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USER MANUAL 96902 MTD

| e Operating & Maintenance

Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual

Model Type Code Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model number found on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in Month Day Year the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here.

Lens WARNING Engine Information . Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of Oil these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor ct bikes, aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in Fuel Starting Information Starting and Stopping Maintenance Adjustments Parts and Service & Storage . Warranty Information competitive events. Use of these engines in such applications could result in property damage, serious injury (including paralysis), or even death. Need assistance? Go to www.briggsandstratton.com for detailed information regarding Briggs & Stratton engines. Or call, 1-800-233-3723, (U.S.A. and Canada) to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages offering engine maintenance information. PRINTED IN U.S.A. © Copyright 2003 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation FORM NO. 275508-5/03 Document: - page 1 (Black) s Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000

| e BRIGGS & STRATTON The Power That Works For You." Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Briggs & Stratton is committed to producing a line of engines which will make your life's chores easier to perform. We have, at the same time, improved the design of our engines so they are environmentally friendly. Since 1995, we have succeeded in reducing smog-forming exhaust emissions from our engines by 70%. Briggs & Stratton's efforts have not stopped there. We are also committed to designing and introducing even cleaner engines in the future, while maintaining our reputation for excellent utility and value. Briggs & Stratton's environmental awareness has resulted in the engineering of the “Smart-Fill@” gas can, featuring a spill resistant nozzle which opens only when fully inserted into the gas tank, and which shuis off automatically when the tank is full. Because refueling spills can harm the environment, the Smart-Fill® container helps preserve a stronger ecosystem by reducing this source of pollution. We hope you will enjoy your new engine and equipment. We welcome you to our worldwide family of Briggs & Stratton engine users. Best Wishes Always, æ The Employees of Briggs & Stratton Corporation à

FAMILY YBSXS-1451HH 274459

This is a generic representation ALIFOR of the emission label typically found on a certified engine. oN ROAD s. À FICAT 0 s (D AD. Document: - page 2 (Black) s Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000

- 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.

< Make you aware of hazards associated with engines e Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those hazards, and - Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury. The safety alert symbol (À) is used to identify safety HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is ié ty vé used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol Fire Explosion Moving Parts may be used to represent the type of hazard. À DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not AR gli 1 avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Toxic Fumes Hot Surface Shock À WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not ne avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Kickback À CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS USED

CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDE: indicates a situation that could result in damage to the engine. T 1O À WARNING À Safety Alert Read Owner's On Off The engine exhaust from this prod- Manual uct contains chemicals known to the N NI Fe State of California to cause cancer, harm. Oil Stop Fuel Shutoff Choke Fuel birth defects, or other reproductive and understand the operating instructions for the equipment on which your engine is placed. Document: - page 3 (Black) s Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know what equipment this engine will power. For that reason, you should carefully read

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

< Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. < Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. + Do not overiill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion. ° Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources. + Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequenily for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

WHEN STARTING ENGINE

+ Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place. - Do not crank engine with spark plug removed. < lf fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. e lf engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

+ Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill. + Do noi choke carburetor to stop engine.

WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT

< Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve OFF.

WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT

+ Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors. Document: - page 4 (Black) s Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 À warninc Starting engine creates sparking. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. Explosion and fire could result. - If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine. - Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable. A warNiNc Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. «Remove all external equipment/engine loads before starting engine. « Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached. À varniNG Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can 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 caughit.

À warninc Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. + Start and run engine outdoors. + Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open. A warninc } Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.

tin, Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. e Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching. - Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler area and cylinder area. «Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest-covered, grass-covered, brush-covered unimproved land. The state of California requires this (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal land. TECHNICAL INFORMATION POWER RATINGS: The power ratings for an individual engine model are initially developed by starting with SAE (Society of Auto- motive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure) (Revision 2002-05). Given both the wide array of products on which our engines are placed, and the variety of en- vironmental issues applicable to operating the equipment, it may be that the engine you have purchased will not develop the rated horsepower when used in a piece of power equipment (actual “on- site” power). This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the following: differences in altitude, tempera- Document: - page 5 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 di Avarninc Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. Unintentional start-up can result in en- tanglement, traumatic amputation, or lac- eration.

BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR

REPAIRS < Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. « Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start).

WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK

+ Use approved spark plug tester. + Do noi check for spark with spark plug removed. BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE INFORMATION

ture, barometric pressure, humidity, fuel, engine lubrication, maxi- mum governed engine speed, individual engine to engine variabil- ity, design of the particular piece of power equipment, the manner in which the engine is operated, engine run-in to reduce friction and clean out of combustion chambers, adjustments to the valves and carburetor, and other factors. The power ratings may also be adjusted based on comparisons to other similar engines utilized in similar applications, and will therefore not necessarily match the values derived using the foregoing codes.

• This is a single cylinder, L-head, air-cooled engine. lt is a Armaiure air gap p. 0
• .006 — 0.010 in. (0.15 — 0.25 mm) low emissions engine. Spark plug gap p. 0
• .030 in. (0.76 mm) MODEL SERIES 90000 . LC . ; . Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 1/4 in. Bore p. 2
• -9/16 in. (65.09 mm) (6 mm) past top dead center (check when engine is cold). SrOKE p. 1
• -3/4 in. (44.45 mm) See Repair Manual P/N 270962. Intake p. 0
• .005 — 0.007 in. (0.13 — 0.18 Displacement p. 9
• .02 cu. in. (147.8 cc) ntake mn ( mm) Exhaust .007 — 0.009 in. (0.18 — 0.23 mm) MODEL SERIES 100000 | : Note: For practical operation, the horsepower loading Bore … 2-9/16 in. (65.09 mm) Stroke p. 0
• …. 1-7/8 in. (47.63 mm) Displacement .67 cu. in. (158.6 cc) Document: - page 6 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 should not exceed 85% of rated horsepower. Engine power will decrease 3-1/2% for each 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and 1% for each 10° F (5.6° C) above 77° F (25° C). It will operate satisfactorily at an angle up to 15°. p. 9

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. OIL CAPACITY The engine holds approximately 5/8 qt (20 ozs; 0.6 liter).

- Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher, such as Briggs & Stratton SAE 30. + Do not use special additives. + Choose a viscosity according to the table opposite. ÉF Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API (=) certification mark and API service symbol REZ (shown at left) with “SJ/CF ENERGY CON- SERVING” or higher, is an acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals. SAE Viscosity Grades

a O1 Synthetic sw-30, 10w-30 CE v 2 E 4% EI ET Top GES 2 Ed É rs E ET à STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE CAUTION: 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-viscosity oil, check oil level more frequently. CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40° F (4° C), will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.

CHECKING AND ADDING OIL

+ Check oil level before starting the engine. + Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours. + Keep oil level at FULL. CAUTION: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause: Smoking, Hard starting, Spark plug fouling, or Oil saturation of air filter.

F—+ High Oil Fill —— (if equipped) L—_— [2] Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.

[1] Place engine level and clean around oil fill area. line on dipstick. [8] Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and [41 f needed, add oil slowly - check oil level. Oil level should be at FULL recheck. Do not over fill. [5] Replace and tighten dipstick.

[1] Place engine level and clean around oil fill area. line on dipstick. Ÿ K NN [2] Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth. [8] Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and [41 f needed, add oil slowly - check oil level. Oil level should be at FULL recheck. Do not over fill. [5] Replace and tighten dipstick. Document: - page 7 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000

«Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 77 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days. + Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. + Do not mix oil with gasoline. < For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton Gasoline Additive available from your Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends can damage the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any undesirable oper- ating symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether. ADDING FUEL À waruinc

< Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. < Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. < Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources. .1f fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. Document: - page 8 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 Fuel Fill [1] Remove cap. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill. Briggs & Stratton Smart-fill® fuel can fills to the correct level and automatically shuts off, reduc- ing spills and emissions. [2] Replace cap before starting.

+ Do not use pressurized starting fluids. « Vapors are flammable. ° Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place. - Do not crank engine with spark plug removed. .lf fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. elf engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle in FAST and crank until engine stars.

STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS

+Store and fuel + Periodically remove equipment in level grass buildup under position. mower deck. (See + Use fresh fuel. (See Maintenance.) Fuel.) +After engine has + Use correct type of started, let it warm oil for expected up several seconds starting tempera- to several minutes, ture. (See Oil.) depending on out- +Remove external side temperature. equipment/engine +For maximum per- loads. (See equip- formance and life, ment operating operate engine with instructions.) throttle in FAST. + Start lawn mower on hard surface or over previously cut grass. If you are starting your engine for the FIRST time, read the information outlined under Starting A New Engine. 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. CAUTION: If engine is tipped to transport equipment, remove grass, drain oil, etc., keep spark plug side of engine up. Tipping engine with spark plug down may cause: ° Smoking, ° Hard starting, « Spark plug fouling, < Oil saturation of air filter.

Add oil and fuel as instructed in this manual prior to attempting to start engine. (See Oil and Fuel) [1] Move throttle to FAST. (if equipped) [2] Firmly push primer bulb 5 times. Continue at step [4] under TO START ENGINE. Document: - page 9 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000

When starting engine thereafter, push primer bulb firmly 3 times as illustrated below and pull starter rope as instructed below. [1] Check oil level (see p. 8) [5] Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is Le felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid [2] Move throtile kickback. (if equipped) to FAST. A vwarninc «+ When starting engine, [3] Firmly push primer pull cord slowly until bulb 3 times. resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Primer bulb [4] Close safety brake handle on lawn mowers and any other equipment with this feature. [6] Let engine warm up. Operate engine with À FAST 49 throtile in FAST. À Bll- sror @

CAUTION: L Do not stop engine by FAST de moving choke control to CHOKE. Backfire, son + fire or engine damage V sror @ could occur. TI [1] Move throttle (if equipped) [2] Release safety brake con- to SLOW, then trol handle. Document: - page 10 (Black) & Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000

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 may result in injury. In provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any addition, use of other parts may void your warranty. service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. Follow the instructions and schedules indicated below. 7° CHANGING OIL PAPER E Task 3>l°0|°0lu%| à TOP OIL DRAIN BOTTOM OIL RAIN On

Inspect spark arrester (if equipped) Ÿ (@) ae" ® Replace spark plug V4 PIRE SQUARE ® a ï J- [1] Run engine until it runs lean cooling system out of fuel. Otherwise, Clean combustion À WARNING fuel can leak out, creating chamber V4 a fire/explosion hazard, / when you tip engine in *__ Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every l h, Step 4. 50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours [21] Disconnect spark plug rang the engine under heavy load or in high wire and keep it away . from spark plug. ** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when ; | . Par Pug CE airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if [81 With engine OFF but still warm remove dipstick. very dirty. [4] Top oil drain, keep spark plug side up. Bottom or "ur side oil drain (if equipped), keep engine level. Drain CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste ee À product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not oil into appropriaie réceptacle. discard with household waste. Check with your Note: Top oil drain is recommended method, however local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe oil can drain from side (if equipped) or bottom as shown. disposal/recycling facilities. [5] Place engine level. Add about 5/8 quart (20 ounces: 0.6 liter) new oil. Fill to FULL line on CAUTION dipstick. Do not overfill. Replace dipstick. If engine is tipped to transport equipment, remove grass, drain oil, etc., keep spark plug side of engine up. ue Tipping engine with spark plug down may cause: Low Oil Fill : KEEP SPAÏ (if equipped) ° Smoking, ° Hard starting, « Spark plug fouling, High Oil Fill < Oil saturation of air filter. (if equipped)

MAINTENANCE BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR CLEANER All engines have an Oil-Foam® air cleaner. Style 1 Style 2 Replace Oil-Foam® element if very dirty or damaged. + Remove screw. ° Carefully remove air cleaner to prevent debris from falling into carburetor. Take air cleaner apart and clean all parts. Wash Oil-Foam® element in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Saturate Oil-Foam® element in engine oil and squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil. Install Oil-Foam® element and cup, if equipped, in body. Note: On Style 2 air cleaner, install element so lip @ extends over edge of body to form protective seal when cover is assembled. < Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with screw. Document: - page 12 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000

Grass or chaff may clog engine’s air cooling system, especially after prolonged service cutting tall, dry grass. Internal cooling fins and surfaces may require cleaning to prevent overheating and engine damage. COVER SCREWS

BLOWER HOUSING [1] Remove 2 screws from cover (if equipped) and lift cover straight until tab clears.

