Operator’s Manual

Model 90000 I/C 475/525 Series

Power Built 475/525 Series

ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Form No. 277098-9/06

BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Engine Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Service & Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17

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 “Engine Information” page).

Date of purchase:
MM / DD / YYYY
Engine model:
Model: Type: Code:

BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUC-

TIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO
• Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions • Make you aware of hazards associated with engines
AND the instructions for the equipment this engine • Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those
powers.* hazards, and
• Failure to follow instructions could result in serious • Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury.
injury or death.
* Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know what equipment this engine will power. For that reason, you should carefully
read and understand the operating instructions for the equipment on which your engine is placed.

The safety alert symbol ( )

is used to identify safety HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS
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 Fire Explosion Moving Parts
be used to represent the type of hazard.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Toxic Fumes Hot Surface Shock

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Wear Eye Protection Kickback Frostbite
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, might result in minor or moderate
injury. THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS USED
CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, ON THE ENGINE OR
indicates a situation that could result in damage IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDE:
to the engine.

WARNING Safety Alert Read Owner’s On Off

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

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 SAFETY

WARNING WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely Starting engine creates sparking.
flammable and explosive. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns gases.
or death. Explosion and fire could result.
WHEN ADDING FUEL • If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 start engine.
minutes before removing gas cap. • Do not use pressurized starting fluids because
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. vapors are flammable.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately
1-1/2 inches 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 WARNING
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
WHEN STARTING ENGINE pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air you can let go.
cleaner are in place. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed. could result.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine. • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
• If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts. • Remove all external equipment/engine loads
before starting engine.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT • Direct coupled equipment components such as, but
not limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets,
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which etc., must be securely attached.
causes gasoline to spill.
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.

WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT

• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off WARNING
valve OFF.
Rotating parts can contact or entangle
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
WITH FUEL IN TANK Traumatic amputation or severe laceration
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or can result.
other appliances that have pilot light or other
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
ignition source because they can ignite gasoline
vapors. • 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.

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 SAFETY

WARNING WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
Unintentional start-up can result in en-
• Start and run engine outdoors. tanglement, traumatic amputation, or lac-
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if eration.
doors or windows are open.
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR
WARNING REPAIRS
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
Running engines produce heat. Engine spark plug.
parts, especially muffler, become extremely • Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
hot. engines with electric start).
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass,
WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK
brush, etc. can catch fire. • Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool
before touching.
• Remove accumulated combustibles 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.

ENGINE INFORMATION

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Engine Power Rating Information applicable to operating the equipment, the gas engine
The gross power rating for individual gas engine models will not develop the rated gross power when used in a
is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive given piece of power equipment (actual “on-site” or net
Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque horsepower). This difference is due to a variety of factors
Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been including, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner,
obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.),
(Revision 2002-05). Actual gross engine power will be application limitations, ambient operating conditions
lower and is affected by, among other things, ambient (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-engine
operating conditions and engine-to-engine variability. variability. Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations,
Given both the wide array of products on which engines Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher
are placed and the variety of environmental issues rated power for this Series engine.

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 ENGINE INFORMATION

6 7
8

10

1
5 4 11

3
2
2

1. Rope Handle for Rewind Starter 7. Spark Plug / Spark Plug Wire
2. Oil Drain Plug 8. Muffler
3. Choke Control Lever 9. Engine Model Type Code
4. Throttle Lever xxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx
5. Air Cleaner 10. Stop Switch Wire (if equipped)
6. Fuel Tank Cap 11. Oil Fill Cap

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12. Fuel Fill
13 15
13. Throttle/Choke Control
14. Air Cleaner
15. Stop Switch 12

GENERAL INFORMATION TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE MODEL Armature air gap . . . . . . . . . 0.006 − 0.010 in. (0.15 − 0.25 mm)
This is a single cylinder, L-head, air-cooled engine. It is a low emis- Spark plug gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
sions engine. Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 1/4 in.
MODEL 90000 (6 mm) past top dead center (check when engine is cold). See
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9/16 in. (65.09 mm) Repair Manual P/N 270962.
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3/4 in. (44.45 mm) Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.005 − 0.007 in. (0.13 − 0.18 mm)
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.007 − 0.009 in. (0.18 − 0.23 mm)
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.02 cu. in. (148.0 cc)
For practical operation, the horsepower loading should not ex-
ceed 85% of rated horsepower. Engine power will decrease
3-1/2% for each 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and 1%
for each 10° F (5.6° C) above 77° F (25° C). Engine will operate
satisfactorily at an angle up to 15°.

