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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Model 120000 Quantum Snow ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Form No. 277100-12/06 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety References 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: Features
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 (if equipped) 10. Dipstick / Oil Fill / Top Oil Drain 11. -
Page 4: Starting
Starting WARNING 1. Add oil. Ensure level is at FULL mark on dipstick. Use the correct oil type for expected starting • Start and run engine outdoors. temperature. DO NOT OVERFILL. See page 6 • Do not start or run engine in for oil recommendations, capacity, and filling enclosed area, even if doors or details. -
Page 5: Operating And Stopping
Operating 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: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Starter Handle will not pull. r 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, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc. Engine will not start. -
Page 7: Oil
Checking Oil Level • Check oil level before starting the engine. CAUTION • Keep oil level at FULL. This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton • Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours. without oil. If you start the engine without oil, 1. - Page 8 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 Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose when operating the engine under heavy load or in high of used oil properly.
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Page 9: Fuel
Fuel Adding Fuel Type of Fuel to Use • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a WARNING minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor • Turn engine OFF and let engine parts. -
Page 10: Specifications And Emission Information
Specifications Technical Information Engine Power Rating Information We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & The gross power rating for individual gas engine Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of of the engine and engine parts. -
Page 11: Maintenance
WARNING Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve the performance and Unintentional sparking can result extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs in fire or electric shock. & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not Fire or explosion can cause perform as well, may damage the engine, and may 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 Check the spark plug every season. Replace the spark WARNING plug if upon inspection the electrodes are burned or worn. Ensure the spark plug is clean. Check the gap with a feeler gauge and reset to .76 mm or .030 in. if If you perform any maintenance on necessary.
- Page 14 Cleaning Debris CAUTION Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry and controls clean. Keep area around and behind cloth.
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Page 15: Storage And Service
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 16: Warranty Information
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 periods of time listed below, provided there has been no B&S are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small... - Page 17 ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and 3. Leaking carburetors, clogged fuel pipes, sticking apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any valves, or other damage, caused by using Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty contaminated or stale fuel. repairs.
- Page 18 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective 12/06 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. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.
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