Briggs Stratton Plumbing Product 117400 User Manual

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Operating & Maintenance Instructions  
Betriebsanleitung & Wartungsvorschriften  
Drifts- og vedligeholdelsesvejledning  
Instrucciones de Mantenimiento & Operación  
Instructions d’utilisation et de maintenance  
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Istruzioni per l’uso e la manutenzione  
Anvisninger for bruk og vedlikehold  
Gebruiksaanwijzing  
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Instruções de operação e de manutenção  
Instruktionsbok  
Käyttö & Huolto-ohjeet  
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Vanguard  
Model 50000  
85400  
86400  
117400  
118400  
138400  
185400  
187400  
235400  
237400  
245400  
246400  
247400  
E Copyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation  
Form No. MS-3824-3/07  
Printed in U.S.A.  
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com  
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A.  
 
Note: (This note applies only to engines used in the U.S.A.) Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed  
by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs & Stratton  
warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.  
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ENGINE COMPONENTS  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
WARNING  
In the state of California, Model 50000, 85400, 86400,  
117400, 118400, 138400 engines are certified by the  
California Air Resources Board to meet emissions  
standards for 125 hours; Model 185400, 187400,  
235400, 237400, 245400, 246400, 247400 for 250  
hours. Such certification does not grant the purchaser,  
owner or operator of this engine any additional  
warranties with respect to the performance or opera-  
tional life of this engine. This engine is warranted solely  
according to the product and emissions warranties  
stated elsewhere in this manual.  
Fig. 1  
The engine exhaust from this product contains  
chemicals known to the State of California to cause  
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.  
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Fuel shut-off valve  
Rope handle  
Air cleaner  
2
3
4
Engine  
Model  
xxxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx  
Type  
Code  
WARNING  
5
6
Throttle and choke controls  
Fuel fill  
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize  
the use of these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain  
Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, fun/recreational  
go-karts, 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.  
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS  
7
Stop switch  
8
Blower housing  
BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE  
9
Oil drain plug  
Read entire Operator’s Manual AND the  
instructions for the equipment this engine  
powers.*  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Muffler guard/Muffler  
Carburetor  
Failure to follow instructions could result in  
serious injury or death.  
Hazard Symbols  
Spark plug wire  
Oil fill/Dipstick − Low  
12V electric starter, if equipped  
Oil fill/Dipstick − High  
THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL CONTAIN SAFETY  
INFORMATION TO  
Make you aware of hazards associated with  
engines  
Fire  
Hot Surface  
Record your engine Model, Type and Code numbers  
here for future use.  
Explosion  
Toxic Fumes  
Inform you of the risk of injury associated with  
those hazards, and  
Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury.  
Record your date of purchase here for future use.  
* Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know what  
equipment this engine will power. For that reason,  
you should carefully read and understand the  
operating instructions for the equipment on which  
your engine is placed.  
Shock  
Kickback  
Moving Parts  
TECHNICAL INFORMATION  
International Symbols and Meanings  
Engine Power Rating Information  
The gross power rating for individual gas engine  
models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of  
Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine  
Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating perfor-  
mance has been obtained and corrected in accordance  
with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). Torque values are  
derived at 3060 RPM; horsepower values are derived  
at 3600 RPM. Actual gross engine power will be lower  
and is affected by, among other things, ambient  
operating conditions and engine-to-engine variability.  
Given both the wide array of products on which engines  
are placed and the variety of environmental issues  
applicable to operating the equipment, the gas engine  
will not develop the rated gross power when used in a  
given piece of power equipment (actual ꢀon-site" or net  
power). This difference is due to a variety of factors  
including, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner,  
exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump,  
etc.), application limitations, ambient operating condi-  
tions (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-  
engine variability. Due to manufacturing and capacity  
limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine  
of higher rated power for this Series engine.  
The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety  
information about hazards that can result in personal  
injury.  
On Off  
Safety Alert  
Choke  
Stop  
Fuel  
A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is  
used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and  
the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard  
symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.  
Read Owner’s  
Manual  
Oil  
Fuel Shutoff  
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not  
avoided, will result in death or serious  
injury.  
