Briggs & Stratton 600 Serie Manuel De L'opérateur page 8

CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be disposed of properly. Do
not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities, service center, or
dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
Remove Oil
You can drain the oil from the bottom drain hole, side drain hole, or from the top oil fill
tube.
1. With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark plug wire (A) and keep it away
from the spark plug (Figure 8).
2. The engine is equipped with a bottom drain (B, Figure 9). Remove the oil drain plug.
Drain the oil into an approved container.
Note: Any of the oil drain plugs (D) shown may be installed in the engine.
3. After the oil has drained, install and tighten the oil drain plug.
4. If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube (E), keep the spark plug end of the engine
(F) up (Figure 10). Drain the oil into an approved container.
WARNING:
If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank must be
empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion. To empty the fuel tank, run the
engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
Add Oil
Place engine level.
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Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
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See the Specifications section for oil capacity.
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1. Remove the dipstick (G) and wipe with a clean cloth (Figure 11).
2. Pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill (H). Do not overfill. After adding oil, wait
one minute and then check the oil level.
3. Install and tighten the dipstick.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It should be at the FULL mark (J) on the
dipstick.
5. Install and tighten the dipstick.
How To Service The Air Filter - Figure 12
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly or the air filter removed.
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CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter. Pressurized air can
damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter.
1. Remove the screw (A) from the top of the air filter assembly (B). See Figure 12.
2. To prevent debris from falling into the carburetor, carefully remove the air filter
assembly.
3. Remove the foam element (C) from the air filter base.
4. Wash the foam element in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry the foam element
in a clean cloth.
5. Saturate the foam element with clean engine oil. To remove the excess engine oil,
squeeze the foam element in a clean cloth.
6. Install the foam element into the air filter base.
7. Install the air filter assembly onto the carburetor and secure with screw.
Clean Air Cooling System - Figure 13
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become
extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching.
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Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and cylinder area.
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CAUTION: Do not use water to clean the engine. Water could contaminate the fuel
system. Use a brush or dry cloth to clean the engine.
This is an air cooled engine. Dirt or debris can restrict air flow and cause the engine to
overheat, resulting in poor performance and reduced engine life.
Use a brush or dry cloth to remove debris from the finger guard (A). Keep linkage,
springs and controls (B) clean. Keep the area around and behind the muffler (C) free of
any combustible debris (Figure 13).
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Storage
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Storing Gasoline Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot
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lights or other ignition sources because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
Fuel System
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid and gum
deposits to form in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh,
use Briggs & Stratton FRESH START
drip concentrate cartridge.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel stabilizer is added according
to instructions. Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel
system. The engine and fuel can then be stored up to 24 months.
If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel stabilizer, it must be drained into
an approved container. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel
stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to maintain freshness.
Engine Oil
While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil.
Troubleshooting
Need assistance? Go to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call 1-800-233-3723.
Specifications
Engine Specifications
Model
Displacement
Bore
Stroke
Oil Capacity
Tune-up Specifications *
Model
Spark Plug Gap
Spark Plug Torque
Armature Air Gap
Intake Valve Clearance
Exhaust Valve Clearance
* Engine power will decrease 3.5% for each 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and
1% for each 10° F (5.6° C) above 77° F (25° C). The engine will operate satisfactorily at
an angle up to 15°. Refer to the equipment operator's manual for safe allowable
operating limits on slopes.
Common Service Parts n
Service Part
Flat Air Filter
Oil -- SAE 30
Fuel Additive
Resistor Spark Plug
Long Life Platinum Spark Plug
Spark Plug Wrench
Spark Tester
n We recommend that you see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for all
maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs &
Stratton parts.
®
fuel stabilizer, available as a liquid additive or a
120000
11.58 ci (190 cc)
2.688 in (68.28 mm)
2.040 in (51.82 mm)
18 -- 20 oz (0.54 -- 0.59 L)
120000
0.030 in (0.76 mm)
180 lb-in (20 Nm)
0.006 - 0.010 in (0.15 - 0.25 mm)
0.005 - 0.007 in (0.13 - 0.18 mm)
0.007 - 0.009 in (0.18 - 0.23 mm)
Part Number
794071
100005
5041, 5058
802592, 5095
5062
89838, 5023
19368
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