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 OIL
CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & SAE Viscosity Grades
Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting
engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine
**
will be damaged beyond repair and will not be
covered under warranty. *

Note: If this engine is equipped with gear reduction, gear

reduction case must be filled with oil prior to operating en- °F -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100
gine. See gear reduction oil filling instructions on page 12. °C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40

OIL CAPACITY STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

The engine holds approximately 2/3 qt. (21 ozs; 0.6 liter).
* CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than
TYPE OF OIL TO USE automotive engines. The use of non-synthetic
• Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) in
SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher, such as Briggs & Stratton 30, temperatures above 40° F (4° C) will result in higher
Part Number 100005 (20 oz) or 100028 (48 oz). than normal oil consumption. When using a
• Do not use special additives. multi-viscosity oil, check oil level more frequently.
• Choose a viscosity according to the table opposite. ** CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40° F (4° C), will
Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API result in hard starting and possible engine bore
certification mark and API service symbol damage due to inadequate lubrication.
(shown at left) with “SJ/CF ENERGY CON-
SERVING” or higher, is an acceptable oil at all
temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not
alter required oil change intervals.

CHECKING AND ADDING OIL

• Check oil level before starting the engine.
• Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours.
• Keep oil level at FULL.
• Do not overfill.

[1] Place engine level and clean around oil fill area.
[2] Remove oil fill cap. Oil Fill
[3] Add oil, if needed.
[4] Pour slowly. Fill to point of overflowing.
[5] Replace and tighten oil fill cap.

OIL LEVEL

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 FUEL
TYPE OF FUEL TO USE

• Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a

minimum of 77 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from
forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformu-
Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days. lated gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or
ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends can damage
the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any
• Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. undesirable operating symptoms occur, use gasoline
with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether.
• Do not mix oil with gasoline.

• For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton Gasoline

Additive available from your Authorized Briggs &
Stratton Dealer (P/N 5041 or single use pouch).

• This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust

Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

ADDING FUEL
Fuel Fill
WARNING

• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area, away

from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other
ignition sources.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing gas cap.
[1] Remove cap. Fill tank to
approximately 1/2 inch below
lowest portion of fill opening to
allow for fuel expansion. Be careful
not to overfill.
[2] Replace cap before starting.

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 STARTING AND STOPPING

WARNING STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS

♦ Store and fuel equipment in ♦ Periodically remove any de-
level position. bris buildup from the ma-
chine. (See Maintenance.)
♦ Use fresh fuel. (See Fuel.)
♦ After engine has started, let
♦ Use correct type of oil for it warm up several seconds
• Do not use pressurized expected starting tempera- to several minutes, depend-
starting fluids. ture. (See Oil.) ing on outside temperature.
• Vapors are flammable. ♦ Remove external equip- ♦ For maximum performance
ment/engine loads. (See and life, operate engine with
equipment operating choke in RUN and throttle in
instructions.) FAST.

REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER

TO START ENGINE
[1] Check oil level (see p. 8).

[2] Move throttle to FAST. Operate engine with throttle in OIL LEVEL Throttle
FAST.
[3] Move choke control lever to CHOKE. Choke
[4] Move stop switch to ON
(if equipped). WARNING
ON
[5] When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance
OFF
is felt, then pull rapidly.
[6] Allow engine to warm up.
Adjust Choke: Slowly adjust toward RUN position. Wait Stop Switch
until engine runs smoothly before each choke adjust-
ment.

