Briggs & Stratton Sno/Gard 170400 Series, Sno/Gard 190400 Series Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

OperatingandMaintenanceInstructionsfor

Sno/GardMode/Series170400,190400

Briggs & Stratton Corporation FORMNO.270617-7i94

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 © Copyright 1990 by Briggs & Straflon Corporation PRINTED IN U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR

ENGINE SELECTION
ENGINE INSTALLATION

ENGINE OPERATION

Keep these instructionsfor future reference.

_kl_ Before installing and operating this engine

read and observe all warnings, cautions and

instructions on both sides of this sheet, on the engine,

and in the operating & maintenance instructions.

NOTE: This sheet of instructions and safety information is not meant to cover all

possible conditions and situations that may occur. Read entire Operating &
Maintenance Instructions for this engine AND the instructions for the equipment

this engine powers. Failure to follow instructions and safety information could

result in serious injury or death.

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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. Inaddition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type

of hazard.

DANGER indicatesa 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.

HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS

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Fire Explosion Moving Parts

Toxic Fumes Hot Surface

Shock

Kickback

(OVER)

FORM MS-6445-01/03

Before Starting

READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OF THE
=:OUiPMENT THIS ENGINE POWERS

NOTE: Engine is shipped WITHOUT oil.

4-CYCLE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Change and Add Oil According to Chart below.
We recommend the use of a high quality detergent

oil classified "For Service SE, SF, SG," such as

Briggs & Stratton _. part no. 100005. De-
tergent oils keep the engine cleaner and retard the
Iormation of gum and varnish deposits. No special

additives ahouId be used with recommended oils.

LEVEL

OIL FILL

PLUG

OIL FILL PLUG

FUE A

This engine will operale satisfactorily on any gaso-
line intended for automogve use. A minimum of 77
octane is recommended. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH
GASOLINE.

Use clean, fresh, _ gasoline. Leaded gaao-

gne may be used if lead-free is not available, Use of
lead-free gasoline results in fewer combustion de-

positsand longer valve life.We recommend the use
of Brigge & Stratton Gasoline Additive, pert no.

5041. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used
within 30 days. This will assure lue] freshness and

volalility tailored to the season.

NOTE; DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE. NOTE: We DO NOT recommend the use of gasoline

(_ whiChcontains alcohol, such as gasohol. However,

if gasoline with alcohol is used, it MUST NOT con-

.,__ • , tain more than 10 percent Ethanol and MUST be re-

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moved from the engine during storage. DO NOT use

gasoline containing Methanol. See STORAGE IN-
STRUCTIONS.

fuet tank to point of

overflowing. Allow approximately 1/4 in.
(5 ram) of tank space for fuel expansion.

1Ef._P_RA'_URERANGE ANTICIPATEDBEFORENEX] OILCHi'J'/GE

* Aircooled engines run hotterthan automotive en-

gines. Use of mulli-viscosily oils (10W-30. elc.)
above 40 =F (4' C) will result in high oil consump-

tion and possible engine damage. Check oil level
more frequently if using lhese types of oils.

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SAE 30 oil, dused below 40 F(4 C),will result tn
hard starling and possible engine bore damage 7. 120VOLTSTARTER

due lo inadequate lubrication.

J FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL: 3. REWINOSTARTER e. MOOEL,TYPEAND

4. ROTATINGSCREEN

_lace en ine level. Clean area around oil fill Re- 5. SPARKPLUGWIRETAB 9. )EYSWITCH

move oil _ill plug or dipslick. POUR OIL SLOWLY. 6, 12VSTARTERMOTOR 10.MUFFLER 12. CRANXSHAFT
DO NOT OVER-FILL. Capacity is approximalely 11.SPARKPLUG 13. OILFILLPLUG "15.HOODOVERCARI]URETOR

2.75 pints (4,4 ounces or 1.3 ]tiers). 14. O]LDRAINPLUG 16. THROTTLECONTROL

Starting

TO START ENGINE:

WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND

FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING MACHIN-

ERY,

TIPS TO OBTAIN BEST STARTING

1, Start, store and fuel engine in a level position.

2, DO NOT use a pressurized starting fluid, Se-

vere engine damage may occur because of Iqss

of lubrication.

3. A warm engine requires less choking than a cold

engine,

4. De-clutch all possible external loads.

5. A slightly richer fuel mixture will usually improve
cold starting. Turn idle mixture valve t/8 turn
counlerclockwlse.

_:OLD WEATHER STARTING HINTS

1. Use correct oil for temperafure expected.

2. Set speed control at pad throttle position.

3. A warm battery has much more startingcapacity
than a cold battery.

4. Do not use gasoline left over from summer. Use
fresh winter grade fuel which has higher volatil-

ity to improve starting.