Note: Do not loosen 2 band brake bracket screws. Do not bend or remove flywheel guard. [SI [4] Remove 3 screws and blower housing. Clean areas shown. Reinstall blower housing and cover (if equipped).

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. 1f you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire À WARNING from the spark plug, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking. Unintentional sparking can . result in fire or electric shock. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or laceration. Use only correct tools.

+ Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may À WARNING later shatter during operation. + Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed.

MUFFLER CLEANING DEBRIS

Replacement parts for the CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. À WARNING muffler must be the same Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush and installed in the same or dry cloth. position as the original parts, A otherwise fire can occur. Engine parts should be kept If muffler is equipped with À WARNING | clan to reduce the risk of spark arrester screen, re- 1 overheating and ignition of accu- & move screen for inspection. Replace screen if damaged ( h, mulated debris. This is especial- # or plugged. ly important if cutting tall grass. SPARK PLUG Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumu- lated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any Use only Briggs & Stratton Spark Tester (part number 19368) to check for spark. Note: In some areas, lo- combustible debris. cal law requires using re- 7er) sistor spark plug to sup- TX ROTATING press ignition signals. If AA \ FINGER GUARD SCREEN this engine was originally Nr equipped with resistor spark plug, use same type N Ne for replacement. COMBUSTION DEPOSITS Finger Guard Linkage, Springs We recommend that after every 100-300 hours you have & Controls an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer remove combustion deposits from the cylinder, cylinder head, top of piston, and around valves.

Replacement parts for fuel À WARNING system (cap, hoses, tanks, filters, etc.) must be the same as original paris, É " otherwise fire can occur. Muffler Area & Spark Arrester

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The carburetor on this engine is not adjustable. À varie The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed.

Prevent unintentional starting. Before performing adjustments, remove spark plug wire from spark plug. THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below.

TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE*

• On some models the governor lever is bent into position and is not adjustable. [1] Loosen casing clamp screw. [21 Move governor control lever, wire, and casing as far as possible in direction shown. [3] Move remote throttle control to FAST. [4] Tighten casing clamp screw. [5] Move throttle to STOP (if equipped). CASING CLAMP

[1] Governor control lever should make good contact With stop switch. Readjust if necessary. [2] Check operation of throtile. Document: - page 14 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000

| e SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF An illustrated shop manual includes GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS common specifications and detailed in- PART PART NO. formation covering adjustment, tune-up u : | Rognco and repair of Briggs & Stratton single Oil-Foam® air cleaner element 698369 cylinder, L-head, 4 cycle engines. It is Oil-Foam® air cleaner element used with cup 272235 available for purchase from an Autho- (5047) rized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer or Oil 100005 you can order it from the factory. Write: Gas additive 5041 B1iggs & Stratton Corporation Resistor spark plug 802592 Atin: Service Division Part No. 270962 Standard spark plug 492167 ra M s3201 Long life platinum spark plug 5062 ’ (used on most L-head engines) Spark plug wrench 89838 Spark tester 19368 Oil pump kit 5056 (uses standard electric drill to remove oil from engine quickly) SERVICE See an Authorized Briggs & Stration 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 & v Stratton” are required to meet Briggs & Stratton standards. When you purchase equipment powered by a Briggs & Stratton engine, you are assured of Res highly skilled, reliable service at more than 30,000 Authorized Service Dealers worldwide, including more than 5,000 Master à Service Technicians. Look for these signs Gsm) 1 _ine GRGGS à STATION wherever Briggs & Stratton service is offered. gg" EXPIRATION DATE You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs & Stratton Add sales tax f you Ive in any of the foloning states: *AL5%, CT 6%, FL 6.5%, GA 4%, KY 6%, MI 6%, MN 6%, MO 4.225%, NY 85%, OH 5%, TN 6%, TX 6.25%, WA 6.5%, WI 5% To purchase a complete list of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts for your engine, fill in

| e SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE (21 While engine is still warm, change oil. Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [81 Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 oz. (15 ml) of . engine oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug and crank [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on slowly to distribute oil. essential carburetor parts: [4] Clean engine of surf debris, chatf a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gine of Suriace debris, chaïf or grass. gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an [5] Store in a clean, dry area. ether), run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or b) if À WARNING | Do not store in same area fuel tank contains gasoline, either run engine until it as a stove, furnace, water stops from lack of fuel, or add a gasoline additive to the heater, or other appliance gas in the tank. (See paris list. Single — use pouches of that uses a pilot light or gas additive are available from your service dealer.) If 4 has a device that can you use a gas additive, run the engine for several create a spark. minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor. Then, engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months.

