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For future reference, write your engine Model/Type/Code here.
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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.
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Copyright 1998 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operator/Owner Manual
Model Series 110400, 111400, 113400,
120400, 121400 & 123400
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Maintenance Schedule
Service, Storage & Specifications
Emission System Warranty
About Engine Warranty
Engine Warranty
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FORM NO. 273700-7/98
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Summary of Contents for Briggs & Stratton 110400

  • 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 110400, 111400, 113400, 120400, 121400 & 123400 Model Type Code For future reference, write your engine Model/Type/Code here.
  • 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 Before starting engine, check oil level as shown below. of 85 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Fresh fuel prevents 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 Choke operation/engine warm-up Start engine This engine is a low emissions engine which operates differ- Always keep hands and feet clear of mower blade or ently from previously built engines. It is designed for maxi- other moving parts. mum performance and life if operated with the choke fully Rewind starter open (in RUN) and throttle fully open (in FAST).
  • Page 5 Adjustments Control adjustments Carburetor adjustments The manufacturer of equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed. To prevent accidental starting, remove Differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load may require spark plug wire from spark plug and WIRE minor carburetor adjustment.
  • 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. Note: Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kerosene, which will cause the cartridge to deteriorate. Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge.
  • 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 clean Clean fuel filter, if equipped, every 50 hours. Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush. Do not clean FILTER with a forceful spray of water because water could contami- nate fuel system.
  • Page 8: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule 273700 Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Every 8 Hours 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours or Maintenance Operation Yearly or Daily Every Season Every Season Every Season...
  • Page 9 Valve clearance is: Model Series 110400, 111400, 113400 Intake* ..... .
  • Page 10 Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 273700 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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