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not  
avoided, could result in death or serious  
injury.  
WARNING  
Gaseous fuels are extremely flammable and  
readily form explosive air-vapor mixtures at  
ambient temperatures.  
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not  
avoided, might result in minor or moderate  
injury.  
CAUTION, when used without the alert  
symbol, indicates a situation that could result  
in damage to the engine.  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)  
will pull hand and arm toward engine  
faster than you can let go.  
Rotating parts can contact or entangle  
hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.  
Traumatic amputation or severe lac-  
eration can result.  
Fuel and its vapors are extremely  
flammable and explosive.  
Fire or explosion can cause severe  
burns or death.  
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or  
sprains could result.  
Operate equipment with guards in place.  
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.  
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.  
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling  
drawstrings or items that could become caught.  
WHEN ADDING GASOLINE  
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is  
felt, then pull rapidly.  
Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2  
minutes before refueling engine.  
Remove all external equipment/engine loads before  
starting engine.  
Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.  
Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately  
1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel  
expansion.  
Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not  
limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc.,  
must be securely attached.  
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS  
Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot  
lights, heat, and other ignition sources.  
Fig. 2  
Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently  
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.  
Engine shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil.  
Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill.  
WARNING  
WHEN STARTING ENGINE  
Use a high quality detergent oil classified ꢀFor Service  
Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air  
cleaner are in place.  
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an  
odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.  
SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher such as Briggs & Stratton  
30W, Part Number 100005 (20 oz.) or 100028 (48 oz.).  
Use no special additives with recommended oils. Do  
not mix oil with gasoline.  
Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.  
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting  
engine.  
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause  
nausea, fainting or death.  
Choose the SAE viscosity grade of oil from this chart  
that matches the starting temperature anticipated  
before the next oil change.  
If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position,  
place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.  
Start and run engine outdoors in a well ventilated  
area.  
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT WITH  
GASOLINE ENGINE  
Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if  
doors or windows are open.  
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.  
Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which  
causes gasoline to spill.  
Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.  
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT  
WARNING  
Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off  
valve OFF, and/or fuel tank empty.  
Unintentional sparking can result in  
fire or electric shock.  
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT  
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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-vis-  
cosity oil, check oil level more frequently.  
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or  
other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition  
source because they can ignite gaseous vapors.  
Unintentional start-up can result in  
entanglement, traumatic amputation,  
or laceration.  
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS  
OR REPAIRS  
** SAE 30 oil, if used below 40° F (4° C), will result  
in hard starting and possible engine bore  
damage due to inadequate lubrication.  
Disconnect battery at negative () terminal.  
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from  
spark plug.  
WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK  
WARNING  
Oil Capacity  
(Approximate amount when changing oil and filter.)  
Running engines produce heat. Engine  
parts, especially muffler, become ex-  
tremely hot.  
Use only Briggs & Stratton Spark Plug Tester.  
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.  
Model  
050000  
Liters  
.4  
Ounces  
13.5  
20  
Severe thermal burns can occur on  
contact.  
085400, 086400  
117400  
.6  
Combustible debris, such as leaves,  
grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.  
.7  
24  
WARNING  
118400  
.7  
24  
Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool  
before touching.  
Starting engine creates sparking.  
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.  
Explosion and fire could result.  
138400  
.9  
32  
Engine should be kept clean to reduce the risk of  
overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.  
Clean engine when it is cold, especially in the  
muffler and manifold areas.  
184400, 185400, 187400  
.9  
32  
235400, 237400, 245400,  
246400, 247400  
.9  
32  
If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start  
engine.  
Install and maintain in working order a spark  
arrester before using equipment on forest-cov-  
ered, grass-covered, brush-covered unimproved  
land. (The state of California Public Resources  
Code Section 4442 requires a spark arrester in  
working order.) Other states may have similar  
laws. Federal laws apply on federal land.  
Place engine level and clean around oil fill Ê.  
Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors  
are flammable.  
Remove dipstick and wipe with clean cloth. Insert  
dipstick in oil fill − tighten down if high oil fill Ë, but do  
not tighten down if low oil fill Ì − remove dipstick to  
check oil level. Oil should be at FULL mark Í.  
