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Oil Recommendations (see fig. ©)
Engine shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil.
Before starting engine
, fill with oil. Do not over-fill.
Optional gear reduction may not be filled with oil. If
engine is equipped with gear reduction, see oil
checking/filling instructions (Maintenance, next page).
Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service
SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher such as Briggs & Stratton
30W, Part Number 100005. Use no special additives
with recommended oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC
GF-2, API certification mark and API ser-
vice symbol (shown at left) with “SJ/CF
ENERGY CONSERVING” or higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of
synthetic oil does not alter required oil
change intervals.
* Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive
engines. The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity
oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)in temperatures above
40° F(4° C) will result in higher than normal oil
consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil,
check oil level more frequently .
** SAE 30 oil, if used below 40° F(4° C), will result
in hard starting and possible engine bore
damage due to inadequate lubrication.
Check oil level.
Oil Capacity: Models 110000, 120000 is about 21 oz. or
0.6 liter; Models 200000, 210000 is about 28 oz. or 0.8
liter.
Place engine level and clean around oil fill
➊.
Remove dipstick ➋, wipe with clean cloth, insert and
tighten down again. Remove dipstick and check oil
level. Oil should be at FULL mark
➌. If oil is required,
add slowly. Do not over-fill.
OR
Remove oil filler plug
➍. Oil should be full to
overflowing
➎ .
Tighten dipstick or oil filler plug firmly before starting
engine.
Fuel Recommendations
Use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with a minimum of
85 octane. Leaded gasoline may be used if it is
commercially available and if unleaded is unavailable.
Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30
days. See Storage.
In U.S.A. leaded gasoline may not be used. Some
fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated gasolines, are
gasolines blended with alcohols or ethers. Excessive
amounts of these blends can damage the fuel system
or cause performance problems. If any undesirable
operating symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower
percentage of alcohol or ether.
This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust
Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).
Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. Do not
mix oil with gasoline.
For engine protection, we recommend using Briggs &
Stratton Fuel Stabilizer available from an Authorized
Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
Check fuel level.
Before refueling, allow
engine to cool 2 minutes.
Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to refuel. Fill
tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches below top of neck to
allow for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill.
Starting (see figs. ¢£)
ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET
CLEAR OF EQUIPMENT MOVING PARTS.
Do not use a pressurized starting
fluid. V apors are flammable.
Start, store and fuel equipment in level position.
CAUTION: Some engines may be equipped with OIL
GARD.TheOIL GARD is intended to warn the
operator that the engine is low on oil. Always check oil
level before starting. Engine damage may occur if the
oil level is not properly maintained and will void
warranty coverage. If the engine will not start, has
stopped running and/or a light flickers in the stop
switch, add oil (see instructions).
Before starting (see fig.
¢)
1. Move choke control
➊ to CHOKE position.
2. Move throttle control ➋ to FAST position.
3. Turn fuel shut-off valve ➌ ON, if equipped.
4. Move stop control
➍ to ON position, if equipped.
Note: O IL GARD light in rocker stop switch
➍,if
equipped, warns of low oil level. Light will flicker and en-
gine will not start, or restart. Oil must be added. Fill to
FULL
mark on dipstick or overflowing at oil filler plug.
Do not over-fill. OIL GARD, however, will not stop a
running engine if the engine runs low on oil.
Rewind starter (see fig.
£)
Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until
resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapid-
ly to overcome compression, prevent
kickback and start engine. Repeat i
necessary with choke in RUN position and throttle in
FAST. When FAST. When engine starts, operate in
FAST position.
Electric starter (see fig.
£)
On engines equipped with 12 volt starting systems, turn
key to START position
➊. Repeat if necessary with
throttle control in FAST position. When engine starts,
operate in FAST position.
Note: If equipment manufacturer has supplied battery,
charge it before trying to start engine, as equipment
manufacturer recommends.
Note: Use short starting cycles (15 s ecs. per min.) to
prolong starter life. Extended cranking can damage
starter motor.
Stopping (see fig. ¤)
Do not move choke control to CHOKE position to stop
engine. Backfire or engine damage may occur. Move
throttle control to IDLE or SLOW position
➊,if
equipped. Then move stop control to OFF position
➋
or turn key to OFF ➌. Close fuel shut-off valve ➍.
Note: Always remove key from switch when equipment
is not in use or left unattended.
Note: When engine is transported, close fuel shut-off
valve to prevent leakage.
Adjustments
To prevent acci-
dental starting, re-
move spark plug
wire ➊ and ground
it before adjusting, and disconnect battery at negative
terminal, if equipped.
Throttle control adjustments (see fig.
¥)
Remote control
Loosen casing clamp screw
➋. Move casing and wire ➌
in direction of arrow to end of travel. Move throttle
control to FAST position
➍. T ighten casing clamp
screw.
Carburetor adjustment
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.
See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for
carburetor adjustment.
The carburetor on this engine is low emission. Air/fuel
mixture is not adjustable. It may be equipped with
governed idle. Governed idle and top speed have been
set at the factory. If adjustment is required, see an
Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
Note: Engines operated at about 3000 to 5000 feet
(900 to 1500 meters) above sea level may require a
high altitude carburetor main jet. If erratic performance
is observed, contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized
Service Dealer for cost to install/purchase a high alti-
tude carburetor main jet, if available.
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