Briggs & Stratton Quantum 120000 Series User Manual

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Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
Model Type Code
Month Day Year
Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
120000
Note: General Model Series number noted above is 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 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Information 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel and Starting Information 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping 9-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 11-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and Service & Storage 15-16. . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines
on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, 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.
Need assistance? Go to www.briggsandstratton.com
for detailed information regarding
Briggs & Stratton engines.
Or call,
1-800-233-3723, (U.S.A. and Canada)
to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages
offering engine maintenance information.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.  Copyright 2001 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation FORM NO. 275177-10/01

Briggs & Stratton Quantum 120000 Series Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, single cylinder, OHV
Displacement	190 cc
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Cooling	Air-cooled
Valve Train	Overhead Valve (OHV)
Oil Capacity	20 oz (0.6 L)
Starting System	Recoil start
Ignition System	Magnetron® electronic ignition
Recommended Oil	SAE 30

Summary

Engine Operation and Safety Precautions

Before Operating Engine Safety

Advises reading instructions and understanding safety information.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Explains safety alert symbols, signal words, and hazard symbols.

Fuel and Starting Safety

Fuel Handling and Storage Safety

Warnings and precautions for handling and storing gasoline.

Starting and Testing Safety

Safety measures for starting engines and testing for spark.

Fire and Explosion Prevention

Precautions against sparking, flammable gases, and fire risks.

Operational Hazard Warnings

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Warnings about carbon monoxide poisoning and safe operating locations.

Rotating Parts and Entanglement

Precautions against rotating parts and entanglement risks.

Hot Engine Parts and Fire Risk

Warnings about hot engine parts and fire risks from debris.

Starter Kickback Hazard

Precautions to prevent injury from starter cord kickback.

Engine Oil Management

Oil Type and Viscosity Selection

Checking and Adding Oil

Step-by-step instructions for checking and filling engine oil levels.

Starting and Stopping Engine

Manual Starter Operation

Detailed steps for starting the engine using the manual rewind starter.

Engine Stopping Procedure

Instructions on how to properly stop the engine.

Electric Starter Operation

Starting with Electric Starter

Stopping Engine with Electric Start

Maintenance Schedule and Procedures

Changing Engine Oil

Air Cleaner and Fuel Filter Maintenance

Air Cleaner Service and Replacement

Fuel Filter Replacement Procedure

Engine and Parts Maintenance

Muffler and Spark Plug Service

Cleaning Debris and Deposits

Fuel System and Air Cooling Care

Emission Control Warranty Details

Owner Rights and Responsibilities

Warranty Coverage Provisions

Engine Owner Warranty Policy

Limited Warranty Statement

Warranty Period Summary