Briggs & stratton 120000, 150000, 200000, 210000 Operating Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Model 120000

150000
200000
210000

Snow Seriest
Snow Series MAXt

BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM

English

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Form No. 277104WST-6/07

Printed in U.S.A.

Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton engine. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your

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confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this
manual, your Briggs & Stratton product will provide many years of dependable service.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks

associated with engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the proper use and care of the
engine. Because Briggs & Stratton Corporation 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. Save these instructions for future reference.

Where to Find Us

You never have to look far to find Briggs & Stratton service support for your engine. There are over 30,000 Briggs
& Stratton authorized dealers worldwide who provide quality parts and service support. You can find your nearest
service dealer by using our Dealer Locator at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM, or by calling Briggs & Stratton
Customer Support at [phone].

For replacement parts or technical assistance, record below the engine model, type, and code numbers along with
the date of purchase. These numbers are located on your engine (see the Features and Controls page).

Date of purchase:

Engine model:

Model: Code:Type:

Table of Contents

Safety 3...............................................

Features and Controls 6................................

Operation 7............................................

Maintenance 12.......................................

Troubleshooting 18...................................

Warranties 19.........................................

Specifications 21.....................................

Copyright E 2007 Briggs & Stratton Corporation,
Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.

MM/DD/YYYY

Briggs & Stratton is a registered trademark o
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, WI, USA.

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Operator Safety

General Information

This is a single cylinder, air-cooled engine. It is a low
emissions engine.

In the state of California, Model 120000, 150000, 200000,
210000 engines are certified by the California Air Resources
Board to meet emissions standards for 250 hours. Such
certification does not grant the purchaser, owner or operator
of this engine any additional warranties with respect to the
performance or operational life of this engine. This engine is
warranted solely according to the product and emissions
warranties stated elsewhere in this manual.

Symbols And Warnings

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

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

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.

CAUTION: This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton
without oil. Before you start the engine, make sure you add
oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you start
the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and
will not be covered under warranty.

SAFETY AND CONTROL SYMBOLS

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 product.

Fire

Explosion

Kickback

Hot Surface

Toxic Fumes

Moving Parts

Shock

Wear Eye
Protection

Read Manual

Hazardous

Chemical

Oil

Fuel

Fuel

Shutoff

On Off

Choke

Slow

Fast

Stop

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Operator Safety

WARNING

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.

When Adding Fuel

• Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing the fuel cap.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated
area.

• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to
approximately 1.5 inches (38 mm) 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
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.

• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.

When Starting Engine

• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and
air cleaner are in place and secured.

• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to

OPEN/RUN position, move throttle (if
equipped) to FAST position and crank until
engine starts.

When Operating Equipment

• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which
causes gasoline to spill.

• Do not choke the carburetor to stop engine.

• Never start or run the engine with the air

cleaner assembly or the air filter removed.

When Changing Oil

• If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the
fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak out
and result in a fire or explosion.

When Transporting Equipment

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

When Storing Gasoline Or Equipment 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

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

Contents are HARMFUL OR FATAL IF
SWALLOWED. Avoid contact to eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not take internally. Avoid
breathing the mist or vapor. Overexposure to
eyes or skin can cause irritation. KEEP
STABILIZER OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.

Fuel stabilizer is a hazardous chemical. **

• IF SWALLOWED, call physician immediately.
Do not induce vomiting. If inhaled, remove to
fresh air. In case of eye or skin contact, flush
with water for 15 minutes.

• Store unopened cartridges in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area. Keep open cartridge in
fuel cap and fuel cap closed on fuel tank when
not in use.

** Fuel stabilizer contains: 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol

(128-39-2) and aliphatic petroleum distillate
(64742-47-8).

• In case of emergency, contact a physician
immediately and call 1-800-424-9300 for
material safety information.

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Operator Safety

WARNING

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 the starter cord
slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly to avoid kickback.

• Remove all external equipment/engine loads
before starting engine.

• Direct-coupled equipment components such
as, but not limited to, blades, impellers,
pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely
attached.

WARNING

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
caught.

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.

Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation, or
laceration.

Fire hazard

Before performing adjustments or repairs:

• Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it
away from the spark plug.

• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start.)

• Use only correct tools.

• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or

other parts to increase engine speed.

• Replacement parts must be the same and
installed in the same position as the original
parts.

• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or
hard object because the flywheel may later
shatter during operation.

When testing for spark:

• Use approved spark plug tester.

• Do not check for spark with spark plug

removed.

WARNING

Running engines produce heat. Engine parts,
especially muffler, become extremely hot.

Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass,

brush, etc. can catch fire.

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

• Remove accumulated debris 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.

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Features and Controls

A. Engine Identification

Model Type Code

B. Spark Plug

C. Choke

D. Primer

Engine Identification

A

Model Type Code

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E

C

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E. Fuel Shut-off Valve

F. Starter Cord Handle

G. Finger Guard

H. Stop Switch (optional)

I. Fuel Tank and Cap

J. Oil Fill Cap

K. Dipstick/Oil Fill

L. Oil Drain Plug

M. Muffler

Muffler Guard (optional)
Muffler Deflector

N. Safety Key

O. Push Button Electric Start

P. Snow Hood

Q. Power Cord Receptacle

R. Electric Starter

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B

D

P

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C

L

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G

K

S. Throttle Control (optional)

M

D

N

P

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G

L

S

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Q

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Operation

Oil Capacity

Oil capacity (see the Specifications section)

Oil Recommendations

We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG,
SH, SJ or higher. Do not use special additives.

Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.

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.

How To Check/Add Oil

Before adding or checking the oil

• Place engine level.

• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.

Models with oil fill cap (Figure 1)

1. Remove the oil fill cap (A).

2. To add oil, pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill (B).
Fill to point of overflowing.

3. Replace and tighten the oil fill cap.

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SAE 30

10W-30

Synthetic 5W-30

* Below 40°F(4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.

** Above 80°F(27°C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil

consumption. Check oil level more frequently.

Models with extended dipstick (Figure 2)

1. Remove the dipstick (C) and wipe with a clean cloth.

2. Insert and tighten the dipstick.

3. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Make sure
the oil is at the FULL mark (D) on the dipstick.

4. To add oil, pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill (B).
Do not overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and
then recheck the oil level.

5. Fill to the FULL mark (D) on the dipstick.

6. Replace and tighten the dipstick.

5W-30

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Figure 1

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B

Figure 2

C

D

C

B

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