Briggs & Stratton Fource 21100 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Model 21000 Model 21100

Fource

BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com

ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A.

Form No. 277097-3/07

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.

SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED

WITH THIS ENGINE:

Fire

Explosion

Read Manual

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

information to make you aware of 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.

Kickback

Hot Surface

Toxic F u mes

Moving Parts

Shock

Primer

Fuel

Fuel Shutoff

On Off

Choke

Stop

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.

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

Table of Contents

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 oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty.

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 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 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

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.

• 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

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

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.

Starting

This engine is shipped WITHOUT oil. 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. If the 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

Throttle

Trigger

4. Pull starter handle sharply until engine runs.

5. Wait a maximum of 10 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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