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE_:
Turn valve several turns counterclockwise Io open,

on engines so equipped

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

I_l_ I Move engine choke confrol as Illusfrated.

CHOKE

NOTE: If fuel drips out of carburetor while trying to
slart engine, engine is over-choked, Pull rewind
starter handle several times or engage eleclric
starter brieflyto crank engine with choke open.

OIL GARD_. (Optional AccessorY)

OIL GARD_ light warns of low oil level. If light flick-
ers or remains on and if engine cannot be started or
stoppedand connofbe restarted, oilmust be added.
Fill toFULL mark on d)pstickor 1ooverllowing at oil
fill plug. Do not over-fill.

STOP SWITCH:

Insert key in Switch, if so equipped.

STOPSWITCH

MANUAL CONTROL: Pull engine throttle col
knob as illustrated,

KNOB

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ENGINECONTROLS

REMOTE CONTROL: Move equipment throttlecon_
trol lever to "RUN," "FAST" OR "START" position..

EOUIPMENTCONTROLS PRtMER

P_

TO prime engine, push primer twice.

NOTE: When starting engine for first time or'. j,,
engine has been in storage with a dry fuel system,

pushprimer until it becomes firm. Then push primer

twice.

Starting &Stopping

REWIND STARTER

Grasp slarler grip as illustrated and pull
slowly until resistance is lelt. Then pull
cord rapidly to overcome compression,
prevent kickback and start engine, Re-

peat if necessary wilh choke opened
slightly. When engine starls, open choke
gradually.

REWIND STARTER

ELECTRIC STARTER

On engines equipped with 12 volt starting systems,
turn key lo "START" position or press starter burton.
On engines equipped with 120 voltstarting systems,
press "ON" butlon of conduclor cord's integral "ON-
OFF" switch. The best statler life is provided by us-
ing shorl starting cycles of several seconds. Pro-
P,,_gedcranking (more than 15 seconds per minute)

damage the efarter motor. Allow starter to cool

F j,_ninutes.Release as soon as engine slarts and

gTadua!Jyopen choke.
NOTE: Battery is supplied by equipment manufac-

turer and may require charging belore use.

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120VOLT 12VOLT

CAUTION: The 120 volt electric starter is

equipped with a three-prong plug for your
safety. The longer prong inthis plug is con-
nected to the starter motorhousing. When
the starter motor is plugged into a properly
grounded receptacle, it will protect the
user from shock should the starter motor
insulation fail Ior any reason. If a longerex-
tension cord is used with this starter, it
should also have three-prong and three-
hole plugs.

THREE-WIRE _

RECEPTACLE /

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GROUNDED ELECTRICAl. CONNECTION

T_o__s_T_o_P__F.J JU

Move equipment control to "SLOW" and
then "STOP" position, Turn key to "OFF"
position, If so equipped. Do not choke car-
buretor to stop enGine• Backfire or engine
damage may result ifcarburetor is used to
stop engine.

STOPCONTROLS

,_k CAUTION: Always remove key from

switch when leaving equipment unat-
tended or when equipment is not in use.

Adjustments

ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT CONTROLS

,_ CAUTION: The manufacturer ofthe equip-ment on which the engine is installed

specifies 1heTop No-Load RPM at which
the engine win be operated, DO NOT'EX-
CEED Ibis RPM.

Correct control adjustment is necessary for good
engine performance.

MANUAL FRICT]ON CONTROL
Move knob as shown to change engine speed.

KNOB

ENGINe CONTROLS

REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control casing and wire "O" are attached to

engine at control plale as shown,

REMOTECCNTROLADJUSTMENT

TO ADJUST OPERATION OF REMOTE CON-
TROL:

It adjustment is needed, move equipment control
lever to "FAST" position. Loosen casing clamp

screw "A" and move casing end wire "B" to end of
travel in direction shown by arrow. Tighten casing
clamp screw "A," Check operation of controls afler

adjustment. Readjust if necessary.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

Minor carburetor ad ustment may be required to
compensate or d flerences in fue!,temperature, al-

titudeorload. Sno/Gard hoodmust be assembled to
carburelorwhen running engine.

NOTE: Make FINAL ADJUSTMENT at tempera-
lures in which engine operates.

_e until they _ €1

Valves may be damaged by turningthem intoo ,L

Now open needle valve 1-1/2 turns counterclock.
wise and idle mixture valve 1 turn counterclockwise
This initial adjustment will permit the engine to tx

starled and warmed up (approximslely 5 minute=
prior to final adjustment.