If oil is required, add slowly. Do not over-fill. Tighten  
dipstick firmly before starting engine.  
Servicing of products fueled by Natural Gas (NG) or  
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) may require licensing or  
permits issued by state, provincial, and/or local  
governments.  
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Rewind starter  
Air cleaner service  
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS  
WARNING  
Fig. 6  
THE GASOLINE ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPER-  
ATE ON GASOLINE. Exhaust Emission Control Sys-  
tem: EM (Engine Modifications).  
Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until  
resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to  
overcome compression, prevent kickback  
and start engine.  
Replace pre-cleaner Ë, and/or cartridge Ì if very dirty  
or damaged.  
1. Loosen screws. Remove cover and air cleaner  
assembly from base.  
2. Remove cartridge retainer Í, (if equipped) and  
pre-cleaner.  
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.  
Repeat if necessary with choke in RUN position and  
throttle in FAST. When engine starts, operate in FAST  
position.  
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  
To service pre-cleaner, wash in liquid detergent and  
water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Saturate in engine  
oil. Squeeze in clean, absorbent cloth to remove ALL  
EXCESS oil.  
Electric starter, if equipped  
amounts of these blends can damage the fuel system Turn key Î to START position. Repeat if necessary  
or cause performance problems. If any undesirable with throttle control in FAST position. When engine  
operating symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower starts, operate in FAST position.  
To service cartridge, clean by tapping gently on a flat  
surface. Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kero-  
sene, which will cause cartridge to deteriorate. Do not  
use pressurized air, which can damage cartridge. Do  
not oil cartridge.  
3. Reinstall pre-cleaner on retainer, if equipped.  
4. Install pre-cleaner in cover with mesh side toward  
cartridge. Install cartridge in cover or on base.  
5. Seat cover and air cleaner assembly squarely  
onto base (tabs Î into slots Ï, if equipped).  
6. Tighten cover screws securely.  
percentage of alcohol or ether.  
Note: If equipment manufacturer has supplied battery,  
Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. Do not charge it before trying to start engine, as equipment  
mix oil with gasoline.  
manufacturer recommends.  
Note: Use short starting cycles (15 secs. per min.) to  
prolong starter life. Extended cranking can damage  
starter motor.  
Check fuel level  
WARNING  
Before refueling, allow engine to cool 2  
minutes.  
STOPPING  
Fig. 3  
Check valve clearance:  
intake is .05 mm and exhaust .10 mm.  
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.  
Do not move choke control to CHOKE position to stop  
engine. Backfire or engine damage may occur. Move  
throttle control Ï to IDLE or SLOW position, if  
equipped. Then turn key Ð to OFF or move stop  
control Ñ to OFF position. Close fuel shut-off valve Ò.  
Spark plug service  
Fig. 5  
STARTING  
Note: Always remove key from switch when equipment  
is not in use or left unattended.  
WARNING  
Note: When engine is transported, close fuel shut-off  
valve to prevent leakage.  
WARNING  
ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET  
CLEAR OF EQUIPMENT MOVING  
PARTS.  
DO NOT check for spark with spark  
plug removed. Use only Briggs &  
Stratton Spark Tester Ë, to check for  
spark.  
MAINTENANCE  
Fig. 4  
WARNING  
DO NOT crank engine with spark  
plug removed. If engine is flooded,  
place throttle in FAST and crank until  
engine starts.  
Do not use pressurized starting fluid.  
Vapors are flammable.  
WARNING  
To prevent accidental starting, remove spark  
plug wire Ê and ground it before servic-  
ing,and disconnect battery at negative  
terminal, if equipped.  
Check oil level.  
Open fuel shut-off valve, if equipped.  
Spark plug gap Ì should be .76 mm or 0.030 in.  
Replace spark plug every 100 hours or every season,  
whichever occurs first. Spark tester and spark plug  
wrench are available from any Authorized Briggs &  
Stratton Service Dealer.  
OIL GARD  
If engine is equipped with OIL GARD, and if engine runs  
low on oil and cannot be started or has stopped and  
cannot be restarted, add oil. Fill to FULL mark on  
dipstick. Do not over-fill.  
