Briggs & Stratton 90000, 100000 Operating & Maintenance Manual
Briggs & Stratton 90000, 100000 Operating & Maintenance Manual

Briggs & Stratton 90000, 100000 Operating & Maintenance Manual

Briggs & stratton electric lawn mower operating & maintenance instructions
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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
90000
100000
Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model
number found on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in
the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety
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Engine Information
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Oil
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Fuel
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Starting Information
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Starting and Stopping
Maintenance
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Adjustments
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Parts and Service & Storage
Warranty Information
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Model
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11-13
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15-16
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 Copyright 2003 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operating & Maintenance
Type
3-5
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Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of
these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor
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bikes, aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in
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competitive events. Use of these engines in such applications
could result in property damage, serious injury (including
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paralysis), or even death.
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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
Code
Month Day Year
WARNING
www.briggsandstratton.com
Briggs & Stratton engines.
, (U.S.A. and Canada)
FORM NO. 275508-5/03

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  • Page 1 Model Series Covered in This Manual 90000 100000 Model Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model number found on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety .
  • Page 2 The Power That Works For You. Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Briggs & Stratton is committed to producing a line of engines which will make your life’s chores easier to perform. We have, at the same time, improved the design of our engines so they are environmentally friendly.
  • Page 3: Hazard Symbols And Meanings

    • 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 • Make you aware of hazards associated with engines •...
  • Page 4 SAFETY WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. •...
  • Page 5 SAFETY...
  • Page 6: Engine Information

    ENGINE INFORMATION 1. Carburetor 2. Air cleaner 3. Rope handle 4. Finger guard 5. Oil fill/Dipstick 6. Engine Model Type xxxxx xxxx xx 7. Muffler/(Muffler guard, if equipped)/ (Spark arrester, if equipped) GENERAL INFORMATION This is a single cylinder, L-head, air-cooled engine. It is a low emissions engine.
  • Page 7: Oil Capacity

    275508 CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty. OIL CAPACITY The engine holds approximately 5/8 qt (20 ozs;...
  • Page 8: Adding Fuel

    FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 77 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days. •...
  • Page 9 FAST. ♦ Start lawn mower on hard surface or over previously cut grass. STARTING A NEW ENGINE Add oil and fuel as instructed in this manual prior to attempting to start engine. (See Oil and Fuel) [1] Move throttle to FAST.
  • Page 10: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER TO START ENGINE When starting engine thereafter, push primer bulb firmly 3 times as illustrated below and pull starter rope as instructed below. [1] Check oil level (see p. 8). [2] Move throttle (if equipped) to FAST. [3] Firmly push primer bulb 3 times.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the engine, and may result in injury. In addition, use of other parts may void your warranty.
  • Page 12: Air Cleaner

    MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER All engines have an Oil-FoamR air cleaner. Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì...
  • Page 13 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. WARNING...
  • Page 14: Carburetor Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The carburetor on this engine is not adjustable. WARNING The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed. THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote throttle control may need adjustment.
  • Page 15: Service & Storage

    PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS PART Oil-Foam air cleaner element Oil-Foam air cleaner element used with cup Gas additive Resistor spark plug Standard spark plug Long life platinum spark plug (used on most L-head engines) Spark plug wrench Spark tester Oil pump kit (uses standard electric drill to remove oil from engine quickly)
  • Page 16 SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts: a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an ether), run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or b) if fuel tank contains gasoline, either run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or add a gasoline additive to the...
  • Page 17: 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 parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions stated below.
  • Page 18 EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THERE- AFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001 IN CANADA). The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S.
  • Page 19 La Corporation Briggs & Stratton (B&S), le California Air Resources Board (CARB) Garantie sur le système d'échappement (Garantie contre les défectuosités, droits et obligations du propriétaire) Déclaration de garantie sur le système d'échappement pour la Californie, les Etats-Unis Couverture de garantie Briggs & Stratton contre toute défectuosité du système de contrôle d'échappement Pièces sous garantie •...

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