IDLE i

THRO'r'fl,.£ MIXTURE

K V

t/,.,_" VALE ,.

sCREw I Io;' NL-"',-i"

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J .,,._.J.,.,_'€,..._ STOP .7./1 _ J I:

/ F NEEDLEVALVE //// K,_/ I:.

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CARSURETORADJUSTMENTS J:,

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Place equipment control lever in "FAST" positloP,
Turn needle valve in until engine slows (clockwise.

lean mixture), Then turn it outpast smooth operatin(.
point untilengine runs unevenly richmixture. No_:

turn need eva ve to the m dpoint between rich arx:
lean so the engine runs smoothly.

Next, adjust idle RPM, Rotate throttle counterclock.

wise and hold against stop while adiusting idlt

speed adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM. Ther
while holding throttleagainst throttle stop, turn idll
mixture valve in (lean) and out (rich. Set midway be-

tween rich and lean. Recheck idle RPM, Rel,3.'_
throttle. Engine should accelerate smoothlyJ,i
does not. the carburetor should be readjusted, t.,P;.

ally to a slightly richer mixture.

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Maintenance

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL- STARTING when servicing the engirie or

equipment, always remove the wire from

r the spark plug and holding

insert In tab.
Disconnect negative wire from battery ter-
minal, if equipped with 12 volt startingsys-
tem.

_::::2-' CHECK OIL LEVEL REGULARLY:

Check after each 5 hours of operalion or
daily. BE SURE OIL LEVEL IS MAIN-
TAINED,

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Occasionally place a few drops of oil on governor

and throille linkage and choke. A slightfilmof oiI on
these parts will afford additional protection from
freezing and corrosion,

After using snow remora] equipment, conlinue to
run the engine for about 10 minutes in an area pro-
tected from snow, This willgivethe engine an oppor-
tunity to dry out any moislure which has collecled.

When equipment is not in operation, provide protec-

tion from direct exposure to freezing rain or snow.

CHANGE OIL AS RECOMMENDED:
Change oilafter first5 hours of operation, Then, un-

der normal operating conditions, change oil after
every 50 hoursol operation or every season, which-
ever occurs first, Change oil aher every 25 hours of
operalion il the engine is operated under heavy
load. Remove oil drain plug and drain oilwhile en-
gine is warm, Replace drain plug, Remove oil till
plug or dipstick and refill with new oll of correct
grade, Replace oil fill plug or dipstick.

OILFILL

PLUG

DRAIN

PLUG

SIDES

CHANGE OIL (Gear Reduction Ootion_:

Remove oil leve} plug and oil fill plug. Drain oilafter
every 100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs first. To refill,pour SAE 30 oil into
oil fill hole until it runs out ]eve] check hole. Replace
both plugs. Oil fill plug has a vent hole and must be
installed on lop of gear case cover.

OILFILL

OILLEVEL

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

GEARREDUCTIONOIL FILL

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Maintenance

Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush.Clean-
ing with a forceful spray of water is not recom.

mended as water could contaminate the fuel sys-
tem.

CAUTION: To assure smooth Operation,

keep rack and pinion controls, governor
linkage and springs free of debris.

,_ CAUTION: Periodically clean mufflerarea

to remove all dirt and combustible debris.

Replace In-Line fuel filterevery 100 hours or every
season, whichever occum first. Contact any Briggs

& Strarlon Authorized Service Center for correct re-
placement.

FUEL FILTER

REPLACE OR CLEAN SPARK PLUG:
Replace or clean after every 100 hours of operation

or every season, whichever occurs first.

,030"(,76turn)

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SPARK PLUG

NOTE: Do not blast clean spark plug. Spark plug
should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and
washing with a commercial solvent.

,_ CAUTION: Sparking can occur if wire ter-

minaldoes not fit firmly on spark plug, Re.
form terminal it necessary.

CLEAN SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN:

!f engine muffler is equlpped with spark srre_"_

screen assembty, remove every 50 hours or e\|i:
season, whichever occurs first, 1orcleaning snd_,:>
spection. Replace if damaged. Contact any Briggs &
Stratton Authorized Service Center.

REMOVE COMBUSTION DEPOSITS;

Remove cylinder head every 100-300 hours el op-
eration. Scrape and wire brush the combustion de.
positsfrom cylinder, cylinder head, top of piston and
around valves. Reassemble gasket and cylinde_
head, Turn screws down finger tight with fhre{
tongarscrews around exhaust valve, if so equipped
Torque cylinder head screws in a staggered se
quence to 165 In,-Ibs. (19 Nm).