Effective January 1, 2003 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2003 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 bome by purchaser. This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions stated below. For warranty service, findthe nearest Authorized Service Dealerin our dealer locator map at www.briggsandstratton.com, or by calling 1-800-233-3728, or as listed in the ‘Yellow Pages". THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR À 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 imitation 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. OUR PRODUCT Vanguard" ELS" Fource"* Classic” Etek”* yc® Intek" Industrial Plus” (ROSIHOrS } Intek”* Power Built” OHV (Sleeve Bore) Quantum® Quattro” @45" Sprint“ WARRANTY PERIOD* Consumer Use 2 years 2 years 1 year - 2 years " } ï 1 year Commercial Use 1 year 90 days 90 days

• Note the following special warranty periods: 2 years for Classic®” engines in the European Union and Eastem European countries, for all consumer products in the European Union, and for emission control systems on engines cerified by EPA and CARE. 5 years for consumer use, 90 days for commercial use of Touch-N- Mow® starter on Quantum® and Intek" engines. Engines used in competitive racing or on commercial or rental tracks are not warrantied. 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 thereaîter be considered as a commercial use engine for pur- poses 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 & Strattonwelcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repars. Most warranty repairs are handed routine, 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, handing, warehousing or improper installation. Similar, warranty is void if the serial number of the engine has been removed or the engine has been altered or modified. Ha customer diflers with the decision ofthe Service Dealer, an investigation wil be made to determine whether the warranty applis. Askthe Service Dealerto submit all supporting facts to his Distributor or the Factory for review. the Distributor orthe Factory decides that the claim is justified, the customer wil be fully reimbursed for those items that are defective. To avoid misunderstanding which might occur between the customer andthe Dealer, isted below are some of the causes of engine failure that the warranty does not cover. Normal wear: Engines, like all mechanical devices, need periodic parts senice and replacement to perform well. Warranty will not coverrepäirwhennormaluse has exhaustedthe life of a part or an engine Improper maintenance: The life ofan engine depends uponthe conditions under which it operates, and the care it receives. Some applications, such as tlers, pumps and rotary mowers, are very often used in dusty or dirty conditions, which can cause what appears to be premature wear, Such wear, when caused by dir, dust, spark Plug cleaning grt, or other abrasive material that has entered the engine because of improper maintenance, is not covered and/or workmanship only, and not of the equipment to which the engi Nor does the warranty extend to repairs required because of:

1. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY PARTS THAT ARE NOT

ORIGINAL BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS. 2... Equipment control orinstallations that prevent starting, cause unsatisfactory engine performance, or shorten engine life. (Contact equipment manufacture.) 3... Leaking carburetors, clogged fuel pipes, sticking valves, or other damage, caused by using contaminated or tale fuel. (Use clean, fresh, lead-free gasolne and Briggs & Stratton Fuel Stabilzer, Part No. 5041.) 4... Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was operated with. insuficient or contaminated lubrcatng ol, or an incorrect grade of lubricating oi (check oi level daily or after every 8 hours of operation. Refll when necessary and change at recommended intervals. OIL GARD® may not shut doun running engine. Engine damage may occur if oi level is not properly maintained. Read Operating & Maintenance instructions.

5. Repair or adjustment of associated parts or assemblies

such as clutches, transmissions, remote controls, etc. which are not manufactured by Briggs & Stratton.

6. Damage or wear to parts caused bÿ dit, which entered

fe engine because of improper air _ cleaner maintenance, re-assembly, or use of à non-orginal air cleaner element or cartidge. (At recommended

intervals, clean and re-oilthe Oil-Foam® element or the foam pre-cleaner, and replace the cartidge) Read Operating & Maintenance Instructions.

