OperatingandMaintenance Instructionsfor Sno/GardMode/Series170400,190400 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 FORMNO.270617-7i94 © Copyright 1990 by Briggs & Straflon Corporation PRINTED IN U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION AND FOR ENGINE SELECTION ENGINE INSTALLATION ENGINE OPERATION Keep these instructionsfor future reference. _kl_ Before installing and operating this engine read and observe all warnings, cautions and on both sides of this sheet, on the engine, instructions and in the operating & maintenance instructions. NOTE: This sheet of instructions and safety information is not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
Before Starting READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS =:OUiPMENT THIS ENGINE POWERS OF THE FUE NOTE: Engine is shipped WITHOUT oil. This engine will operale satisfactorily on any gasoline intended for automogve use. A minimum of 77 octane is recommended. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE. 4-CYCLE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS Change and Add Oil According to Chart below. LEVEL We recommend the use of a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service SE, SF, SG," such as Briggs & Stratton _. part no. 100005.
Starting TO START ENGINE: FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING MACHINWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND ERY, I_l_ I Move engine choke confrol as Illusfrated. MANUAL CONTROL: knob as illustrated, Pull engine throttle col TIPS TO OBTAIN BEST STARTING 1, 2, Start, store and fuel engine in a level position. DO NOT use a pressurized starting fluid, Severe engine damage may occur because of Iqss of lubrication. 3. A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine, De-clutch all possible external loads.
Starting &Stopping REWIND STARTER Grasp slarler grip as illustrated and pull slowly until resistance is lelt. Then pull cord rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback and start engine, Repeat if necessary wilh choke opened slightly. When engine starls, open choke gradually. T_o_ _s_T_o_P_ _F.J JU _Y/ \._. , {.DEPRESS _ ( SWITCH / ) \ "1 \ 120 VOLT REWIND STARTER 12 VOLT CAUTION: The 120 volt electric starter is equipped with a three-prong plug for your safety.
Adjustments ENGINE ,_ AND EQUIPMENT CONTROLS ment on which CAUTION: The manufacturer the engine oft is he installed equipspecifies 1he Top No-Load RPM at which the engine win be operated, DO NOT'EXCEED Ibis RPM. REMOTE CONTROL Remote control casing and wire "O" are attached to engine at control plale as shown, _e until they _ €1 Valves may be damaged by turning them in too ,L Now open needle valve 1-1/2 turns counterclock.
Maintenance CHANGE r _::::2-' CAUTION: STARTING TO when PREVENT servicing ACCIDENTAL the engirie or equipment, always remove the wire from the spark plug and insert In holding tab. Disconnect negative wire from battery terminal, if equipped with 12 volt startingsystem.
Maintenance Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush.Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not recom. mended as water could contaminate the fuel system. REPLACE OR CLEAN SPARK PLUG: Replace or clean after every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. ,030" (,76 turn) j , EEL RQAU E keep rack and pinion controls, governor CAUTION: To assure smooth Operation, linkage and springs free of debris.
Vlaintenance chedule International Symbols Ilow the hourly or"calendar intervals, whichever occur first. _re frequent service may be required. I MAINTENANCEOPERATION Every5 Hours 25 Hoursor 50 Hoursor 100Hoursor or Daily EverySeason EverySeaso_ EverySeason 100-300 Houri ....... ReM Operator'sManual _;heckOilLevel i_ :hangeOil• ..................... Caution Note1 ,:hangeOil (Gear Reduclion) 'leanCoolingSystem ....................... Note2 "_specl SparkAtresler DptionalAccessory) Fuel I",1....
ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY: (see back cover for statement of LIMITED WARRANTY,) Briggs & Slratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs, Most warranty repairs ere 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, '_k of routine maintenance, shipping handling, warehousing or ._ _roper installation.
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY effective February 1, 1994 Replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before February 1. t994 ................................ ........ ' ....................... "Briggs & Strafton Corporationwill repairor replace, free of charge, any part, or parts ofthe engine that are defective in material or workmanship or:. both. Transportation charges on parts submittedfor repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by purchaser.