TO STOP ENGINE
[1] Move throttle control to SLOW,
then to STOP (if equipped).
[2] Push stop switch
(if equipped) to OFF. ON

OFF
CAUTION: Do not stop engine
by moving choke control to
CHOKE. Backfire, fire or engine
damage could occur. Throttle Stop Switch

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 MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission
extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & control devices and systems may be performed by any
Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and
may damage the engine, and may result in injury. In provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any
addition, use of other parts may void your warranty. service or emission control part repair or replacement must
be performed by a factory authorized dealer.

Follow the instructions and schedules indicated below.

CHANGING OIL

100-300 Hours
Every 8 Hours

Every Season

Every Season

Every Season
100 Hours or
Change oil after first 5 hours of use.
25 Hours or

50 Hours or
Task
or Daily

Perform task at hourly

or calendar interval,
whichever comes first.

1/4” HEX PIPE

Check Oil Level 4 Typical Drain Plugs
Change Oil 4*
Change oil in gear
reduction (if equipped) 4 OIL FILL
CAP

Service air cleaner

pre-cleaner (if equipped) 4**
Service air cleaner car-
tridge (if not equipped 4** OIL
DRAIN
with pre-cleaner) PLUG

Service air cleaner car-

tridge (if equipped with 4**
pre-cleaner)
WARNING [1] Place engine level.
Inspect spark arrester
(if equipped) 4 [2] Place engine level. Dis-
connect spark plug wire
Replace spark plug 4 and keep it away from
spark plug.
Clean cooling system 4** [3] With engine OFF but still warm remove oil drain
Clean combustion plug and drain oil into appropriate receptacle.
chamber 4

* 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.
** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when
airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if OIL LEVEL
very dirty.
[4] Reinstall oil drain plug. Remove oil fill cap.
CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste product.
Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with [5] Add about 2/3 quart (21 ounces; 0.6 liter) new oil.
household waste. Check with your local authorities, Fill to point of overflowing.
service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling [6] Replace oil fill cap.
facilities.

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 MAINTENANCE
AIR CLEANER Pre-cleaner
To clean pre-cleaner (if equipped), separate it from
CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water. Air dry
clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage thoroughly. Do not oil. Re-install dry pre-cleaner on clean
cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge. cartridge.

To Remove CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to

clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage
cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge.
PUSH TABS IN
WHILE PULLING
ON COVER TO SCREWS
REMOVE

COVER

COVER ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ
ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ
ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ
PRE-CLEANER
To Install P/N 491435

ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ CARTRIDGE
P/N 491588
OR 5043

CARTRIDGE
BASE
COVER

BASE

REMOVING AND RE-INSTALLING AIR CLEANER

REMOVING AND RE-INSTALLING AIR CLEANER
[1] Push in the tabs located on the sides of the air cleaner
cover, while pulling cover off. [1] Loosen screws and remove cover.

[2] Remove cartridge carefully to prevent debris from [2] Remove pre-cleaner (if equipped) and cartridge
entering carburetor. carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor.

[3] Re-install new air cleaner assembly in base. [3] Re-install clean (or new) air cleaner assembly in base.

[4] Replace cover by snapping tabs back into place. [4] Replace cover and tighten screws.

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 MAINTENANCE

ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS

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.

WARNING If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric
starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking. Unintentional sparking can
result in fire or electric shock. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation or laceration. Use only correct tools.

• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may
WARNING later shatter during operation.
• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed.

