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Operating & Maintenance Instructions
Model Series
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21000
21100
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Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model number found
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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. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels and hang tags. The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actua
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275064 BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* • Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO • Make you aware of hazards associated with engines • Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those hazards, and • Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury. HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS The safet
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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. WHEN ADDING FUEL • If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine. • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. •Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable. • Fill fuel t
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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- tanglement, traumatic amputation, or lac- • Start and run engine outdoors. eration. • Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open. BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS WARNING • Disconnect spark plug wir
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ENGINE INFORMATION 7 8 1 6 2 9 5 3 10 11 4 12 1. Carburetor 8. Fuel return hose 2. Stop switch 9. Fuel intake hose 3. Rope handle 10. Primer bulb 4. Fuel fill 11. Engine Model Type Code xxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx 5. Air cleaner 6. Choke 12. Oil fill / dipstick 7. Spark plug GENERAL INFORMATION TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE MODEL Armature air gap . . . 0.010 0.014 in. (0.25 0.36 mm) This is a single cylinder, air-cooled engine. It is a low emissions en- Spark p
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275064 OIL 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. Do not * overfill. -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100 °F -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 °C OIL CAPACITY STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Engine holds approximately 3 ounces (90 ml). CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter tha
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FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE •Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or minimum of 87 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from reformulated gasoline, are gasoline blended with forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts of these parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within blends can damage the fuel system or cause 30 days. performance problems. If any undesirable operating symptoms occur, use
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STARTING CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton If you are starting your engine for the without oil. Check oil level before starting engine. FIRST time, follow the steps outlined under Starting A New Engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty. STARTING A NEW ENGINE WARNING Add oil and fuel as instructed in this manual prior to attempting to start engine. (See Oil and Fuel) • Do not use pressurized
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STARTING AND STOPPING CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton If you are starting your engine for the without oil. Check oil level before starting engine. FIRST time, follow the steps outlined under Starting A New Engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty. TO START ENGINE 1. Check oil level. Oil should be at FULL, if not add oil. FULL (See Oil) FULL CHOKE 2. Set unit on flat surface, push PO
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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. Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and may damage the engine, and m
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MAINTENANCE CHANGING OIL & CHECKING LEVEL CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities, service cen- ter, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities. 1. Change oil while engine is OFF but still warm, ensure fuel cap is tightened securely. 2. Remove dipstick, and drain oil in direction shown. 3. Place engine level. Remove dipstick. Using oil measure cup pour oil slowly adding 0.
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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 WARNING spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent unintentional sparking. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or lac
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SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE SERVICE See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Each The following precautions should be taken if storing your one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and trimmer unit for a period exceeding 30 days, or for seasonal is equipped with special service tools. Trained mechanics storage. assure expert repair service on all Briggs & Stratton • While engine is still warm, change oil. engines. Only dealers advertising as Authorized Briggs & • Clean en
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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. This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to t
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