Briggs & Stratton Snow Series Maintenance, NOTICE:, NOTICE:, NOTICE:, Annually, Fire hazard, Fire hazard, Reproduction, Rewind Start:, First 5 Hours, Do not exceed, Electric Start:, (F)

Maintenance

Use only original equipment replacement parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the unit, and may result in injury. In addition, use of other parts

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.

	Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic							may void your warranty.
	amputation, or laceration.							We recommend that you see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for all
	Fire hazard							maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts.
								NOTICE: All the components used to build this engine must remain in place for proper
								operation.
• Use a 3-wire extension cord.								Emissions Control
• First attach extension cord to electric starter connector and then into a wall								Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems
	receptacle. If additional extension cord is required, use a 3-wire.
								may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
								However, to obtain “no charge” emissions control service, the work must be performed
	service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
								by a factory authorized dealer. See the Emissions Warra ty.
NOTICE: This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start
									WARNING
the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you
start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered									Unintentional sparking can result	n f re r electric sh ck.
under warranty.									Unintentional start-up can result	n en anglement, traumatic
Note: Some engines and equipment have remote controls. See the equipment manual									amputation, or laceration.
									Fire hazard
for location and operation of remote controls.
1.	Check the oil level. See the How To Check/Add Oil section.
2.	Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3.	Turn the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, to the on position.
4.	Turn on the equipment switch (either a rocker (A) or a key (B) switch). See Figure 5.							Before performing adj stments or repairs:
5.	Turn the choke control (C) to the choke					position.		•	Disconnect the spark pl g wire and keep it away from the spark plug.
								•	Use only correct tools.
	Note: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
								•	Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine
6.	Push the primer (D) two times.								speed.
	Note: Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.							•	Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the
7.	Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (E). Pull the starter cord handle								iginal pa ts.
								•	Do n t st ike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel
	slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
									may later shatter during operation.
	Note: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, go to
								When testing f spark:
	BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
								• Use app oved spark plug tester.
								• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
	WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your
hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go. Broken bon s, fractur s,
bruises or sprains could result. When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until								Maintenance Chart
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
8.	Electric Start: First connect the extension cord to the power cord receptacle (F,							First 5 Hours
	Figure 6) and then into a wall receptacle. If an additional extension cord is required,							•	Change oil
	make sure it is a 3-wire.
								Every 8 Hours or Daily
	WARNING: If the extensi n c				rd is damaged, it must be replaced by the			• Check engine oil level
							Reproduction
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified pe s n in order to avoid a								Every 50 Hours or Annually
hazard.								•	Change engine oil
9.	Electric Start: Depress the push butt n (G). A ter the engine starts, first disconnect
								•	Check muffler and muffler guard
	the extension cord from he wall recep acle and then fr m the power cord receptacle
								Annually
	(F).
	Note: If the engine does not s art af er repeated attempts, go to							•	Replace spark plug
	BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM			r call 1-800-233-3723(in USA).
								•	Replace fuel filter (if equipped)
	NOTICE: To extend the life f			he s ar er, use short starting cycles (five seconds
								•	Check valve clearance **
	maximum). Wait	ne minu e be ween s arting cycles.
10.	Allow the engine to warm up f			r several minutes. Then, slowly move the choke				**	Not required unless engine performance problems are noted.
	control to the run		p siti n.

How To Stop The Engine - Figure 5

WARNING

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

•Do not choke the carburetor to stop engine.

1.Turn off the equipment switch (either a rocker (A) or a key (B) switch). See Figure 5.

2.After the engine stops, turn the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, to the closed position.

Carburetor Adjustment

Never make adjustments to the carburetor. The carburetor was set at the factory to operate efficiently under most conditions. However, if adjustments are required, see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for service.

NOTICE: The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies the top speed at which the engine will be operated. Do not exceed this speed.

How To Replace The Spark Plug - Figure 7

Check the gap (A, Figure 7) with a wire gauge (B). If necessary, reset the gap. Install and tighten the spark plug to the recommended torque. For gap setting or torque, see the Specifications section.

Note: In some areas, local law requires using a resistor spark plug to suppress ignition signals. If this engine was originally equipped with a resistor spark plug, use the same type for replacement.

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