MUFFLER COMBUSTION DEPOSITS

Replacement parts for the
muffler must be the same and We recommend that after every 100-300 hours you have an
installed in the same position
WARNING authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer remove
as the original parts, otherwise combustion deposits from the cylinder, cylinder head, top of
fire can occur. piston, and around valves.
If muffler is equipped with FUEL SYSTEM
spark arrestor screen, remove Replacement parts for fuel WARNING
screen for inspection. Replace system (cap, hoses, tanks,
screen if damaged or plugged. filters, etc.) must be the
same as original parts,
SPARK PLUG .030” (0.76 mm) otherwise fire can occur.
WIRE GAGE

Note: In some areas, AIR COOLING SYSTEM

local law requires using It is recommended to clean the air cooling system with
resistor spark plug to blower housing removed every 100 hours.
suppress ignition sig-
nals. If this engine was
originally equipped
with resistor spark
RESISTOR P/N 802592
plug, use same type for STANDARD P/N 492167
replacement.
Use only Briggs & Stratton Spark Tester (part
number 19368) to check for spark.

CLEAN OUT
DEBRIS AND CHAFF

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 MAINTENANCE
CLEANING DEBRIS
Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from
engine. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area WARNING
around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris.

CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine

parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of
Use a brush or dry cloth. overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.

Finger Guard Linkage, Springs, Controls

CLEAN

Muffler, Spark Arrester CLEAN

CLEAN

OIL FILLER PLUG

CHANGING OIL IN GEAR REDUCTION
(if equipped)
VENT HOLE
Change oil in gear reduction after every 100 hours of
operation.
[1] To drain oil, loosen 4 gear case cover screws and drain
oil into appropriate receptacle.
[2] After draining, torque 4 screws to 85 in-lbs.
[3] To refill, pour SAE 30 oil into oil fill hole until it runs out
level check hole. OIL LEVEL
4 GEAR CASE
[4] Replace both oil plugs. COVER SCREWS PLUG
Note: Oil filler plug has a vent hole and must be installed on
top of gear case cover.

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 SERVICE & STORAGE
SERVICE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS &
See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Each STRATTON PARTS
one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and
is equipped with special service tools. Trained mechanics BRIGGS & STRATTON
assure expert repair service on all Briggs & Stratton PART PART NO.
engines. Only dealers advertising as “Authorized Briggs & Oval air cleaner cartridge 790166
Stratton” are required to meet Briggs & Stratton standards. Flat air cleaner cartridge 491588 -or- 5043
When you purchase equipment powered by a Flat air cleaner pre-cleaner 491435
Briggs & Stratton engine, you are assured of Oil 100005 -or- 100028
highly skilled, reliable service at more than Fuel Filter 298090 -or- 5018
30,000 Authorized Service Dealers Gas additive 5041
worldwide, including more than 6,000 Master Resistor spark plug 802592
Service Technicians. Look for these signs
wherever Briggs & Stratton service is offered. Standard spark plug 492167
Spark plug wrench 89838 -or- 5023
You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs & Stratton Spark tester 19368
Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site Oil pump kit 5056
www.briggsandstratton.com or in the “Yellow Pages™” (uses standard electric drill to remove oil from engine quickly)
directory under “Engines, Gasoline” or “Gasoline
™ Engines,” or “Lawn Mowers” or similar category.
Note: Walking fingers logo and “Yellow Pages” are regis-
tered trademarks in various jurisdictions.
An illustrated shop manual includes
common specifications and detailed in-
formation covering adjustment, tune-up
and repair of Briggs & Stratton single
cylinder, L-head, 4 cycle engines. It is
available for purchase from an Autho-
rized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer or
you can order it from the factory. Write:
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Attn: Service Division Part No. 270962
P. O. Box 1144
Milwaukee, WI 53201

STORAGE
Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [2] While engine is still warm, change oil.
[1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on [3] Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 oz. (15 ml) of
essential carburetor parts: engine oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug and crank
a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated slowly to distribute oil.
gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an [4] Clean engine of surface debris, chaff or grass.
ether), run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or b) if
fuel tank contains gasoline, either run engine until it [5] Store in a clean, dry area.
stops from lack of fuel, or add a gasoline additive to the WARNING Do not store in same area
gas in the tank. (See parts list. Single − use pouches of as a stove, furnace, water
gas additive are available from your service dealer.) If heater, or other appliance
you use a gas additive, run the engine for several that uses a pilot light or
minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor. has a device that can
Then, engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months. create a spark.

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 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY
Effective September 1, 2006

LIMITED WARRANTY
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.
Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective
for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our
dealer locator map at www.briggsandstratton.com, or by calling (800) 233-3723, or as listed in the ‘Yellow Pages™’.
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 warranties are excluded. Liability for incidental
or consequential damages are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law. Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, and some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state and country to country.

WARRANTY TERMS **
Brand / Product Type Consumer Use Commercial Use
Vanguard 2 years 2 years
Extended Life Series 2 years 1 year
I / C, Intek I / C, Intek Pro 2 years 180 days
Kerosene Fuel Operated Engines 1 year 90 days
All Other Briggs & Stratton Engines 2 years 90 days
** Engines used on Home Standby Generator applications are warranted under consumer use only. This warranty does not
apply to engines on equipment used for prime power in place of a utility. Engines used in competitive racing or on
commercial or rental tracks are not warranted.

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the period of time stated in
the table above. “Consumer use” means personal residential household use by a retail consumer. “Commercial use” means all other uses, including
use for commercial, income producing or rental purposes. Once an engine has experienced commercial use, it shall thereafter be considered as a
commercial use engine for purposes of this warranty.
No warranty registration is necessary to obtain warranty on Briggs & Stratton Products. Save your proof of purchase
receipt. If you do not provide proof of the initial purchase date at the time warranty service is requested, the manufacturing
date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period.

ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY

Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being 4 Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was operated with
inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs. Most insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil, or an incorrect grade of lubricating oil
warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service (check oil level daily or after every 8 hours of operation. Refill when necessary
may not be appropriate. For example, warranty would not apply if engine damage and change at recommended intervals.) OIL GARD may not shut down running
occurred because of misuse, lack of routine maintenance, shipping, handling, engine. Engine damage may occur if oil level is not properly maintained. Read
warehousing or improper installation. Similarly, warranty is void if the serial number Operating & Maintenance Instructions.
of the engine has been removed or the engine has been altered or modified. 5 Repair or adjustment of associated parts or assemblies such as clutches,
If a customer differs with the decision of the Service Dealer, an investigation will be transmissions, remote controls, etc., which are not manufactured by Briggs &
made to determine whether the warranty applies. Ask the Service Dealer to submit Stratton.
all supporting facts to his Distributor or the Factory for review. If the Distributor or the 6 Damage or wear to parts caused by dirt, which entered the engine because of
Factory decides that the claim is justified, the customer will be fully reimbursed for improper air cleaner maintenance, re-assembly, or use of a non-original air
those items that are defective. To avoid misunderstanding which might occur cleaner element or cartridge. (At recommended intervals, clean and re-oil the
between the customer and the Dealer, listed below are some of the causes of Oil-Foam element or the foam pre-cleaner, and replace the cartridge.) Read
engine failure that the warranty does not cover. Operating & Maintenance Instructions.
Normal wear: 7 Parts damaged by over-speeding, or overheating caused by grass, debris, or
Engines, like all mechanical devices, need periodic parts service and replacement to dirt, which plugs or clogs the cooling fins, or flywheel area, or damage caused
perform well. Warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life by operating the engine in a confined area without sufficient ventilation. (Clean
of a part or an engine. fins on the cylinder, cylinder head and flywheel at recommended intervals.)
Improper maintenance: Read Operating & Maintenance Instructions.
The life of an engine depends upon the conditions under which it operates, and the 8 Engine or equipment parts broken by excessive vibration caused by a loose
care it receives. Some applications, such as tillers, pumps and rotary mowers, are engine mounting, loose cutter blades, unbalanced blades or loose or
very often used in dusty or dirty conditions, which can cause what appears to be unbalanced impellers, improper attachment of equipment to engine crankshaft,
premature wear. Such wear, when caused by dirt, dust, spark plug cleaning grit, or over-speeding or other abuse in operation.
other abrasive material that has entered the engine because of improper 9 A bent or broken crankshaft, caused by striking a solid object with the cutter
maintenance, is not covered by warranty. blade of a rotary lawn mower, or excessive v-belt tightness.
This warranty covers engine related defective material and / or workmanship 10 Routine tune-up or adjustment of the engine.
only, and not replacement or refund of the equipment to which the engine may 11 Engine or engine component failure, i.e., combustion chamber, valves, valve
be mounted. Nor does the warranty extend to repairs required because of: seats, valve guides, or burned starter motor windings, caused by the use of
1 Problems caused by parts that are not original Briggs & Stratton parts. alternate fuels such as, liquified petroleum, natural gas, altered gasolines, etc.
2 Equipment controls or installations that prevent starting, cause unsatisfactory Warranty service is available only through service dealers which have been
engine performance, or shorten engine life. (Contact equipment manufacturer.) authorized by Briggs & Stratton Corporation. Your nearest Authorized Service
3 Leaking carburetors, clogged fuel pipes, sticking valves, or other damage, Dealer is listed in the “Yellow Pages™” of your telephone directory under
caused by using contaminated or stale fuel. (Use clean, fresh, lead-free “Engines, Gasoline” or “Gasoline Engines,” “Lawn Mowers,” or similar
gasoline and Briggs & Stratton Fuel Stabilizer, Part No. 5041.) category.

