Briggs & Stratton 21000 Series, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Fource Model 21000 Model 21100 BRIGGSandSTRATTON com ECopyright Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee Wisconsin 53201 U S A Form No 277097 3 07 Printed in U S A Fource ...

Page 2: ...d and understand these instructions and the instructions for the equipment this engine powers Table of Contents Safety References 2 Features 3 Safety 4 Starting 5 Stopping 6 Troubleshooting 7 Oil 8 Fuel 10 Specifications and Emission Information 11 Maintenance 12 14 Storage 15 Service 16 Warranty Information 17 SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENGINE Explosion Toxic Fumes Moving Parts Shock Hot Surfac...

Page 3: ...2 Stop Switch location if equipped stop wires 3 Rope Handle 4 Fuel Fill 5 Air Cleaner 6 Choke 7 Spark Plug 8 Primer Bulb 9 Engine Identification Model XXXXX Type XXXXXX Code XXXXXXXX 10 Oil Fill Dipstick 10 7 8 5 4 6 3 9 2 1 6 ...

Page 4: ...ot use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable WARNING Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly Direct coupled equipment components such as but not limited to blades impellers pulley...

Page 5: ...start do not squeeze throttle Typical Throttle Trigger 4 Pull starter handle sharply until engine runs 5 Wait a maximum of 10 seconds then move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position 6 Run the engine at HALF CHOKE for 20 seconds or until unit accelerates smoothly Move choke to OFF position 7 Wait a minimum of 20 seconds then release throttle trigger Operating engine at an excessive speed without prope...

Page 6: ...t stop engine by moving choke control to CHOKE Backfire fire or engine damage could occur 1 Depress stop switch located on the engine or equipment to stop Go to www briggsandstratton com or call 1 800 233 3723 Need Assistance ...

Page 7: ... of engine up CAUTION Troubleshooting Out of fuel Prime engine If engine is cold ensure choke is set correctly Add fuel Engine flooded Set choke to FULL CHOKE position and continue to pull starter handle Fouled spark plug engine fails to product spark Remove spark plug and clean it Check the spacing on the electrode and set the gap to the correct dimension See Maintenance Section If plug is damage...

Page 8: ...mage will occur CAUTION Use of SAE 30 oil below 50 F 10 C will result in hard starting and possible engine damage due to inadequate lubrication CAUTION Adding Oil Engine must be level with oil fill facing up to check oil If engine is not level dipstick reading will not be accurate This will lead to possible over or under filling causing damage to the engine CAUTION KEEP ENGINE LEVEL Check oil leve...

Page 9: ...ection shown 3 Place engine level Using oil measure cup pour oil slowly adding half ounce at a time Do not over fill Note Engine holds approximately 3 oz 90 ml 4 To re check oil level remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth Tighten dipstick down Remove and check oil level 5 Replace dipstick tightly and reconnect spark plug wire before starting engine Used oil is a hazardous waste product Dispose...

Page 10: ...ate on gasoline Exhaust Emission Control System EM Engine Modifications Adding Fuel 1 Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap 2 Tilt engine at angle shown to properly fill fuel tank Fuel Fill 3 Remove cap and add fuel until level is approximately 1 below top of fuel tank neck Be careful not to over fill 4 Replace cap before starting Some fuels called oxygenat...

Page 11: ... values are derived at 3600 RPM Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of ...

Page 12: ...nintentional start up can result in entanglement traumatic amputation or laceration Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug Disconnect battery at negative terminal only engines with electric start Use only correct tools During maintenance or repairs Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may later shatter during operation Do not tamper with...

Page 13: ...Filter To clean wash in liquid detergent and water Squeeze dry in a clean cloth Allow to dry thoroughly Dip foam air filter in clean engine oil then squeeze out excess oil in clean cloth Engine will smoke if too much oil is left on the filter Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge Pressurized air can damage cartridge solvents will dissolve cartridge CAUTION Ensure air cleaner re...

Page 14: ...et gap at 0 020 0 024 in Use a wire gauge tool to check the gap on the spark plug Note In some areas local law requires using a resistor spark plug to suppress ignition signals If this engine was originally equipped with a resistor spark plug use same type for replacement Fuel System Replacement parts for fuel system cap hoses tanks filters etc must be the original parts other wise fire can occur ...

Page 15: ...spark plug and tighten Any residual oil may burn off in subsequent starts This may result in white smoke emission from muffler This trimmer may be stored in a variety of positions It is best to store in horizontal position with the spark plug up Do not store or transport with the spark plug down Note Storing or transporting with the spark plug down will result in hard starting and or engine smokin...

Page 16: ...Master Service Technicians Look for these signs wherever Briggs Stratton service is offered You may find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at www briggsandstratton com or by calling 1 800 233 3723 PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS STRATTON PARTS PART PART NO Air Filter Foam 696923 Oil 3 2 oz 100091 Oil 20 oz 100005 Oil Synthetic 32 oz 100074 Fuel Stabilizer 5041 Spark Pl...

Page 17: ...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 Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below the emissions control systems parts to the extent these parts were present on the...

Page 18: ...ations that prevent starting cause unsatisfactory engine performance or shorten engine life Contact equipment manufacturer 3 Leaking carburetors clogged fuel pipes sticking valves or other damage caused by using contaminated or stale fuel 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 chec...

Page 19: ...iod 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 consi...

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