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Vlaintenance

chedule

Ilow the hourly or"calendar intervals, whichever occur first.

_re frequent service may be required.

MAINTENANCEOPERATION

_;heckOilLevel

:hangeOil•

,:hangeOil (Gear Reduclion)

'leanCoolingSystem

"_speclSparkAtresler
DptionalAccessory)

eplaceorCleanSparkP)Og

apiecein-LineFuelFiller

leanCombuslion

hamberDeposits

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Every5 Hours

or Daily

25Hoursor

EverySeason

50Hoursor

EverySeaso_

Note1

100Hoursor

EverySeason

Note2

100-300

Houri

1*: Changeoilafterfirst5 hours,thenafterevery50hoursorever/season.

ore

Changeoilevery25 hourswhenoperalingunderheavyloadorin highambienl{emperatures.

ore2: Cleanmoreoftenunderdust'/conditionsor whenairbornedebrisispresenl.

BRIGGS& STRATI'ONAUTHORIZEDSERVICECENTERSARE

READY TO SERVE YOUANDARE COMMITrEDTO QUALITYSERVICE.

International

Symbols

....... ReM Operator'sManual

i_ ..................... Caution

....................... Fuel

I",1......................=o,.

'_ ....................... Fast

....................... Slow

.................. Air Cleaner

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ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY: (see back cover for statement of LIMITED WARRANTY,)

Briggs & Slratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for
being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform

warranty repairs, Most warranty repairs ere handled routinely, but some-
timesrequests for warranty service may not be appropriate. For example,

warranty would not apply if engine damage occurred because of misuse,

'_k of routine maintenance, shipping handling, warehousing or

._ _roper installation. Similarly, warranty is void ifthe serialnumber of the
_,igine has been removed or the engine has been altered or modified.

If a customer differs with the decision of the Service Dealer, an
investigation will be made to determinewhether the warrantyapplies. Ask
the Service Dealer to submit all supportingfacts to his Distributor or the

Factoryfor review. Ifthe Distributor orthe Factorydecidesthat the claimis
justiSed, the customer will be fully reimbursed for those items that are

defective. To avoid misunderstanding which might occur between the

customer and the Dealer, listed below are some ofthe causes of engine

failure that the warranty does not cover.

IMPROPER MAINTENANCE:

The life of an engine depends upon the conditions under which it

operates, and the care it receives. Some applications, such as tillers,

pumps and rotary mowers, arevery often used in dusty ordirty conditions,

which can cause what appears to be premature wear. Such wear, when

caused by dirt, dust, spark plug cleaning grit, or other abrasive material
that has entered the engine because of improper maintenance, is not

covered by warranty.

THIS WARRANTY COVERS ENGINE RELATED DEFECTIVE
MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP ONLY. AND NOT REPLACE-

MENT OR REFUND OF THE EQUIPMENT TO WHICH THE ENGINE
MAY BE MOUNTED. NOR DOES THE WARRANTY EXTEND TO
REPAIRS REQUIRED BECAUSE OF:

1.PROBLEMS CAUSED BY PARTS THAT ARE NOT ORIGINAL
BRIGGS & STRA3-TON PARTS.

2.Equipment controls or installations that prevent starting, cause
unsatisfactory engine performance, or shorten engine life. (Contact

equipment manufacturer.)

• ;"Leaking carburetors, clogged fuel pipes, sticking valves, or other

,._.damage, caused by using contaminated or stale fuel. (Use clean,

fresh, lead-free gasoline and Briggs & Stratton gasoline stabilizer,
Part No. 5041.)

4,Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was operated

with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil, or an incorrect grade
of lubricating oil (4 cycle engines: check oil level daily or after every
8 hours of operation, Refill when necessary and change at recom-
mended intervals.)(2 cycle engines: use correct mixture of gasoline
and BINNMMA certified oiL) Read "Owner's Manual."

&Repair or adjustment of associated parts or assemblies such as

clutches, transmissions, remote controls, etc., which are not

manufactured by Briggs &Stratton.

5.Damage or wear to parts caused by dirt, which entered the engine
because of improper air cleaner maintenance, re-assembly,or use of a

nonoriginal air cleaner element or cartridge. (At recommended inter-

vals, clean and re-oil the Oil-Foam@ element or the foam pre-cleaner,

and replacethe cartridge.)Read "Owner's Manual."

7.Parts damaged by overspeeding, or overheating caused by grass,
debris, ordirt,whichplugs orclogsthe Coolingfins,orflywheel area, or

damage caused by operating the engine in a confined area without

sufficientventilation.(Clean fins onthe cylinder,cylinderhead and fly.

wheel at recommended intervals.) Read "Owner's Manual."

