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Model Series

Covered in

This Manual

9B900
9C900
9D900

98900

10A900
10B900
10C900
10D900

Operating & Maintenance

Instructions

Model

Type

Code

Note: General Model Series numbers noted above include many specific numbers
like the ones on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in
the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here.

Month Day

Year

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety

3-5

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Engine Information

6

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Oil

7

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Fuel

8

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Starting Information

9

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Starting and Stopping

10

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Maintenance

11-13

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Adjustments

14

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Parts and Service & Storage

15-16

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Warranty Information

17

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WARNING

Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of
these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor
bikes, 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.

In the USA and Canada our 24 hour hotline is

1-800-233-3723

Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201

www.briggsandstratton.com

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

 Copyright 1999 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation

FORM NO. 274262-10/99

Summary of Contents for 10A900 Series

Page 1: ... 6 Oil 7 Fuel 8 Starting Information 9 Starting and Stopping 10 Maintenance 11 13 Adjustments 14 Parts and Service Storage 15 16 Warranty Information 17 WARNING Briggs Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on 3 wheel All Terrain Vehicles ATVs motor bikes aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in competitive events Use of these engines in such applications could re...

Page 2: ...are also committed to designing and introducing even cleaner engines in the future while maintaining our reputation for excellent utility and value Briggs Stratton s environmental awareness has resulted in the engineering of the Smart Fill gas can featuring a spill resistant nozzle which opens only when fully inserted into the gas tank and which shuts off automatically when the tank is full Becaus...

Page 3: ...otential severity of injury In addition a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard 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 s...

Page 4: ...ngine starts WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill Do not choke carburetor to stop engine WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut off valve OFF 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 so...

Page 5: ... 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 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 part...

Page 6: ... 100000 Bore 2 9 16 in 65 09 mm Stroke 1 7 8 in 47 63 mm Displacement 9 67 cu in 158 6 cc Note For practical operation the horsepower loading should not exceed 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 It will operate satisfactorily at an angle up to 15 TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS Armature air gap 0 0...

Page 7: ...use of non synthetic multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc in temperatures above 40 F 4 C will result in higher than normal oil consumption When using a multi viscosity oil check oil level more frequently CAUTION SAE 30 oil if used below 40 F 4 C will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication SAE Viscosity Grades CHECKING AND ADDING OIL Check oil level b...

Page 8: ... oxygenated or reformu 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 undesirable operating symptoms occur use gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether ADDING FUEL WARNING 1 Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and o...

Page 9: ...cause KEEP SPARK PLUG UP STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS Store and fuel equipment in level position Use fresh fuel See Fuel Use correct type of oil for expected starting temperature See Oil Remove external equipment engine loads See equipment operating instructions Start lawn mower on hard surface or over previously cut grass Periodically remove grass buildup under mower deck See Maintenance After eng...

Page 10: ...pull starter rope as instructed below 1 Check oil level see p 8 2 Move throttle if equipped to FAST 3 Firmly push primer bulb 3 times Primer bulb 4 Close safety brake handle on lawn mowers and any other equipment with this feature 5 Grasp rope handle Pull slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback 6 Let engine warm up Operate engine with throttle in FAST W...

Page 11: ...heavy load or in high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present Replace air cleaner parts if very dirty CAUTION Used oil is a hazardous waste product Dispose of used oil properly Do not discard with household waste Check with your local authorities service center or dealer for safe disposal recycling facilities CAUTION Smoking Hard starting Spark plug ...

Page 12: ...LEMENT To clean Oil FoamR element wash in liquid detergent and water Squeeze dry in a clean cloth Saturate in engine oil Squeeze in clean absorbent cloth to remove all EXCESS oil AIR COOLING SYSTEM Grass or chaff may clog engine s air cooling system especially after prolonged service cutting tall dry grass Internal cooling fins and surfaces may require cleaning to prevent overheating and engine da...

Page 13: ...een if damaged or plugged WARNING SPARK PLUG Use only Briggs Stratton Spark Tester part number 19368 to check for spark Note In some areas lo cal law requires using re sistor spark plug to sup press ignition signals If this engine was originally equipped with resistor spark plug use same type for replacement 030 0 76 mm WIRE GAGE RESISTOR P N 802592 STANDARD P N 492167 COMBUSTION DEPOSITS We recom...

Page 14: ...lever wire and casing as far as possible in direction shown 3 Move remote throttle control to FAST 4 Tighten casing clamp screw 5 Move throttle to STOP if equipped GOVERNOR CONTROL LEVER CASING CLAMP SCREW On some models the governor lever is bent into position and is not adjustable TO ADJUST STOP SWITCH 1 Governor control lever should make good contact with stop switch Readjust if necessary 2 Che...

Page 15: ... site www briggsandstratton com or in the Yellow Pages 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 he...

Page 16: ... additive through the carburetor Then engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months Your Engine Type Code Model Fill in both sides clip and return to Briggs Stratton Corporation P O Box 1144 Name Address City State Zip Country To 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 En...

Page 17: ... The warranty is not related to an in use emission test Briggs Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission 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 Coverage under this warranty extends only to...

Page 18: ...red or broken because an engine was operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil or an incorrect grade of lubricating oil check oil level daily or after every 8 hours of operation Refill when necessary and change at recommended intervals OIL GARD may not shut down running engine Engine damage may occur if oil level is not properly maintained Read Operat ing Maintenance Instructions 5...

Page 19: ...r consequential dam ages 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 Briggs Stratton Corporation F P Stratton Jr Chairman and Chief Executive Officer WARRANTY PERIOD WITHIN U S A AND CANADA OUTSIDE U S A AND CANADA ENGINES CONSUMER USE COMMERCIAL USE CONSUMER USE COMMERCIA...

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