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In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information.

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY

effective July 1, 1999

Replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties

dated before July 1, 1999

LIMITED WARRANTY

“Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the engine that are defective in
material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty
must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions provided for in this
policy. For warranty service contact your nearest Authorized Service Dealer as listed in the ‘Yellow Pages

’ under ‘Engines,

Gasoline,’ ‘Gasoline Engines,’ ‘Lawn Mowers’ or similar category. THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. IM-
PLIED 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES
ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT EXCLUSION IS PERMITTED BY LAW. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 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*

COMMERCIAL

USE*

All Vanguard

 engines.

2 year – engine  

All Diamond Plus

, Industrial Plus

, I/C

engines and sleeve bore Intek series.

2 year

1 year

2 year 

1 year

Quantum

 and Diamond Power

.

2 year

90 days

 

2 year 

  

90 days

All standard engines and Kool Bore

 Intek series

installed on lawn mowers, riders, edgers,
chippers, shredders, tillers, and all Sno/Gard
engines.

2 year

90 days

1 year

90 days

All other standard engines and Classic

series.

1 year

90 days

1 year

90 days

*

For purposes of this warranty policy, “consumer use” means personal residential household use by the original 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.
Engines used in competitive racing or on commercial or rental tracks are not warrantied.

One (1) year in Australia, New Zealand, Middle East and Africa.

One (1) year in India.

NO WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN WARRANTY ON BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES.

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

Summary of Contents for 127700 Series

Page 1: ...here TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety 3 5 Engine Information 6 Oil 7 Fuel and Starting Information 8 Starting and Stopping 9 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 e...

Page 2: ...re 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 Because...

Page 3: ...tential 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 sy...

Page 4: ...ne 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 sourc...

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 parts...

Page 6: ...m Stroke 2 3 64 in 51 99 mm Displacement 11 57 cu in 189 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 0 006 0 010 in 0 15 0 25 mm Spa...

Page 7: ...100 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 32 CAUTION Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines The 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...

Page 8: ...If fuel spills wait until it evaporates before starting engine 3 Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap 4 Remove cap Fill tank to approximately 1 1 2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion Be careful not to overfill Briggs Stratton Smart fill fuel can fills to the correct level and automatically shuts off reducing spills and emissions 5 Replace...

Page 9: ...eature 7 Grasp rope handle Pull slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback 8 Let engine warm up Choke Equipped Move choke control lever toward RUN a short dis tance at a time over sev eral seconds in warm weather or minutes in cold weather Let engine run smoothly before each change Operate with choke in RUN WARNING TO STOP ENGINE CAUTION Do not stop engine...

Page 10: ...ature CAUTION To prolong starter life use short starting cycles 5 seconds maximum then wait one minute Follow equipment manufacturer s recommendations for charging battery 7 Insert key and turn to START 8 Let engine warm up Choke Equipped Move choke control lever toward RUN a short dis tance at a time over sev eral seconds in warm weather or minutes in cold weather Let engine run smoothly before e...

Page 11: ... Replace in line fuel filter if equipped 4 Clean cooling system 4 Clean combustion 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 very dirty CAUTION Used oil is ...

Page 12: ... Pressurized air can damage cartridge solvents will dissolve cartridge Pre cleaner To clean pre cleaner if equipped separate it from cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water Air dry thoroughly Do not oil Re assemble dry pre cleaner on clean cartridge Cartridge To clean cartridge gently tap pleated paper side on a flat surface Oval Air Cleaner ÌÌÌ ÌÌÌ ÌÌÌ ASSEMBLE SO THAT CARTRIDGE LIP SITS...

Page 13: ...tratton Spark Tester part number 19368 to check for spark Note In some areas local law requires using resistor spark plug to suppress ignition signals If this en gine 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 recommend that after every 100 300 hours you have an authorized Brigg...

Page 14: ...ttle to STOP if equipped GOVERNOR CONTROL LEVER CASING CLAMP SCREW WIRE CASING 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 see illustration Readjust if necessary 2 Check operation of throttle GOVERNOR CONTROL LEVER STOP SWITCH CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING The manufacturer of ...

Page 15: ...ed Briggs Stratton Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web 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...

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 Eng...

Page 17: ...ct a B S Service Representative at 1 414 259 5262 The emission warranty is a defects warranty Defects are judged on normal engine performance 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...

Page 18: ...uel 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 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 ...

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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