Briggs & Stratton BRUTE 1695565 Quick Setup Manual

Single Stage Snowthrower
DANGER:
Amputation Hazard
Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury or death.
Shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute.
Use clean-out tool, not hands!
WARNING:
Failure to read and follow the Operator's Manual and all operating instructions
can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Fuel and its vapors are fl ammable and explosive. Turn off engine and wait at least
2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.
Auger Drive Lever
Chute Deflector
Crank Assembly
Discharge Chute
Auger
Spark Plug Access Panel Choke
Recoil Starter Handle
How to Remove the Snowthrower from the Carton
1. Locate and remove the container of oil.
2. Locate all parts that are packed separately and remove from the carton.
3. Remove and discard the packing material from around the snowthrower.
4. Cut down all four corners of the carton and lay the side panels fl at.
5. Remove the plastic bag that covers the snowthrower.
6. Grasp the lower handle and roll the snowthrower off the carton.
CAUTION: DO NOT back over cables.
Make sure you have the following items before assembly.
• Electric Start Cord
• Owner's Manual
• Fuel Stabilizer
• Container Oil 5W30
• Parts Bag
Note: "Right" and "Left" are from the operator's position behind the unit.
Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions in the manual. All fasteners
are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled.
WARNING: Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the snowthrower, disconnect the
wire from the spark plug wire.
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Model 1695565
Crank Assembly
WARNING ADVERTISSEMENT
• Read and follow Operating • Lea y siga las instrucciones de operación
Instructions before running engine. antes de ejecutar el motor.
FIRE HAZARD FUEGO DE RISQUE
• Gasoline is flammable. Allow • L'essence est inflammable. Laisser
engine to cool at least refroidir le moteur pendant au moins
2 minutes before refueling. 2 minutes avant de faire le plein.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING INTOXICACIÓN POR MONÓXIDO DE
HAZARD CARBONO DE RISQUE Ignition Key
• Engines emit carbon monoxide, • Les moteurs émettent du monoxyde de carbone.
DO NOT run in enclosed area. NE PAS faire tourner le moteur dans des espaces clos.
DISCHARGE HAZARD DÉCHARGE DE RISQUE
• Always direct discharge chute • Toujours diriger la goulotte d'éjection de
so as to avoid injury to persons manière à ne pas blesser quiconque ou
or damage to property. provoquer des dommages matériels.
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Engine Start Button
How to Assemble the Handle
1. Remove the packing material
from the upper and lower handles.
2. Loosen the knobs (A) on each side
of the upper handle (B).
3. Raise the upper handle to the
operating position. Hold the upper
handle apart to prevent scratching
the lower handle.
Note: Make sure the cables are not
caught between the upper and
lower handle.
4. Tighten the knobs.
Add Oil to the Engine
The snow thrower was shipped with
a container of 5W30 motor oil. This
oil must be added to the engine before
operating.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
2. Remove the oil fi ll cap/dipstick (C)
and fi ll the crankcase to "FULL" line
on dipstick. DO NOT overfi ll.
3. Pour the oil slowly into the engine
oil fi ll. DO NOT overfi ll. After adding
oil, wait one minute and then
recheck the oil level.
4. Tighten the oil fi ll cap/dipstick
securely each time you check the
oil level.
Note: Synthetic oil can assist with starting in extreme cold temperatures. Synthetic 5W30 is
acceptable for all temperatures. Do NOT mix oil with unleaded gasoline.
Add Fuel to the Engine
This engine is certifi ed to operate on gasoline (petrol). The emissions control system for this
engine is EM (Engine Modifi cations).
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or those using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture, leading to phase separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
Note: To avoid engine problems, the fuel system must be emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel next season. See the Storage section in the operator's manual for additional infor-
mation.
Fill the fuel tank only with fresh, clean, unleaded regular, unleaded fuel with a minimum of
85 octane. DO NOT use leaded gasoline. Make sure the fuel container you is free from rust or
foreign particles.
1. Stop the engine. Before you remove fuel cap, let the engine cool at least 2 minutes.
2. Remove the fuel cap. Fill the fuel tank only to the bottom of the fi ller neck to allow for fuel
expansion. Be careful not to overfi ll.
3. Replace the fuel cap before starting the engine.
WARNING: Fuel and its vapors are extremely fl ammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death.
• Turn engine off and wait at least 2 minutes removing the gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open fl ames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
• Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting the engine.
Before Operating
Before you operate your new snow thrower, please review the following checklist:
• Make sure all assembly has been completed.
• Make sure the discharge chute rotates freely.
• Make sure that no loose parts remain in the carton.
• See the Operator's manual for the correct type of oil to use.
• Make sure the fuel tank is fi lled with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline (petrol) with a
minimum of 85 octane.
• Become familiar with the location of all controls and understand their function.
• Before starting the engine, make sure all controls operate correctly.
Read Manuals Before Starting Engine
Read and follow the safety rules and operating instructions before operating the snowthrower.
Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of the controls and understand the
maintenance requirements.
DANGER: Amputation hazard
Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury or death.
Shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute. Use clean-out tool, not hands!
WARNING: Failure to read and follow the Operator's Manuals and all operating instructions
can result in serious injury or death.
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Rev. -
07/2009
Questions?
Do not return unit to the store. We can help.
Call Customer Service Toll-Free 1-800-743-4115
Or visit our website www.brutepower.com
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