Briggs & Stratton Engine 277039 Operators Manual
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Operator’s Manual Quick Start Guide on page 4 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Copyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A. Form No. 277039-9/06 Printed in U.S.A. Model 120000Quantum 600 Series 625 Series 650 Series 675 Series
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Safety References The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. 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. 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...
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3 Know Your Engine Back view Front view Primer Spark plug Choke (if equipped) MufflerOil cap & Oil dipstick Fuel fill Rewind/Starter handle Air cleanerSpeed control lever Side oil drain plug (if equipped)
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4 See page 10 for details. HOW? Unscrew and remove oil cap. Pour in oil. Replace cap. WHAT KIND? High quality SAE 30 motor oil. HOW MUCH? To FULL line on dipstick. Engine holds about 20 oz. (0.61l). SPECIAL CONCERNS? Do not overfill. Do not tip engine.See page 12 for details. WARNING Starting engine creates sparking. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. DO NOT...
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5 Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. To avoid kickback, slowly pull the cord until you feel resistance, then pull rapidly. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result. For complete starting instructions see page 8. HOW? Locate primer bulb. Press with finger. Wait two seconds...
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6 Starter Handle will not pull. •Ensure all external equipment/engine loads are removed before starting engine. Direct coupled equipment components must be securely attached such as, but not limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets, etc. WARNING Troubleshooting Engine will not start. •Drain excess oil from engine to bring level to FULL mark on dipstick. • Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation. If saturated, clean or replace filter. Oil Level is OVER FULL mark on dipstick.DO NOT OVERFILL...
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7 ReadyStart Instructions 1. Check oil level. Ensure level is at FULL mark on dipstick. Use a high quality motor oil. Check the oil recommendations for the correct oil type for expected starting temperature. 2. Move speed control to FAST, if equipped. Operateengine in FAST position. 3. Close bail, operator control bar on equipment with this feature. 4. Start your engine. See options below: Rewind Start •Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and...
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8 Starting Instructions 1. Check oil level. Ensure level is at FULL mark ondipstick. Use a high quality motor oil. Check the oil recommendations for the correct oil type for expected starting temperature. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve1/4 turn, if equipped. 3. Firmly push primer bulb 3 times, if equipped. 4. Move speed control to FAST, if equipped. Operateengine in FAST position. 5. Close bail, operator control bar on equipment with this feature. 6. Start your engine. See options below: Rewind Start •Grasp...
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9 Operating Engine After engine has started, let it warm up several seconds to several minutes, depending on outside temperature. For maximum performance and life, operate engine with speed control in FAST, if equipped. •Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill. Periodically remove grass buildup under mower deck. See Maintenance section. Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death....
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10 Oil Capacity The engine holds approximately (18 oz.; 0.5 liter). •Use a high quality SAE 30 weight motor oil. • Do not use special additives. • Choose a viscosity according to the table opposite. Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification mark and API service 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 . Recommendation °F-20 0 20 40 60 80 100°C -30 -20 -10 0...