8.Engine or equipment partsbroken byexcessive vibrationcaused by a
loose engine mounting, loose cutter blades, unbalanced blades or

loose orunbalancedimpellers, improper attachment of equipment to
engine crankshaft,overspeeding or other abuse in operation.

9.A bentor broken crankshaft,caused by strikinga solidobject with the
cutter blade of a rotary lawn mower, or excessive v-belt tightness•

10. Routinetune-up or adjustment of the engine.

11.Engine or engine component failure, i.e., combustion chamber,
valves, valve seats, valve guides, or burned starter motor windings,

caused by the use of alternate fuels such as, liquified petroleum,
naturalgas, altered gasolines, etc.

WARRANTY IS AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH SERVICE DEALERS
WHICH HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED BY BRIGGS & $TRATTON COR-
PORATION. YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER IS
LISTED IN THE "YELLOW PAGESE" OF YOUR TELEPHONE DIREC-
TORY UNDER "ENGINES_ GASOLINE" OR "GASOLINE ENGINES,"

"LAWN MOWERS," OR SIMILAR CATEGORY.

Bdggs&Stratton EnginesAre MadeUnderOhe OrMereel The FolloWingPatents;Design D-247,177(OtherPatentsPending) I
5,271,363 5,197,425 5,105,331 5,016,588 4,971,219 4,520,288 4,270,509 DES.309,458
6,269,713 5,197,422 5,066,890 4,996,956 4,895,119 4,453.507 4,233,534 DES.309,457
5,265,700 5,191,864 5,040,644 4,995,357 4,819,598 4,430,984 4,168,288 DES.308,872

5•243,878 5,! 50,674 5,040,503 4,977,879 4,694,'/92 4.355,253 4,06e,636 DES.308.871

Inthe USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offeringyou engine maintenance information,

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY

effective February 1, 1994

Replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties

dated before February 1. t994

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"Briggs & Strafton Corporationwill repairorreplace, free of charge, any part, or parts ofthe engine that are defective in material orworkmanship or:.

both. Transportation charges on parts submittedfor repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty i_i
effectivefor the time periodsand subject to theconditionsprovided forinthis policy.For warranty serv{cecontactyour nearest Authorized Service'

Dealer as listed inthe 'Yellow PagesTM'under'Engines, Gasoline,' 'Gasoline Engines,''Lawn Mowers' orsimilarcategory. THERE IS NO OTHER

! EXPRESS WARRANTY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM PURCHASE, OR TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRAN-

TIES ARE EXCLUDED. LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED TO THE

EXTENT EXCLUSION IS PERMI'I-FED BY LAW. Some states do not allowlimitationson how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do

! not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidentalor consequential damages, so the above limitationand exclusion may not apply to you. This

warranty gives you specificlegal rightsand you may also have other rights whichvary from state to state."

Briggs & Stratton Corporation

F. P.Stratton, Jr, (/
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

ENGINES

All Vanguard TM engines.
All Diamond Plus, EuropaTM, Industrial PlusTM and alll/C®.
Quantum® and Diamond Power,

All standard 2 throught BPiP engines installedonlawn
mowers,riders, edgers,tillers,and all Sno/Gard engines.

All other standard 2 through18 HP engines,

WARRANTY PERIOD

WITHIN U.S.A, AND CANADA OUTSIDE U,S.A. AND CANADA

CONSUMER USE* COMMERCIAL USE* CONSUMER USE* COMMERCIAL USE*

2 year - engine / Lifetime*'*- Magnetron® ignition
2 year 1 year
2 year 90 days

2 year 90 days
1year 90 days

2 year

2 year t

1year
1year

1 year

90 days

90 days

90 days

For purposes of this warranty policy, "consumer use" means personal residential household useby the original retail consumer. "Comrnercial u"" '

means allother uses, includinguse for commercial, income producingor rental purposes. Once an engine has experienced commercial use, its.

thereafter be considered as a commercial use engine for purposesof this warranty. Engines used in competitive racing or on commercial:.3,

rental tracks are not warrantled.

** Lifetime limited warranty ofthe Magnetron® ignition covers parts and labor for the first five (5) years from the date of purchase; thereafter onlyparts

"Lifetime" means lifetime of the engine in the hands of the original purchaser.

1" One (1) year in Australia and New Zealand.

NO WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN WARRANTY ON BRIGGS & STRA'I-FON ENGINES,

YOU MUST SAVE THE PURCHASE RECEIPT. A PROOF OF PURCHASE DATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY.