Briggs & Stratton 137200 manual

Model Series Covered in This Manual 133200 134200 135200 136200 137200 Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model T ype Code Month Day Y ear Note: G enera l M odel S erie s n umbe rs n oted a bove i ncl ude m any s pec ific n umbers like t he o nes o n y o ur e n g in e. T o g et r ep lacem ent p arts or t echnical a ssist an ce i n the future [...]

2 THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENT  Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Bri ggs & Stratton is committed to producing a line of engines which will make your life’s chores easier to perform. We have, at the same time, improved the design of our engines so they are environmentally friendly . Si nce 1995[...]

3 BEFORE OPERA TING ENGINE • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* • Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. THE OPERA TING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONT AIN SAFETY INFORMA TION TO • Make you aware of hazards associated with engine[...]

4 SAFETY W ARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fir e or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL • 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 tank. Fill tank to approximately 1[...]

5 SAFETY W ARNING Engines give of f 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. W ARNING Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muf fler , beco[...]

6 ENGINE P ARTS 1. Finger guard/Rotating screen 2. Rope handle 3. Fuel fill 4. Control levers 5. Air cleaner 6. Spark plug wire 7. Dipstick/Oil fill tube (if equipped) 8. Engine Model T ype Code xxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx 9. OIL GARD  light (if equipped) 10. Blower housing 11 . Carburetor 12. Muffler/(Muffler guard, if equipped)/ (Spark arrester , i[...]

7 OIL 274784 CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil . Check oil level before starting engine. I f you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty . OIL CAP ACITY The engine holds approximately 2/3 qt (21 ozs; 0.6 liter). TYPE OF OIL TO USE • Use a hi[...]

8 FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 77 oct ane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from form ing i n t he f uel s yst em o r on e ssent ial carburetor p art s. Purchas e fuel in q uantity that can b e u sed w ithin 3 0 d ays. • Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. • Do not mix oil with gasol[...]

9 ST ARTING AND STOPPING REWI ND (MANUAL) ST AR TER TO ST ART ENGINE Choke [1] Check oi l l e v e l ( s e e p . 7 ) . [ 2] Mov e thrott le (if e quipped) to F AS T . Operate engine w ith throttle in F AS T . [3] Move choke lever to CHOKE. OIL LEVEL Throttle FULL [ 4] Move stop lever (if equipped) to ON. [5] Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resi[...]

10 ST ARTING AND STOPPING ELEC TRIC (KEY) ST ARTER (if equipped) TO ST ART ENGINE [1] Check oi l l e v e l ( s e e p . 7 ) . [ 2 ] M ove throt tle (if e quipped) to F A ST . Operate engine with t hrott le i n F AS T . [3] Move choke control lever to CHOKE. Throttle OIL LEVEL FULL Choke [4] Move stop lever (if equipped) to ON. [5] Insert key and tur[...]

11 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance and exten d 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 you[...]

12 MAINTENANCE CHANGING OIL IN GEAR REDUCTION (if equipped) Change oil in gear reduction after every 100 hours of operation. [1] T o drain oil, loosen 4 gear case cover screws an d drain oil into appropriat e receptac le. [2] After draining, torque 4 screws to 85 in-lbs. [3] T o refill, pour SAE 30 oil into oil fill hole until it runs out level che[...]

13 MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE P ARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. W ARNING If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and discon[...]

14 ADJUSTMENTS THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly , the remote throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below . W ARNING Prevent unintentional starting. Before performing adjustments: • Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. • Disconnec[...]

Add sales tax if you live in any of the following states: **AL 5% , CT 6% , FL 6 .5% , GA 4% , KY 6% , MI 6%, MN 6% , MO 4.225%, NY 8.5%, OH 5%, TN 6%, TX 6.25%, WA 6.5%, WI 5% Payment Method: Fill in both sides of this or der form car efully j Check or money order enclosed payable to Briggs & Stratton Corporation in the amount of $_______ (U.S[...]

Y our Engine T ype Code Model Fill in both sides, clip and return to: Briggs & Stratton Corporation P .O. Box 1 144 Name Address City State Zip Country T o purchase a complete list of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts for your engine, fill in both sides of this order form carefully . We cannot fill your order without the correct Engine Model/[...]

17 In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded mess ages offering you engine maintenance information.           Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air [...]

18 In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded mess ages offering you engine maintenance information. About your engine warranty: (see next page for statement of LIMITED W ARRANTY). Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer m[...]

19 In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded mess ages offering you engine maintenance information. BRIGGS & STRA TTON ENGINE OWNER W ARRANTY POLICY effective July 1, 1999 Replaces all undated W arranties and all W arranties dated before July 1, 1999 LIMITED W ARRANTY “ Briggs & Stratton Corpora[...]

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