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OPERATING
AND
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL
SERIES
100200 to
100299
130200 to
131299
IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY
DO NOT RUN ENGTNE AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS.
Operating
an engine at excessive
speeds
increases the
hazard of
personal
injury.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH PARTS WHICH
MAY INCREASE
THE
GOVERNED
SPEED.
For rotary lawnmower
safety, A.N.S.l.
Standard
Safety
Specifications
for
Power Lawn
Mowers specify
a maximum
blade
tip speed
of
19,000 feet
per
minute
(96.5
meters
per
second),
primarily
to
reduce the
hazard
from
thrown
obiects.
Rotary lawnmower manufacturers select
the
governed
top
speed of
the engine based
on the
length and design of
the cutter blade
and
design of other mower
parts.
All
rotary lawnmowers
should be checked
for
conformance
to the A.N.S.l.
Standard
Safety Specifications
for Power Lawn Mowers on
blade
tip speed,
if the engine
is repaired
or
replaced,
or
if
mower
parts
are changed.
DANGER: GASOLINE
VAPOR lS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE. Refuel outdoors
preferably,
or only
in well
ventilated areas.
DO NOT STORE, SPILL OR USE GASOLINE
NEAR AN
OPEN
FLAME or devices
such as a stove,
furnqce, water heater
which utilize
a
pilot
light,
or devices
that can create a spark.
lf
gasoline
is accidentally spilled, move
machine away f rom area of spill
and avoid creating
any sQUrce
of
ignition
until
gasoline
vapors
have
dissioated.
DO
NOT REFUEL
GASOLINE
TANK WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
DO
NOT RUN THE ENGINE lN AN ENCLOSED
AREA. Exhaust
gases
contain carbon
monoxide,
an odorless
and deadly
poison.
TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
always
remove
the spark
plug
from the engine,
before working on
the
engine or equipment
driven by the
engine.
Except
for adlustment;
DO NOT operate
engine
if air cleaner
or cover directly
over
carburetor air
intake is removed. Removal
of such
part
could create
a
fire hazard.
Do NoT
oPERATE WITHoUT
A MUFFLER oR
TAMPER WITH
THE
EXHAUST
SYSTEM.
Damaged
muff|eTS
OT SPATK
ATTESTETS
COUId
create a tire hazard. Inspect
periodically
and
replace if necessary.
ALWAYS
KEEP HANDS AND FEET
CLEAR OF
ROTATING PARTS.
IN THE INTEREST OF
ENVIRONMENT
A muffler which leaks because of
rust
or damage can
permit
an increased exhaust
noise
level. Therefore, examine
the
mufller
periodically
to be sure
it is functioning
effectively.
To
purchase
a new muffler, see SERVICE
AND REPAIR INFORMATION.
WARNING: lf this
engine
is not equipped
with
a spark arrester
and
is to
be used
on any
forest
covered,
brush
covered, or
grass
covered
unimprov- land,
before using on
such
land
a spark arrester
must be added
to the muff
ler. The arrester must be
maintained
in effective
working order by the
operator.
ln the State of California
the above
is required
by
law
(Section
4442 ot
the
California
Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar
laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
See
your
Authorized
Briggs & Stratton Service
Center
lor
spark arrester muffler options.
SERVICE &
REPAIR
INFORMATION
lf
service or
repair
is
needed,
contact an
Authorized Briggs &
Stratton Service Center.
To
serve
you
promptly
and eff icierttly, the
Service
Center will
need the model, type and code
number on
your
engr
ne.
Each Authorized
Service Center
carries a stock of original
Briggs
&
Stratton
repair
parts
and
is
equipped
with
special
service
tools.
Trained mechanics
assure expert
repair
service
on all Briggs &
Stratton engines.
Major engine
repairs
should
not
be attempted
unless
you
have
the
proper
tools and a thorough
knowledge of internal combustion
engrne
repalr
proceoure.
Your nearest
service center
is listed in
the
"Yellow
Pages"
under
"Engines,
Gasoline" or
"Gasoline
Engines".
He
is
one of over 25,000 authorized dealers
available to serve
vou.
FORM
NO. 270106-3/79
PRINTED
IN U.S.A.
This illustrated book
includes
"Theories
of
Operation",
common
specifications, and detailed
information
covering
the adjustment,
tune-up and
repair
procedures
for 2 through
16 H.P. single
cylinder models. lt is available
f rom'any
Authorized
Briggs &
Stratton Service Center.
Order as
Part Number
270962.
BRIGGS & STRATTON
CORP.
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53201
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