Briggs & Stratton 110000 Series Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
110000
120000
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 and Starting Information
Starting and Stopping
Maintenance
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Adjustments
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Parts and Service & Storage
Warranty Information
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 Copyright 2003 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operating & Maintenance
Type
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Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of
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these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor
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bikes, fun/recreational go-karts, aircraft products or vehicles
intended for use in competitive events. Use of these engines in
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such applications could result in property damage, serious
injury (including paralysis), or even death.
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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
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www.briggsandstratton.com
Briggs & Stratton engines.
, (U.S.A. and Canada)
FORM NO. 275749-8/03

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  • Page 1 Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual 110000 120000 Model Type Code Month Day Year 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.
  • Page 2 The Power That Works For You. Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regard- ing the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index.
  • Page 3: Hazard Symbols And Meanings

    275749 BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions INFORMATION TO: AND the instructions for the equipment this engine • Make you aware of hazards associated with powers.* • Failure to follow instructions could result in serious engines •...
  • Page 4 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Starting engine creates sparking. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Explosion and fire could result. • If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not WHEN ADDING FUEL •...
  • Page 5: Engine Information

    SAFETY WARNING WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an Unintentional sparking can result in fire or odorless, colorless, poison gas. electric shock. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. Unintentional start-up can result in en- • Start and run engine outdoors. tanglement, traumatic amputation, or •...
  • Page 6: General Information

    ENGINE INFORMATION 1. Primer bulb 7. Rope handle 2. Air cleaner 8. Fuel tank 3. Fuel fill 9. Oil fill/Dipstick 4. Finger guard 10. Side drain plug (if equipped) 5. Spark plug wire 11. Muffler/Muffler guard (if equipped) 6. Carburetor 12.
  • Page 7: Oil Capacity

    275749 SAE Viscosity Grades 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.
  • Page 8: Adding Fuel

    FUEL • This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust TYPE OF FUEL TO USE Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications). • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.
  • Page 9: To Start Engine

    STARTING CAUTION WARNING If engine must be tipped to transport equipment, inspect or remove grass, keep spark plug side of engine up. Transporting or tipping engine with spark plug down may cause: KEEP SPARK PLUG UP • Smoking, • Hard starting, •...
  • Page 10: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped) TO START ENGINE Primer Choke [3] Move throttle to FAST (if [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). equipped). Operate en- [4] Firmly push primer bulb 3 times OR gine with throttle [2] Open fuel shut-off valve rotate choke knob or move choke control FAST position.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL Regular maintenance will improve the performance and Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & control devices and systems may be performed by any Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
  • Page 12: Air Cleaner

    MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. The cartridge is either flat or oval (see illustrations). In addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner. CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or sol- vents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can Pre-cleaner damage cartridge;...
  • 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. If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire WARNING from the spark plug, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking.
  • Page 14: Cleaning Debris

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS Engine parts should be kept WARNING clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. accumulated debris. This is Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush especially important if cutting or dry cloth.
  • Page 15: Throttle Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote TO ADJUST STOP SWITCH throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. WARNING GOVERNOR CONTROL STOP LEVER SWITCH...
  • Page 16: Service & Storage

    SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & When you purchase equipment powered by a Briggs & Stratton engine, you are assured of STRATTON PARTS highly skilled, reliable service at more than 30,000 Authorized Service Dealers BRIGGS & STRATTON worldwide, including more than 5,000 Master PART PART NO.
  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2003 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2003 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.
  • Page 18 Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) 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).
  • Page 19 (Cette page ne s’applique que pour le Canada et les Etats−Unis) La Corporation Briggs & Stratton (B&S), le California Air Resources Board (CARB) et le Bureau de protection environnementale des EtatsUnis (US EPA) Garantie sur le système d’échappement (Garantie contre les défectuosités, droits et obligations du propriétaire) LA GARANTIE SUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉCHAPPEMENT EST APPLICABLE SUR LES MOTEURS VANTES QUI ONT ÉTÉ...

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