Engine Components; General Information; Safety Specifications - Briggs & Stratton 21000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Note: (This note applies only to engines used in the U.S.A.) Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed
by any nonroad engine 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.

ENGINE COMPONENTS

Fig. 1
1 Carburetor
2 Stop switch wires or stop switch location on engine.
3 Rope handle
4 Fuel fill
5 Air cleaner
6 Choke
7 Resistor spark plug
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Engine Model / Type / Code number
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Oil fill / dipstick
10 Primer bulb
Record your engine Model, Type and Code numbers here for future use.
Record your date of purchase here for future use.

GENERAL INFORMATION

In the U.S.A., the 21000 and 21100 engines covered in this manual are certified by
the California Air Resources Board to meet emissions standards for 50 hours. Such
certification does not grant the purchaser, owner or operator of this engine any
additional warranties with respect to the performance or operational life of this
engine. This engine is warranted solely according to the product and emissions
warranties stated elsewhere in this manual.

SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS

This manual contains safety information to make you aware
of the hazards and risks associated with engines, and how
to avoid them. Because Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know what
equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read and understand
these instructions and the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on
3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, fun/recreational go-karts,
aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in competitive events. Use of
these engines in such applications could result in property damage, serious
injury (including paralysis), or even death.
Symbols Associated with this Engine
Fire
Explosion
Kickback
Shock
Hot Surface
Moving Parts
Toxic Fumes
A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol
to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard
symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in
minor or moderate injury.
,
CAUTION when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation
that could result in damage to the engine.
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.
• Do not overfill fuel tank.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other
ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replace if necessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle in FAST
and crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that
have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline
vapors.
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Safety Alert
Read Operator's Manual
On Off
Oil
Fuel
Open Choke
Full / Closed Choke
WARNING
GB
Primer
bulb
Stop
Slow
Fast