Briggs & Stratton 625, 600, 650 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Model 120000 Quantum 600 Series

625 Series

650 Series

675 Series

Quick Start Guide

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ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation

Form No. 277039-9/06

BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A.

Printed in U.S.A.

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 or serious injury.

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.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of

the hazards and risks associated with engines. Because Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know what equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read the instructions and the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.

Table of Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

QuickStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

READYSTARTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating & Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Fresh StartE Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Storage & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED

WITH THIS ENGINE:

Fire

Read

Operating

 

Manual

Explosion

Oil

Kickback

Fuel

Hot Surface

Fuel Shutoff

Toxic Fumes

On Off

Moving Parts

Run

 

Shock

Choke

Hazardous

Stop

Chemical

 

Slow

Fast

WARNING

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.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

CAUTION

This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty.

Briggs & Stratton 625, 600, 650 User Manual

Know Your Engine

Rewind/Starter

handle

Fuel fill

Oil cap &

Oil dipstick

Choke (if equipped)

Primer

Muffler

Spark plug

Front view

Speed control lever

Air cleaner

Side oil drain plug (if equipped)

Back view

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This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with engines. Read the Operating Manual before starting your engine.

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ADD OIL

WHAT KIND?

High quality SAE 30 motor oil.

HOW MUCH?

To FULL line on dipstick.

Engine holds about 20 oz. (0.61l).

HOW?

Unscrew and remove oil cap. Pour in oil. Replace cap.

SPECIAL CONCERNS?

Do not overfill.

Do not tip engine.

See page 10 for details.

FULL

WIPE DIPSTICK.

REPLACE DIPSTICK

AND TIGHTEN CAP.

REMOVE DIPSTICK

TO READ LEVEL.

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ADD GAS

WHAT KIND?

Unleaded, 85 octane or higher.

HOW MUCH?

Fill to one inch below top of fuel fill neck.

HOW?

Remove gas cap. Pour in gas. Replace cap.

SPECIAL CONCERNS?

Fuel equipment outdoors. If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting 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 use pressurized starting fluids.

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If ReadyStartgo to step 4.

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PUSH PRIMER

HOW MANY TIMES?

Press 5 times the FIRST TIME you start engine. For all future starts, press 3 times.

HOW?

Locate primer bulb. Press with finger. Wait two seconds between each press.

SPECIAL CONCERNS?

Pressing primer too many times can flood engine with gas. A flooded engine will not start. See Troubleshooting section.

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PULL STARTER HANDLE

HOW?

Stand behind equipment.

Close bail, or operator control bar, on equipment with this feature. If you do not keep bail held against equipment handle, engine will not start.

Slowly pull cord until you feel resistance, then pull quickly.

SPECIAL CONCERNS?

If speed control equipped, start in FAST position. Also, see warning at right.

If electric start equipped see page 8.

To Stop Engine −

Let go of bail, or operator control bar, which activates brake and stops engine from running.

For complete starting instructions see page 8.

WARNING

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.

Need assistance? 1-800-233-3723

(USA and Canada ONLY, Pre-recorded message.) www.briggsandstratton.com

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Troubleshooting

Starter Handle will not pull.

rThe bail, operator control bar, is not engaged which releases the brake from the flywheel allowing the engine to turn over.

rPlace equipment on flat level surface.

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

Engine will not start.

rOil Level is OVER FULL mark on dipstick.

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.

rOut of Fuel

Add gasoline.

Prime engine.

rEngine Flooded

Set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle (if equipped) in FAST and continue to pull starter handle.

rSpark Plug Fouling

Remove spark plug. Clean, check gap, replace. See Maintenance section.

CAUTION

DO NOT OVERFILL OIL. Overfilling may cause smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling or oil saturation of air filter.

WARNING

Ensure fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place before starting engine.

Before refueling − turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.

Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

Engine is Smoking or Running Rough.

rEngine may have been tipped during transport.

Check for fouled spark plug.

Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation. If saturated, clean or replace filter.

CAUTION

If engine is tipped to transport equipment, to remove debris, to drain oil, etc., keep the spark plug side of engine up.

KEEP SPARK PLUG

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