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Emissions Control System Warranty Statement
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System
Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)

California, United States and Canada Emissions Control Defects Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
Warranty Statement
As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and B&S are performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operating and
pleased to explain the Emissions Control System Warranty on your small Maintenance Instructions. B&S recommends that you retain all your
off-road engine (SORE). In California, new small off-road engines model receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but B&S
year 2006 and later must be designed, built and equipped to meet the cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to
State’s stringent anti-smog standards. Elsewhere in the United States, ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
new non-road, spark-ignition engines certified for model year 1997 and
later must meet similar standards set forth by the U.S. EPA. B&S must As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that
warrant the emissions control system on your engine for the periods of B&S may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a
time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or
maintenance of your small off-road engine. unapproved modifications.
Your emissions control system includes parts such as the carburetor, air You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an
cleaner, ignition system, fuel line, muffler and catalytic converter. Also Authorized B&S Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists. The
included may be connectors and other emissions related assemblies. undisputed warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount
Where a warrantable condition exists, B&S will repair your small off-road of time, not to exceed 30 days.
engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control Defects Warranty Coverage responsibilities, you should contact a B&S Service Representative at
(414) 259-5262.
Small off-road engines are warranted relative to emissions control parts
defects for a period of two years, subject to provisions set forth below. If The emissions warranty is a defects warranty. Defects are judged on
any covered part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or normal engine performance. The warranty is not related to an in-use
replaced by B&S. emissions test.

Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control Defects Warranty Provisions