See Maintenance Schedule. Follow the hourly or  
calendar intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent  
service is required when operating in adverse conditions.  
Note: In some areas, local law requires using a resistor  
spark plug to suppress ignition signals. If this engine  
was originally equipped with resistor spark plug, use  
same type of spark plug for replacement.  
CAUTION: OIL GARD will shut down a running  
engine. Engine damage may occur if oil level is not  
properly maintained and will void warranty cover-  
age.  
Oil service  
Keep engine clean  
Fig. 2  
Check oil level regularly.  
STARTING  
Fig. 7  
Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every 8  
hours or daily, before starting engine. See oil filling  
procedure under Oil Recommendations.  
Fig. 3  
Periodically remove chaff and debris build-up from  
engine. Do not spray engine with water to clean  
because water could contaminate fuel. Clean with a  
brush or compressed air.  
1. Move choke control Ê to CHOKE position.  
2. Move throttle control Ë to FAST position.  
3. Turn on fuel shut-off valve Ì.  
Change oil.  
Change oil after first 5 hours of operation. Change oil  
while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of recom-  
4. Move stop control Í to ON position, if equipped. mended SAE viscosity grade.  
To assure smooth operation, keep governor linkage,  
springs and controls free of debris Ë.  
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Partial List of Genuine  
Briggs & Stratton Parts  
STORAGE  
WARNING  
Accumulation of debris around muf-  
fler Ì could cause a fire. Inspect and  
clean before every use.  
Gasoline engines stored over 30 days need to be  
protected or drained of fuel to prevent gum from  
forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.  
CAUTION: Part numbers listed may be model specif-  
ic, use correct part to prevent damage to your engine.  
For gasoline engine protection, we recommend use of  
Briggs & Stratton Fuel Stabilizer available from an  
Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Mix  
stabilizer with fuel in fuel tank or storage container. Run  
engine for a short time to circulate stabilizer through  
carburetor. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 24  
months.  
Part  
No.  
Model  
ALL  
Part  
If muffler is equipped with spark arrester screen Ì,  
remove spark arrester screen for cleaning and inspec-  
tion every 50 hours or every season. Replace if  
damaged.  
Oil  
(20 oz., 0.59 l)  
100005  
Clean cooling system. Chaff or debris may clog engine’s  
air cooling system, especially after prolonged operation.  
Internal cooling fins and surfaces may require cleaning  
to prevent overheating and engine damage. Remove  
blower housing and clean as shown Í.  
Oil  
(48 oz., 1.42 l)  
Note: If stabilizer is not used or if engine is operating on  
gasoline containing alcohol, e.g. gasohol, remove all fuel  
from tank and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.  
ALL  
100028  
5056  
Oil Pump  
(uses standard  
electric drill)  
ALL  
Storage Procedures for Gas/LPG/NG engines.  
Clean fuel filter  
ALL  
Fuel Stabilizer  
5058  
Fig. 2  
Fig. 7  
Air Cleaner  
Cartridge  
050000  
711351  
Fig. 8  
1. Change oil. See Oil service.  
2. Remove spark plug and pour about 15 ml (1/2  
oz.) of engine oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug  
and crank slowly to distribute oil.  
3. Clean chaff and debris from cylinder and cylinder  
head fins, under finger guard and behind muffler.  
4. Store in a clean and dry area, but NOT near a  
stove, furnace or water heater which uses a pilot  
light or any device that can create a spark.  
Air Cleaner  
Pre-cleaner  
050000  
085400  
085400  
11352  
710265  
710267  
WARNING  
Air Cleaner  
Cartridge  
Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off  
valve before cleaning filter  
Air Cleaner  
Pre-cleaner  
Gasoline Engines: Clean fuel filter screen Ê.  
050000, 086400,  
117400, 118400,  
138400, 185400*,  
187400*, 237400*,  
245400*, 246400  
Square  
Air Cleaner  
Cartridge  
491588  
711785  
491435  
SERVICE  
Maintenance Schedule  
See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.  
Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton  
Parts and is equipped with special service tools.  
Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all  
Briggs & Stratton engines. Only dealers advertising as  
ꢀAuthorized Briggs & Stratton" are required to meet  
Briggs & Stratton standards.  
