Briggs & Stratton 600 SERIES manual

Operator ’ s Manual Quick Start Guide on page 4 BRIGGSandSTRA TTON.com E Copyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A. Form No. 277039-9/06 Printed in U.S.A. Model 120000 Quantum 600 Series 625 Series 650 Series 675 Series[...]

Safety References The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury . A signal word (DANGER, W ARNING, 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. DAN[...]

3 Know Y our Engine Back view Front view Primer Spark plug Choke (if equipped) Muffler Oil cap & Oil dipstick Fuel fill Rewind/Starter handle Air cleaner Speed control lever Side oil drain plug (if equipped)[...]

4 See page 10 for details. HOW? Unscrew and remove oil cap. Pour in oil. Replace cap. WHA T KIND? High quality SAE 30 motor oil. HOW MUCH? T o FULL line on dipstick. Engine holds about 20 oz. (0.61l). SPECIAL CONCERNS? Do not overfill. Do not tip engine. See page 12 for details. W ARNING Starting engine creates sparking. Gasoline and its vapors are[...]

5 Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. T o 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. T raumat[...]

6 Starter Handle will not pull. • 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. W ARNING T roubleshooting Engine will not start. • Drain excess oil from engine to bring level to [...]

7 ReadyStart E Instructions 1. Check oil level. Ensure level is at FULL mark on dipstick. Use a high quality motor oil. Check the oil recommendations for the correct oil type for expected starting temperature. 2. Move speed control to F AST , if equipped. Operate engine in F AST position. 3. Close bail, operator control bar on equipment with this f[...]

8 Starting Instructions 1. Check oil level. Ensure level is at FULL mark on dipstick. Use a high quality motor oil. Check the oil recommendations for the correct oil type for expected starting temperature. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve1/4 turn, if equipped. 3. Firmly push primer bulb 3 times, if equipped. 4. Move speed control to F AST , if equipped.[...]

9 Operating Engine After engine has started, let it warm up several seconds to several minutes, depending on outside temperature. For maximum performance and life, operate engine with speed control in F AST , if equipped. • Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill. Periodically remove grass buildup under mower deck. [...]

10 Oil Capacity The engine holds approximately (18 oz.; 0.5 liter). • Use a high quality SAE 30 weight motor oil. • Do not use special additives. • Choose a viscosity according to the table opposite. Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification mark and API service symbol (shown at left) with “SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING” or high[...]

11 Changing Oil Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use , then every 50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. 1. Run engine until it runs out of fuel. Otherwise, fuel can leak out, creating a fire/explosion hazard, when you tip engine in Step 4. 2. Disconnect spark pl[...]

12 Adding Fuel 1. Remove cap. Fill tank to approximately one inch below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill. 2. Replace cap before starting. Fuel Fill • T urn 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 t[...]

13 Engine Specifications This is a single cylinder , L-head, air-cooled engine. It is a low emissions engine. In the state of California, model 120000 engine covered in this manual is certified by the California Air Resources Board to meet emissions standards for 125 hours. Such certification does not grant the purchaser , owner or operator of this[...]

14 Engine Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the engine, and may result in injury . In addition, use of other parts may void your warr[...]

15 Air Cleaner All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. The cartridge is either flat or oval (see illustrations). In addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner . CAUTION Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge. Pre-cleaner T o clean pre-cleaner (if equipped),[...]

16 Combustion Deposits We recommend that after every 100-300 hours you have an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer remove combustion deposits from the cylinder , cylinder head, top of piston, and around valves. Muffler Replacement parts for the muffler must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts, otherwise [...]

17 Storage Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. 1. T o prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts: a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an ether), run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or b) if fuel tank contains gas oline, either run en[...]

18 W arranty Information Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the Califor nia Air Resour ces Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Pr otection Agency (U.S. EP A) Emissions Control System W arranty Statement (Owner’ s Defect W arranty Rights and Obligations) The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EP A and B&S are pl[...]

19 LIMITED W ARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both. T ransportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser . This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time[...]

20 Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely , but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate. For example, warranty would not apply if engine damage occurred because of mis[...]