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FORM NO. 276348-01/06
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
© Copyright 2006 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
The Power That Works For You.
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Model 110000 120000 Series covered in this manual
www.briggsandstratton.com

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  • Page 1 FORM NO. 276348-01/06 PRINTED IN U.S.A. © Copyright 2006 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation Operating & Maintenance Instructions The Power That Works For You. ® Model 110000 120000 Series covered in this manual www.briggsandstratton.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety References SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENGINE: The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety Read information about hazards that can result in personal Fire Manual injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury.
  • Page 3: Engine Features

    Engine Features 1. Rewind rope handle 6. Engine identification Model Type and Date Code 2. Fuel cap 7. Oil fill and dipstick 3. Air cleaner 8. Side oil drain, if equipped 4. Primer bulb 9. Muffler and spark arrester, if 5.
  • Page 4: Operator Safety

    Operator Safety Fresh Startt Fuel Cap WARNING DANGER Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Contents are HARMFUL OR FATAL IF Fire or explosion can cause severe burns SWALLOWED. Avoid contact to eyes, or death. skin, or clothing. Do not take internally. Avoid breathing the mist or vapor.
  • Page 5 WARNING WARNING Rapid retraction of starter cord Running engines produce heat. Engine (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward parts, especially muffler, become engine faster than you can let go. extremely hot. Severe thermal burns can Broken bones, fractures, bruises or occur on contact.
  • Page 6 This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with engines. Read the Operating Manual before starting your engine. ADD OIL WHAT KIND? High quality SAE 30 motor oil. HOW MUCH? To FULL line on dipstick. Engine holds about 20 oz.
  • Page 7 ReadyStart go to step 4. ™ PUSH PRIMER HOW MANY TIMES? Press times the FIRST TIME you start engine. For all future starts, press times. HOW? Locate primer bulb. Press with finger. Wait two seconds between each press. SPECIAL CONCERNS? Pressing primer too many times can flood engine with gas.
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Starter Handle will Not Pull WARNING Close bail or operator control bar. • Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) Place equipment on flat level surface. • will pull hand and arm toward engine faster Remove all external equipment/engine loads before than you can let go.
  • Page 9 Readystartt Instructions Rewind Start Check the oil level. Ensure level is at FULL mark on the dipstick. Use a high quality motor oil. Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is Check the oil recommendations for the correct oil • felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid type to use depending on expected starting kickback.
  • Page 10 Starting Instructions Rewind Start Check oil level. Ensure level is at FULL mark on dipstick. Use a high quality motor oil. Check the Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is oil recommendations for the correct oil type to use •...
  • Page 11: Oil

    Check oil level before starting the engine. Keep oil level at FULL. Do not overfill. Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours. Capacity Engine oil capacity is 2/3 qt. (22 oz.; 0.65 liter). NOTE: Often residual oil remains in engine. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.
  • Page 12 Changing Oil Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 50 CAUTION hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly.
  • Page 13: Fuel

    Fuel Type of gasoline to use Fuel Storage This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in fuel Modifications).
  • Page 14 Fresh Startt Continuous Fuel Preserver - Fuel Cap Your engine may be equipped with DANGER a Fresh Start fuel cap. Contents are HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. Avoid contact to eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not take internally. Avoid breathing the mist or vapor. Overexposure to eyes or skin can cause irritation.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Engine 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 Briggs Unintentional sparking can result in fire or & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as electric shock.
  • Page 16 Air Cleaner All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. The cartridge CAUTION is either flat or oval. In addition, some engines have a pre--cleaner. Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge. Removing and Installing Flat Air Cleaner Removing and Installing Oval Air Cleaner ASSEMBLE SO CARTRIDGE LIP TOUCHES...
  • Page 17 Cleaning Debris Muffler Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris If muffler is equipped with spark arrester screen, from engine. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. remove screen for inspection. Replace screen if Keep area behind muffler free of any combustible damaged or plugged.
  • Page 18 Storage Equipment stored with fuel can become stale when Perform the following before long-term storage of stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid and gum equipment. deposits to form in fuel system or on essential While engine is still warm, change oil. carburetor parts.
  • Page 19: Engine Specifications

    Engine Specifications Model Series 110000 CAUTION Bore ..... . . 2--11/16 in. (68.26 mm) All the components used to build this engine assembly must remain in place for the proper Stroke .
  • Page 20 Emission Information Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Certain Briggs & Stratton engines will be certified to Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards meet the United States Environmental Protection must display information regarding the Emissions Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For Durability Period and the Air Index.
  • Page 21 Emission Warranty Information Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and B&S emissions control system on your engine for the periods of time are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System Warranty listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or...
  • Page 22: Engine Warranty Policy

    Engine Warranty Policy Effective January 1, 2006 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2006. 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 23 ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and This warranty covers engine related defective material apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any and/or workmanship only, and not replacement or refund Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs. of the equipment to which the engine may be mounted.

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