When you purchase equipment pow-  
ered by a Briggs & Stratton engine, you  
are assured of highly skilled, reliable  
service at more than 30,000 Authorized  
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever  
occur first. More frequent service is required when  
operating in adverse conditions noted below.  
Square  
Air Cleaner  
246400, 247400  
050000, 086400,  
117400, 118400,  
138400, 185400*,  
187400*, 237400*,  
245400*, 246400  
First 5 Hours  
Square  
Air Cleaner  
Pre-cleaner  
D Change oil  
Every 8 hours or daily  
D Check oil level  
185400, 235400,  
245400  
Air Cleaner  
Cartridge  
710266  
710268  
D Clean around muffler, springs and linkages  
Every 25 hours or every season  
D Service air cleaner pre-cleaner*  
Every 50 hours or every season  
Service Dealers worldwide, including  
more than 6,000 Master Service Techni-  
cians. Look for these signs wherever  
Briggs & Stratton service is offered.  
185400,  
235400, 237400,  
245400  
Air Cleaner  
Pre-cleaner  
ALL  
(Except 050000,  
086400, 118400)  
Resistor Spark  
Plug  
D Change oil if operating under heavy load or  
You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs &  
Stratton Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on  
our web site www.briggsandstratton.com or in the  
ꢀYellow Pages" directory under ꢀEngines,  
491055  
711252  
491055  
high ambient temperature  
D Clean and inspect spark arrester, if equipped  
D Clean fuel filter  
050000,  
086400, 118400  
Resistor Spark  
Plug  
Gasoline" or ꢀGasoline Engines," or ꢀLawn  
Mowers" or similar category.  
Every 100 hours or every season  
D Change oil  
ALL OHV engines  
(Except 050000,  
086400, 118400)  
Long Life  
Platinum Spark  
Plug  
Note: Walking fingers logo and ꢀYellow Pages" are  
registered trademarks in various jurisdictions.  
D Service air cleaner cartridge*  
D Replace spark plug  
An illustrated shop manual includes ꢀTheories of  
Operation," common specifications and detailed  
information covering adjustment, tune-up and repair of  
Briggs & Stratton single cylinder, OHV 4 cycle engines.  
Order P/N 272147 from an Authorized Briggs &  
Stratton Service Dealer.  
ALL  
ALL  
Spark Tester  
19368  
19374  
Spark Plug  
Wrench  
D Clean cooling system*  
Every season  
* If equipped.  
D Check valve clearance  
Insist on Genuine Briggs & Stratton replacement parts  
with our logo on the box and/or part. Non-original parts  
may not perform as well and may void your warranty.  
*
Clean more often under dusty conditions, or  
when airborne debris or chaff is present.  
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Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control  
Defects Warranty Provisions  
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S),  
the California Air Resources Board (CARB)  
and the United States  
Look For Relevant Emissions  
Durability Period and  
Air Index Information On  
Your Engine Emissions Label  
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emis-  
sions Control Defects Warranty Coverage. It is in addition  
to the B&S engine warranty for non-regulated engines  
found in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions.  
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)  
Emissions Control System Warranty Statement  
(Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)  
Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Re-  
sources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emissions Standards must  
display information regarding the Emissions Durability  
Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this in-  
formation available to the consumer on our emissions la-  
bels. The engine emissions label will indicate certification  
information.  
1. Warranted Parts  
California, United States and Canada Emissions  
Control Defects Warranty Statement  
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts  
listed below (the emissions control systems parts) to the  
extent these parts were present on the engine purchased.  
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA  
and B&S are pleased to explain the Emissions Control  
System Warranty on your small off-road engine (SORE).  
In California, new small off-road engines model year 2006  
and later must be designed, built and equipped to meet  
the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. Elsewhere in  
the United States, new non-road, spark-ignition engines  
certified for model year 1997 and later must meet similar  
standards set forth by the U.S. EPA. B&S must warrant the  
emissions control system on your engine for the periods of  
time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, ne-  
glect or improper maintenance of your small off-road en-  
gine.  
Your emissions control system includes parts such as the  
carburetor, air cleaner, ignition system, fuel line, muffler  
and catalytic converter. Also included may be connectors  
and other emissions related assemblies.  