7. Parts damaged by over-speeding, or overheating

caused by grass, debris, or dir, which plugs or logs the cooling fins, or fywheel area, or damage caused by operating the engine in a confined area without suficient ventilation. (Clean fins on the cyinder, cyinder head and fiywheel at recommended intervals.) Read Operating & Maintenance Instructions.

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 aftachment of equipment to engine crankshaît, over-speeding or other abuse in operation.

9. À bent or broken crankshaît, caused by striking a solid

object with the cutter blade of a rotary law mower, or excessive v-belt tightness.

10. Route tune-up or adjustment of the engine

#1. Engine or engine component failure, Le. combustion chamber, valves, valve seats, valve guides, or buned starter motor windings, caused by the use of atemate fuels such as, iquiied petroleum, natural gas, altered gasolnes, et. is available only through service dealers which have been authorized by Briggs & Stratton Corporation. your nearest Authorized Service Dealer is listed in the Pages"”” of your telephone directory under s, Gasoline” or “Gasoline Engines,” “Lawn Mowers,” or similar category.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the C:

rnia Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THERE- AFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001 IN CANADA). California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement The California Air Resources Board (CARB), US. EPA and B&S are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your model year 2002 and later small off-road engine (SORE). In California, new small off-road engines must be de- signed, 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 emis- sion control system on your engine for the periods of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine. Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner, ignition sys- tem, muffler and catalytic converter. Also in- cluded may be connectors and other emission related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, B&S will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. Briggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Small off-road engines are warranted relative to emission control parts defects for a period of two years, subject to provisions set forth below. If any covered part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S. As the small off-road engine owner, you are re- sponsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operating and Main- tenance Instructions. B&S recommends that you retain all your receipts covering mainte- nance on your small off-road engine, but B&S cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of re- ceipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor- mance of all scheduled maintenance. Owner’s Warranty Responsibi S As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that B&S may deny you war- ranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine 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 exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your war- ranty rights and responsibilities, you should con- tact a B&S Service Representative at 1-414-259-5262. The emission warranty is a defects warranty. Defects are judged on normal engine perfor- mance. The warranty is not related to an in-use emission test. Briggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage. lt is in addition to the B&S engine warranty for non- regulated engines found in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions.

Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the emission con- trol systems parts) to the extent these parts were present on the engine purchased. a. Fuel Metering System + Cold start enrichment system + Carburetor and internal parts + Fuel Pump b. Air Induction System + Aircleaner + Intake manifold c. Ignition System + Spark plug(s) + Magneto ignition system d. Catalyst System + Catalytic converter + Exhaust manifold + Airinjection system, Pulse valve e. Miscellaneous Items + Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and switches

2. Length of Coverage

B&S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship which caused the failure of the Warranted Parts for a period of two years from the date the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser.

Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be performed at no charge to the owner, including diagnostic labor 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 Ser- vice Dealer as listed in the “Yellow Pages” under “Engines, Gasoline,” “Gasoline En- gines,” “Lawn Mowers,” or similar category.

4. Claims and Coverage Exclusions

Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of the B&S Engine War- ranty Policy. Warranty coverage shall be ex- cluded for failures of Warranted Parts which are not original B&S parts or because of set forth in the B&S Engine Warranty Policy. B&S is not liable to cover failures of War- ranted Parts caused by the use of add-on, non-original, or modified parts.

Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspec- tion to the effect of “repair or replace as nec- essary” shall be warranted as to defects for the warranty period. Any Warranted Part which is scheduled for replacement as re- quired 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 perfor- mance and durability may be used in the per- formance of any maintenance or repairs. The owner is responsible for the perfor- mance of all required maintenance, as de- fined in the B&S Operating and Maintenance Instructions.

6. Consequential Coverage

Coverage hereunder shall extend to the fail- ure of any engine components caused by the failure of any Warranted Part still under + Connectors and assemblies abuse, neglect or improper maintenance as warranty. Biggs & Stan Engnes Are Made Under One Or More ON The Foloning Palets: Design D-247,177 (Ole Palens Pendng)