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Briggs & Stratton 21000 Series Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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FORM NO. 276183-8/05
PRINTED
tN U.S.A.
© Copyright
2005 by Briggs & Stratton
Corporation
Operating
ntenance
Instructions
The Power That Works
For You®
Model Series
21000, 21100 covered
in this manual
www.briggsandstratton.com

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  • Page 1 FORM NO. 276183-8/05 PRINTED tN U.S.A. © Copyright 2005 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation Operating ntenance Instructions The Power That Works For You® Model Series 21000, 21100 covered in this manual www.briggsandstratton.com...
  • Page 2 Safety References SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENGINE: The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or Fire Read Manual CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury.
  • Page 3 Features 1. Carburetor 7. Spark Plug 8, Primer Bulb 2. Stop Switch location, if equipped/stop wires 3. Rope Handle 9. Engine Identification Model XXXXX Type XXXXXX Code 4. Fuel Fill XXXXXXXX 5. Air Cleaner 10. Oil Fill/Dipstick 6. Choke ® ®...
  • Page 4 Safety CAUTION WARNING This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. If you start the engine without oi!, the engine wit! be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty. WARNING When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
  • Page 5 Starting This engine is shipped WITHOUT oiI. See section on oil for recommendations, capacity, and filling details. CAUTION Operating engine at an excessive speed without proper engine loading will cause damage. DO NOT Full Choke operate a string trimmer with a line shorter than 10"...
  • Page 6 Stopping ,_WARNING Do not stop engine by moving choke control to CHOKE. Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur. 1. Depress stop switch located on the engine or equipment to stop. Need Assistance? Go to www.briggsandstratton.corn or call 1-800-233-3723...
  • Page 7 Troubleshooting CAUTION Engine will not start This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. If you start the engine without oil, the Out of fuel engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty. •...
  • Page 8 Adding Oil Capacity Engine holds approximately 3 ounces (90 hi). CAUTION Change oil after first 4 hours of use. KEEP ENGINE LEVEL Oil Recommendation Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher, such as Briggs & Stratton SAE 30, Part Number 100091 (3.2oz) or Briggs &...
  • Page 9 Changing OH & Checking Level Change oil after first 4 hours of use, then every 8 hours. Change oil every 4 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. WARNING wire and keep it away * Disconnect spark plug from spark plug.
  • Page 10 Fuel CAUTION Type of Fuel to Use Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasotine with a Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum fuels, are fuels blended with alcohols or ethers. from forming in the fuel system or on essential Excessive amounts of these blends can carburetor parts.
  • Page 11 Specifications Technical Information CAUTION All the components used to build this engine assembly must remain in place for the proper Power Ratings: The power ratings for an individual operation of this engine. engine model are initially developed by starting with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 We recommend that you use an authorized Briggs &...
  • Page 12 Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve the performance and WARNING extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only.genuine Bricig__ & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform well, may damage the engine, and may result in In addition, use of other parts may void your warranty.
  • Page 13 Air Cleaner Check and clean the intake chamber for dirt. If the foam air filter is dirty and worn, replace with clean filter. 1. Push cover tab to release cover, then pull cover away from engine to service air filter. Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge.
  • Page 14 Cleaning Debris Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area behind muffler free of any combustible Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water debris. could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry c oth.
  • Page 15 Storage The following precautions should be taken if storing WARNING your trimmer unit for a period exceeding 30 days, or for seasonal storage. • While engine is still warm, change oil. When storing fuel or equipment with fuel in tank: •...
  • Page 16 Service See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for PARTIAL LIST OF all your engine service needs. Each one carries a stock GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and is equipped with PARTS special service tools. Trained mechanics assure expert PART PART NO.
  • Page 17 Warranty information The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and B&S listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System Warranty improper maintenance of your small off-road engine. on your small off-road engine (SORE). In California, new small Your emissions control system...
  • Page 18 Parts which are scored or broken because an Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. engine was operated with insufficient or Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty contaminated lubricating oil, or an incorrect grade repairs.
  • Page 19 Effective,July1, 2004 replacesall undatedWarrantiesand all WarrantiesdatedbeforeJuly 1, 2004 LiMiTED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation witl repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.
  • Page 20 Suivent les dispositions particuti_res de la couverture de la garantie de d_fectuosit_ du contr6te des _missions. Etles viennent en compI_ment de Ia garantie des moteurs Briggs et Stratton pour les moteurs non r_glement_s qui Les moteurs qui sont certifies conformes aux normes se trouve dans Ies instructions de fonctionnement d'_missionsdu CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)

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