Where a warrantable condition exists, B&S will repair your  
small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagno-  
sis, parts and labor.  
a. Fuel Metering System  
Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)  
Carburetor and internal parts  
Fuel pump  
The Emissions Durability Period describes the number  
of hours of actual running time for which the engine is cer-  
tified to be emissions compliant, assuming proper mainte-  
nance in accordance with the Operating & Maintenance  
Instructions. The following categories are used:  
Fuel line, fuel line fittings, clamps  
Fuel tank, cap and tether  
Carbon canister  
b. Air Induction System  
Moderate:  
Engine is certified to be emissions compliant for 125 hours  
of actual engine running time.  
Air cleaner  
Intake manifold  
Purge and vent line  
Intermediate:  
Engine is certified to be emissions compliant for 250 hours  
of actual engine running time.  
c. Ignition System  
Spark plug(s)  
Magneto ignition system  
d. Catalyst System  
Extended:  
Catalytic converter  
Exhaust manifold  
Air injection system or pulse valve  
Engine is certified to be emissions compliant for 500 hours  
of actual engine running time. For example, a typical walk-  
behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. There-  
fore, the Emissions Durability Period of an engine with  
an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years.  
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control  
Defects Warranty Coverage  
e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems  
Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive  
valves and switches  
Connectors and assemblies  
Small off-road engines are warranted relative to emis-  
sions control parts defects for a period of two years, sub-  
ject to provisions set forth below. If any covered part on  
your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or re-  
placed by B&S.  
Certain Briggs & Stratton engines will be certified to meet  
the United States Environmental Protection Agency  
(USEPA) Phase 2 emissions standards. For Phase 2 cer-  
tified engines, the Emissions Compliance Period referred  
to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the num-  
ber of operating hours for which the engine has been  
shown to meet Federal emissions requirements.  
2. Length of Coverage  
B&S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent  
purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from de-  
fects in materials and workmanship which caused the fail-  
ure of the Warranted Parts for a period of two years from  
the date the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser.  
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities  
As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible  
for the performance of the required maintenance listed in  
your Operating and Maintenance Instructions. B&S rec-  
ommends that you retain all your receipts covering main-  
tenance on your small off-road engine, but B&S cannot  
deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your fail-  
ure to ensure the performance of all scheduled mainte-  
nance.  
As the small off-road engine owner, you should however  
be aware that B&S may deny you warranty coverage if  
your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to  
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved  
modifications.  
For engines less than 225 cc displacement.  
Category C = 125 hours  
Category B = 250 hours  
3. No Charge  
Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be per-  
formed at no charge to the owner, including diagnostic la-  
bor which leads to the determination that a Warranted  
Part is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at an  
Authorized B&S Service Dealer. For emissions warranty  
service contact your nearest Authorized B&S Service  
Dealer as listed in the ꢀYellow Pages" under ꢀEngines,  
Gasoline," ꢀGasoline Engines," ꢀLawn Mowers," or similar  
category.  
Category A = 500 hours  
For engines of 225 cc or more displacement.  
Category C = 250 hours  
Category B = 500 hours  
Category A = 1000 hours  
4. Claims and Coverage Exclusions  
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road en-  
gine to an Authorized B&S Service Dealer as soon as a  
problem exists. The undisputed warranty repairs should  
be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to ex-  
ceed 30 days.  
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights  
and responsibilities, you should contact a B&S Service  
Representative at 1-414-259-5262.  
Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the pro-  
visions of the B&S Engine Warranty Policy. Warranty cov-  
erage shall be excluded for failures of Warranted Parts  
which are not original B&S parts or because of abuse, ne-  
glect or improper maintenance as set forth in the B&S En-  
gine Warranty Policy. B&S is not liable to cover failures of  
Warranted Parts caused by the use of add-on, non-origi-  
nal, or modified parts.  
The emissions warranty is a defects warranty. Defects are  
judged on normal engine performance. The warranty is  
not related to an in-use emissions test.  
