Briggs & Stratton 110400 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Briggs & Stratton 110400 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
110400
111400
113400
120400
121400
123400
124400
125400
126400
127400
128400
201400
202400
203400
204400
205400
206400
207400
210400
Note: General Model Series numbers noted above include many specific numbers
like the ones on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in
the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here.
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Safety
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Engine Information
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Oil
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Fuel and Starting Information
Starting and Stopping
Maintenance
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Adjustments
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Parts and Service & Storage
Warranty Information
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 Copyright 2001 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operating & Maintenance
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Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of
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these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor
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bikes, aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in
competitive events. Use of these engines in such applications
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could result in property damage, serious injury (including
paralysis), or even death.
Need assistance? Go to
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for detailed information regarding
1-800-233-3723
Or call,
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to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages
offering engine maintenance information.
Instructions
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www.briggsandstratton.com
Briggs & Stratton engines.
, (U.S.A. and Canada)
FORM NO. 275092-5/01

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  • Page 1 Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual 110400 111400 113400 120400 121400 123400 124400 125400 126400 127400 128400 201400 202400 203400 204400 205400 206400 Model Type Code 207400 210400 Note: General Model Series numbers noted above include many specific numbers Month Day Year like the ones on your engine.
  • Page 2 The Power That Works For You. Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.
  • Page 3: Hazard Symbols And Meanings

    275092 BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* • Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO •...
  • Page 4 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. shock. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. traumatic amputation, or laceration. WHEN ADDING FUEL BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR •...
  • Page 5 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, colorless, poison gas. hair, clothing, or accessories. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can fainting or death. result.
  • Page 6: Engine Parts

    ENGINE PARTS 1. Spark plug 2. Air cleaner 10. Fuel tank 3. Choke 11. Oil fill/Dipstick 4. Carburetor (if equipped) 5. Fuel shut-off valve 12. Blower housing (if equipped) 13. Oil drain plug 6. Rope handle 14. Oil fill cap 7.
  • Page 7: Oil Capacity

    275092 CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification mark and API service symbol Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting (shown at left) with “SJ/CF ENERGY CON- engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not SERVING”...
  • Page 8: Adding Fuel

    CHECKING AND ADDING OIL [1] Remove dipstick [3] Pour oil slowly. [2] Insert dipstick, Oil Fill and wipe with Fill FULL with Dipstick clean cloth. mark on dip- TIGHTEN. stick. Replace Remove and tighten dip- FULL OIL check oil level. LEVEL stick.
  • Page 9: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING WARNING CAUTION: OIL GARD (if equipped) is intended to prevent starting an engine that is low on oil. See page 7. Always check oil level before starting engine. Under certain conditions, OIL GARD may not shut down a running engine.
  • Page 10 STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped) TO START ENGINE LEVEL OPEN POSITION Fuel shut-off Choke [4] Move throttle FULL [2] Turn fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn (if equipped) to FAST. to OPEN. Operate engine with throttle in FAST. [1] Check oil level (see p.
  • Page 11: Changing Oil

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL Regular maintenance will improve the performance and Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & control devices and systems may be performed by any Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
  • Page 12: Air Cleaner

    MAINTENANCE REMOVING and INSTALLING OVAL AIR CLEANER AIR CLEANER All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. The cartridge is [1] Remove knob and cover. either flat or oval (see illustrations). In addition, some [2] Lift air cleaner assembly (pre-cleaner, if equipped, engines have a pre-cleaner.
  • Page 13: Cleaning Debris

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & 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 the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire WARNING from the spark plug, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking.
  • Page 14: Throttle Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote WARNING throttle control may need adjustment. See your Authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. The manufacturer of the equipment on which this Manual friction of fixed throttle control adjustments, see engine is installed specifies top speed at which the your Authorized Briggs &...
  • Page 15: Service & Storage

    SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & An illustrated shop manual includes com- mon specifications and detailed informa- STRATTON PARTS tion covering adjustment, tune-up and repair of Briggs & Stratton single cylinder, BRIGGS & STRATTON OHV, 4 cycle engines. It is available for PART PART NUMBER purchase from an Authorized Briggs &...
  • Page 16 SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE [2] While engine is still warm, change oil. Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [3] Remove spark plug and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on engine oil into cylinder.
  • Page 17 (This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.) 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 MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995...
  • Page 18 About your engine warranty: (see next page for statement of LIMITED WARRANTY). Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes 4. Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil, Dealer may perform warranty repairs.
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY effective July 1, 2000 Replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 2000 LIMITED WARRANTY “Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the engine that are defective in material or workmanship or both.
  • Page 20 (Cette page ne s'applique que pour le Canada et les Etats-Unis) La Corporation Briggs & Stratton (B&S), le California Air Resources Board (CARB) et le Bureau de protection environnementale des Etats-Unis (US EPA) Garantie sur le système d'échappement (Garantie contre les défectuosités, droits et obligations du propriétaire) LA GARANTIE SUR LE SYSTÈME D'ÉCHAPPEMENT EST APPLICABLE SUR LES MOTEURS VANTES QUI ONT ÉTÉ...

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