transport the snowthrower.  3. Push and hold down the traction control lever (F).   4. To move the snowthrower in reverse, set the speed control lever to R1 or R2. ...
  • Page 11 1. STOP the engine. Remove the ignition key or push/pull key. 2. Make sure that the impeller does not rotate.  3. Use a clean-out tool (G, Figure 14) to remove snow from the discharge chute. DO NOT use your hands to clean a clogged discharge chute!  ...
  • Page 12: Maintenance And Adjustments

    • Check the engine oil level.  • Check the auger stop time.  After Each Use  Remove accumulated snow and slush to prevent freezing of the controls, wheels, discharge chute, and auger.  Every 25 Hours or Annually  • Check the scraper bar for wear.  •...
  • Page 13 WARNING If hit by the auger or impeller, objects such as gravel, rocks, or other unwanted material can be thrown with sufficient force and cause personal injury, property damage, or damage to the snowthrower.  The skid shoes are on each side of the auger housing. They can be adjusted to increase or decrease the distance between the scraper bar and the surface to be cleared. ...
  • Page 14 6. Make sure that each skid shoe firmly touches the surface. Lubricate the Auger Assembly Then tighten the mounting nuts.  1. STOP the engine and remove the key.  NOTICE To prevent contact with the auger, make sure 2. Lubricate the auger shaft assembly (A, Figure 22) with that the mounting nuts are outside the auger housing. ...
  • Page 15 3. Lift the snowthrower up on the auger housing end. Note: When you fill the crankcase with oil, do not let the snowthrower stand on the auger housing for an extended period of time.  4. Remove the screws (A, Figure 23) and bottom panel (B). Adjust the Traction Control and Auger Cables ...
  • Page 16: Storage

    Tire pressure should be checked regularly. Recommended tire pressure changes by tire manufacturer. A good rule of thumb is to inflate the tire up to, but not more than, the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tire.  Storage Storage - Fuel System Fuel can become stale when kept in a storage container for more than 30 days.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Off-Season Storage • Lubricate the control lever linkages, chute and deflector, auger assembly, and drive wheel axles. At the end of the season, or when the unit is in storage for See Maintenance and Adjustments.  more than 30 days, complete the steps that follow.  •...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Specification Chart The spark ignition system on this snowthrower complies with Canadian standard ICES-002.   Item  Model 130000  Armature Air Gap   .010 - .014 inch (,25 - ,36 mm)  Intake Valve Clearance   .004 - .006 inch (,10 - ,15 mm)  Exhaust Valve Clearance   .006 - .008 inch (,15 - ,20 mm) ...