5. Maintenance  
Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replace-  
ment as required maintenance or which is scheduled only  
for regular inspection to the effect of ꢀrepair or replace as  
necessary" shall be warranted as to defects for the war-  
ranty period. Any Warranted Part which is scheduled for  
replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted  
as to defects only for the period of time up to the first  
scheduled replacement for that part. Any replacement  
part that is equivalent in performance and durability may  
be used in the performance of any maintenance or re-  
pairs. The owner is responsible for the performance of all  
required maintenance, as defined in the B&S Operating  
and Maintenance Instructions.  
6. Consequential Coverage  
Coverage hereunder shall extend to the failure of any en-  
gine components caused by the failure of any Warranted  
Part still under warranty.  
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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY  
Effective 12/06  
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 product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is  
subject to the time periods and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at  
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com, or by calling 1-800-233-3723, or as listed in the ‘Yellow Pagest.  
THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM PURCHASE, OR TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT EXCLUSION IS  
PERMITTED BY LAW. Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states or countries do not allow the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific  
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.  
WARRANTY TERMS**  
Brand / Product Type  
Vanguardt  
Consumer Use  
2 years  
Commercial Use  
2 years  
1 year  
90 days  
90 days  
Extended Life Seriest, I/CR, Intek I/CR, Intek Prot  
Kerosene fuel operated engines  
All other Briggs & Stratton engines  
2 years  
1 year  
2 years  
**Engines used on Home Standby Generator applications are warranted under consumer use only. This warranty does not apply to engines on  
equipment used for prime power in place of a utility. Engines used in competitive racing or on commercial or rental tracks are not warranted.  
The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the period of time stated in the table above. “Consumer use”  
means personal residential household use by a retail consumer. “Commercial use” means all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing or rental purposes. Once an  
engine has experienced commercial use, it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use engine for purposes of this warranty.  
NO WARRANTY REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN WARRANTY ON BRIGGS & STRATTON PRODUCTS. SAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE RECEIPT. IF  
YOU DO NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF THE INITIAL PURCHASE DATE AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED, THE MANUFACTURING DATE OF THE  
PRODUCT WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE WARRANTY PERIOD.  
ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY  
Briggs  
&
Stratton welcomes warranty repair and  
when caused by dirt, dust, spark plug cleaning grit, or  
other abrasive material that has entered the engine  
because of improper maintenance, is not covered by  
warranty.  
This warranty covers engine related defective  
material and/or workmanship only, and not  
replacement or refund of the equipment to which the  
engine may be mounted. Nor does the warranty  
extend to repairs required because of:  
1. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY PARTS THAT ARE NOT  
ORIGINAL BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS.  
2. Equipment controls or installations that prevent  
starting, cause unsatisfactory engine performance,  
or shorten engine life. (Contact equipment  
manufacturer.)  
3. Leaking carburetors, clogged fuel pipes, sticking  
valves, or other damage, caused by using  
contaminated or stale fuel.  
4. Parts which are scored or broken because an engine  
was operated with insufficient or contaminated  
lubricating oil, or an incorrect grade of lubricating oil  
(Check and refill when necessary, and change at  
recommended intervals.) OIL GARD may not shut  
down running engine. Engine damage may occur if  
oil level is not properly maintained.  
5. Repair or adjustment of associated parts or  
assemblies such as clutches, transmissions, remote  
controls, etc., which are not manufactured by Briggs  
& Stratton.  
air cleaner element or cartridge. At recommended  
intervals, clean and/or replace the filter as stated in  
the Operator’s Manual.  
apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any  
Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs.  
Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but  
sometimes requests for warranty service may not be  
appropriate. For example, warranty would not apply if  
engine damage occurred because of misuse, lack of  
routine maintenance, shipping, handling, warehousing or  
improper installation. Similarly, warranty is void if the  
serial number of the engine has been removed or the  
engine has been altered or modified.  
If a customer differs with the decision of the Service  
Dealer, an investigation will be made to determine  
whether the warranty applies. Ask the Service Dealer to  
submit all supporting facts to his Distributor or the Factory  
for review. If the Distributor or the Factory decides that the  
claim is justified, the customer will be fully reimbursed for  
those items that are defective. To avoid misunderstanding  
which might occur between the customer and the Dealer,  
listed below are some of the causes of engine failure that  
the warranty does not cover.  
