Briggs & Stratton 021132-0599-E1, 021032-0562-E1 Owner’s Manual

The Power That Works For You®

FORM NO. 276183-8/05

PRINTED tN U.S.A.

Operating ntenance

Instructions

Model Series 21000, 21100 covered in this manual

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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.

SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED

WITH THIS ENGINE:

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,_ Explosion _ Oil

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

the hazards and risks associated with engines, and

how to avoid them. Because Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know what equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read and understand

these instructions and the instructions for the

equipment this engine powers.

information to make you aware of

_ Kickback _ Fuel

,,_,/tlI_,l_,,____,Hot Surface Fuel Shutoff

Toxic Fumes

Moving Parts

_$ Shock

'_ Primer

I",1 Choke

[_ Stop

On Off

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.

Table of Contents

Safety References ............................... 2

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

Safety .......................................... 4

Starting ........................................ 5

Stopping ........................................ 6

Troubleshooting ................................. 7

Oil ............................................. 8

Fuel .......................................... 10

Specifications and Emission Information ............ 11

Maintenance ................................ 12-14

Storage ....................................... 15

Service ........................................ 16

Warranty Information ............................ 17

, ,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.

Features

1. Carburetor

2. Stop Switch location, if equipped/stop wires

3. Rope Handle

4. Fuel Fill

5. Air Cleaner

6. Choke

7. Spark Plug 8, Primer Bulb

9. Engine Identification Model XXXXX Type XXXXXX Code

XXXXXXXX

10. Oil Fill/Dipstick

Safety

CAUTION

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

WARNING

WHEN ADDING FUEL

,,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 overfill fuel tank. ,, Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames,

pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

,,Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings

frequently 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. If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before

starting engine.

,, If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN

position, place throttle in FAST and crank until

engine starts.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.

WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT

Transport with fuel tank EMPTY.

WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIP= MENT WiTH FUEL iN TANK

Store away from furnaces, stoves, water

heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.

WARNING

When starting engine, pull cord slowly until

resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.

o Direct coupled equipment components such as,

but not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.

WARNING

o Operate equipment with guards in place. ,, Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

o Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. o Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling

drawstrings or items that could become caught.

WARNING

o Start and run engine outdoors.

Do not start or run engine in enclosed area,

even if doors or windows are open.

WARNING

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WARNING

,, If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do

not start engine.

,, Do not use pressurized starting fluids because

vapors are flammable.

Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching.

,, Remove accumulated debris from muffler area

and cylinder area.

o 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.

Starting

This engine is shipped WITHOUT oiI. See section on oil for recommendations, capacity, and filling details.

Full Choke

Half Choke

Off Position

Choke Lever

Primer Bulb

1. Set unit on flat surface and push primer bulb 15 times FOR A NEW ENGINE. Push primer bulb 8 times for all future starts.

2. Move red choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

3. Not all applications have a throttle. If the equipment has this a throttle, squeeze throttle

trigger. Ifthe engine is still warm from a previous

start, do not squeeze throttle.

CAUTION

Operating engine at an excessive speed without proper engine loading will cause damage. DO NOT operate a string trimmer with a line shorter than 10" diameter for extended periods.

Typical

Trigger

4. Pull starter handle sharply until engine runs.

5. Wait a maximum of I0 seconds, then move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.

6. Run the engine at HALF CHOKE for 20 seconds or until unit accelerates smoothly. Move choke to OFF position.

7. Wait a minimum of 20 seconds, then release

throttle trigger.

WARNING

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.

Stopping

,_WARNING

Do not stop engine by moving choke control to

CHOKE. Backfire, fire or engine damage could

occur.

1. Depress stop switch located on the engine or equipment to stop.

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