The following are specific provisions relative to your Emissions Control Defects Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the B&S engine warranty for
non-regulated engines found in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions.
1. Warranted Parts purchaser.
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below 3. No Charge
(the emissions control systems parts) to the extent these parts were Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be performed at no
present on the engine purchased. charge to the owner, including diagnostic labor which leads to the
a. Fuel Metering System determination that a Warranted Part is defective, if the diagnostic
• Cold start enrichment system (soft choke) work is performed at an Authorized B&S Service Dealer. For
• Carburetor and internal parts emissions warranty service contact your nearest Authorized B&S
• Fuel pump Service Dealer as listed in the “Yellow Pages” under “Engines,
• Fuel line, fuel line fittings, clamps Gasoline,” “Gasoline Engines,” “Lawn Mowers,” or similar category.
• Fuel tank, cap and tether 4. Claims and Coverage Exclusions
• Carbon canister Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of
the B&S Engine Warranty Policy. Warranty coverage shall be
b. Air Induction System excluded for failures of Warranted Parts which are not original B&S
• Air cleaner parts or because of abuse, neglect or improper maintenance as set
• Intake manifold forth in the B&S Engine Warranty Policy. B&S is not liable to cover
• Purge and vent line failures of Warranted Parts caused by the use of add-on,
c. Ignition System non-original, or modified parts.
• Spark plug(s) 5. Maintenance
• Magneto ignition system Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replacement as
d. Catalyst System required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular
inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be
• Catalytic converter
warranted as to defects for the warranty period. Any Warranted Part
• Exhaust manifold
which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall
• Air injection system or pulse valve
be warranted as to defects only for the period of time up to the first
e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems scheduled replacement for that part. Any replacement part that is
• Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and equivalent in performance and durability may be used in the
switches performance of any maintenance or repairs. The owner is
• Connectors and assemblies responsible for the performance of all required maintenance, as
2. Length of Coverage defined in the B&S Operating and Maintenance Instructions.
B&S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that 6. Consequential Coverage
the Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in materials and Coverage hereunder shall extend to the failure of any engine
workmanship which caused the failure of the Warranted Parts for a components caused by the failure of any Warranted Part still under
period of two years from the date the engine is delivered to a retail warranty.
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Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and
Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label
Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) Tier 2 Emissions Standard must display information regarding
the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton
makes this information available to the consumer on our emissions
labels. The engine emissions label will indicate certification information.
The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of
actual running time for which the engine is certified to be emissions
compliant, assuming proper maintenance in accordance with the
Operating & Maintenance Instructions. The following categories are used:
Moderate:
Engine is certified to be emissions compliant for 125 hours of actual
engine running time.
Intermediate:
Engine is certified to be emissions compliant for 250 hours of actual
engine running time.
Extended:
Engine is certified to be emissions compliant for 500 hours of actual
engine running time. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is
used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, the Emissions Durability
Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12
years.
Certain Briggs & Stratton engines will be certified to meet the United
States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emissions
standards. For Phase 2 certified engines, the Emissions Compliance
Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the
number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet
Federal emissions requirements.
For engines less than 225 cc displacement.
Category C = 125 hours
Category B = 250 hours
Category A = 500 hours
For engines of 225 cc or more displacement.
Category C = 250 hours
Category B = 500 hours
Category A = 1000 hours

Briggs & Stratton Engines Are Made Under One Or More Of The Following Patents: Design D-247,177 (Other Patents Pending)
6,691,683 6,520,141 6,325,036 6,145,487 6,012,420 5,803,035 5,548,955 5,243,878 5,138,996 4,875,448 D 476,629
6,647,942 6,495,267 6,311,663 6,142,257 5,992,367 5,765,713 5,546,901 5,235,943 5,086,890 4,819,593 D 457,891
6,622,683 6,494,175 6,284,123 6,135,426 5,904,124 5,732,555 5,445,014 5,234,038 5,070,829 4,720,638 D 368,187
6,615,787 6,472,790 6,263,852 6,116,212 5,894,715 5,645,025 5,503,125 5,228,487 5,058,544 4,719,682 D 375,963
6,617,725 6,460,502 6,260,529 6,105,548 5,887,678 5,642,701 5,501,203 5,197,426 5,040,644 4,633,556 D 309,457
6,603,227 6,456,515 6,242,828 6,347,614 5,852,951 5,628,352 5,497,679 5,197,425 5,009,208 4,630,498 D 372,871
6,595,897 6,382,166 6,239,709 6,082,323 5,843,345 5,619,845 5,320,795 5,197,422 4,996,956 4,522,080 D 361,771
6,595,176 6,369,532 6,237,555 6,077,063 5,823,153 5,606,948 5,301,643 5,191,864 4,977,879 4,520,288 D 356,951
6,584,964 6,356,003 6,230,678 6,064,027 5,819,513 5,606,851 5,271,363 5,188,069 4,977,877 4,512,499 D 309,457
6,557,833 6,349,688 6,213,083 6,040,767 5,813,384 5,605,130 5,269,713 5,186,142 4,971,219 4,453,507 D 308,872
6,542,074 6,347,614 6,202,616 6,014,808 5,809,958 5,497,679 5,265,700 5,150,674 4,895,119 4,430,984 D 308,871

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