7. Parts damaged by over-speeding, or overheating  
caused by grass, debris, or dirt, which plugs or clogs  
the cooling fins, or flywheel area, or damage caused  
by operating the engine in a confined area without  
sufficient ventilation. Clean engine of debris at  
recommended intervals as stated in the Operator’s  
Manual.  
8. Engine or equipment parts broken by excessive  
vibration caused by a loose engine mounting, loose  
cutter blades, unbalanced blades or loose or  
unbalanced impellers, improper attachment of  
equipment to engine crankshaft, over-speeding or  
other abuse in operation.  
9. A bent or broken crankshaft, caused by striking a  
solid object with the cutter blade of a rotary lawn  
mower, or excessive v-belt tightness.  
10. Routine tune-up or adjustment of the engine.  
11. Engine or engine component failure, i.e.,  
combustion chamber, valves, valve seats, valve  
guides, or burned starter motor windings, caused by  
the use of alternate fuels such as, liquified  
petroleum, natural gas, altered gasolines, etc.  
Warranty service is available only through authorized  
service dealers by Briggs & Stratton Corporation.  
Locate your nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our  
dealer locator map on BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com or  
by calling 1-800-233-3723, or as listed in the ’Yellow  
Pagest’.  
Normal wear:  
Engines, like all mechanical devices, need periodic parts  
service and replacement to perform well. Warranty will not  
cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a  
part or an engine.  
Improper maintenance:  
The life of an engine depends upon the conditions under  
which it operates, and the care it receives. Some  
applications, such as tillers, pumps and rotary mowers,  
are very often used in dusty or dirty conditions, which can  
cause what appears to be premature wear. Such wear,  
6. Damage or wear to parts caused by dirt, which  
entered the engine because of improper air cleaner  
maintenance, re-assembly, or use of a non-original  
Briggs & Stratton Engines Are Made Under One Or More Of The Following Patents: Design D-247,177 (Other Patents Pending)  
6,691,683  
6,647,942  
6,622,683  
6,615,787  
6,617,725  
6,603,227  
6,595,897  
6,595,176  
6,584,964  
6,557,833  
6,542,074  
6,520,141  
6,495,267  
6,494,175  
6,472,790  
6,460,502  
6,456,515  
6,382,166  
6,369,532  
6,356,003  
6,349,688  
6,347,614  
6,325,036  
6,311,663  
6,284,123  
6,263,852  
6,260,529  
6,242,828  
6,239,709  
6,237,555  
6,230,678  
6,213,083  
6,202,616  
6,145,487  
6,142,257  
6,135,426  
6,116,212  
6,105,548  
6,347,614  
6,082,323  
6,077,063  
6,064,027  
6,040,767  
6,014,808  
6,012,420  
5,992,367  
5,904,124  
5,894,715  
5,887,678  
5,852,951  
5,843,345  
5,823,153  
5,819,513  
5,813,384  
5,809,958  
5,803,035  
5,765,713  
5,732,555  
5,645,025  
5,642,701  
5,628,352  
5,619,845  
5,606,948  
5,606,851  
5,605,130  
5,497,679  
5,548,955  
5,546,901  
5,445,014  
5,503,125  
5,501,203  
5,497,679  
5,320,795  
5,301,643  
5,271,363  
5,269,713  
5,265,700  
5,243,878  
5,235,943  
5,234,038  
5,228,487  
5,197,426  
5,197,425  
5,197,422  
5,191,864  
5,188,069  
5,186,142  
5,150,674  
5,138,996  
5,086,890  
5,070,829  
5,058,544  
5,040,644  
5,009,208  
4,996,956  
4,977,879  
4,977,877  
4,971,219  
4,895,119  
4,875,448  
4,819,593  
4,720,638  
4,719,682  
4,633,556  
4,630,498  
4,522,080  
4,520,288  
4,512,499  
4,453,507  
4,430,984  
D 476,629  
D 457,891  
D 368,187  
D 375,963  
D 309,457  
D 372,871  
D 361,771  
D 356,951  
D 309,457  
D 308,872  
D 308,871  
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