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Model Series 12A800, 12B700, 12B800, 12C700, 12C800, 12D800,
12J800, 12T700, 12T800, 12U800, 12V800, 12W800, 12X800, 12Y800,
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In the Interest of Safety
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Oil & Fuel Recommendations
Starting & Stopping
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Adjustments
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Maintenance
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Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
www.briggsandstratton.com
Before starting this engine, read and understand
this Operator/Owner Manual . Failure to follow instructions
in this manual could result in serious injury or death.
12F700, 12F800, 12G700, 12G800, 12H700, 12H800, 12J700,
127700, 127800, 128700, 128800, 129700, 129800
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Copyright 1998 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
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Maintenance Schedule
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Service, Storage & Specifications
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Emission System Warranty
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About Engine Warranty
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Engine Warranty
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FORM NO. 273693-8/98
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Summary of Contents for Briggs & Stratton 12X800 Series
- Page 1 Before starting this engine, read and understand this Operator/Owner Manual . Failure to follow instructions in this manual could result in serious injury or death. Operator/Owner Manual Model Series 12A800, 12B700, 12B800, 12C700, 12C800, 12D800, 12F700, 12F800, 12G700, 12G800, 12H700, 12H800, 12J700, 12J800, 12T700, 12T800, 12U800, 12V800, 12W800, 12X800, 12Y800, 127700, 127800, 128700, 128800, 129700, 129800 Model...
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Page 2: In The Interest Of Safety
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad en- gine repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. -
Page 3: Oil & Fuel Recommendations
Oil & Fuel Recommendations Fuel This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 77 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Fresh fuel prevents Before starting engine, check oil level as shown below. gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor Change and add oil according to chart below. -
Page 4: Starting And Stopping
Starting & Stopping Engine warm-up Start engine This is a low emissions engine which operates differently from Always keep hands and feet clear of mower blade or previously built engines. It is designed for maximum performance other rotating machinery. and life if operated with the throttle fully open (in FAST). Rewind starter The engine requires a warm-up period of several seconds to Grasp rope handle as illustrated and pull slowly until... - Page 5 Adjustments Control adjustments Carburetor adjustments 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. prevent accidental starting, remove spark plug wire from spark Depending on the controls of this engine, it may idle down plug and disconnect battery at nega- only 600 to 900 rpm, which accounts for the higher than...
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Page 6: Maintenance
See Maintenance Schedule, page 8. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. Maintenance Note that more frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions. Dual Element Air cleaner Note: Depending on engine Type Number, this engine may not be equipped with a pre-cleaner. - Page 7 See Maintenance Schedule, page 8. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. Maintenance Note that more frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions. Keep engine and parts clean. Grass, chaff or debris may clog the air cooling system, espe- cially after prolonged operation cutting tall, dry grass.
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Page 8: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule 273693 Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Every 5 Hours 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours or 100-300 Maintenance Operation or Daily Every Season Every Season Every Season... - Page 9 Service, Storage & Specifications For service Storage instructions See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Each Engines stored over 30 days need to be protected or drained one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and is of fuel to prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on equipped with special service tools.
- Page 10 Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 273693 and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) In the interest of the environment, B&S engines that meet strict emis- TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 sion requirements are labeled, “This engine conforms to 1995 - 1998 AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND...
- Page 11 About your engine warranty: (see back cover for statement of LIMITED WARRANTY). Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes 4. Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil, to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service or an incorrect grade of lubricating oil (check oil level daily Dealer may perform warranty repairs.
- Page 12 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY effective July 1, 1998 Replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 1998 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.
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