Features And Controls; Engine Controls; Oil Recommendations - Briggs & Stratton 100600 Manual Del Operario

• Models with portable battery pack: Remove the battery pack from the engine
battery tray.
WARNING
Battery chemicals are toxic and corrosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Never burn or incinerate discarded or used battery packs as they may explode.
Toxic fumes and materials are created when battery packs are burned.
• Do not use a battery that has been crushed, dropped, or damaged.

Features and Controls

Engine Controls

Compare the illustration (Figure: 1, 2, 3, 4) with your engine to familiarize yourself with
the location of various features and controls.
A. Engine Identification Numbers Model - Type - Code
B. Engine Serial Number
C. Electric Starter
D. Fuel Tank and Cap
E. Air Cleaner
F. Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
G. Dipstick
H. Oil Drain Plug
I. Muffler, Muffler Guard (optional), Spark Arrester (if equipped)
J. Throttle Control (if equipped)
K. Fuel Filter (if equipped)
L. Air Intake Grille
M. Battery Charger
N. Spark Plug
Engine Control Symbols and Meanings
Engine speed - FAST
Engine speed - STOP
Engine start - Choke
CLOSED
Fuel Cap
Fuel Shut-off - OPEN
Fuel level - Maximum
Do not overfill
Battery Control Symbols and Meanings
Volt
Operation

Oil Recommendations

Oil Capacity: See the Specifications section.
NOTICE
This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Equipment manufacturers
or dealers may have added oil to the engine. Before you start the engine for the first
time, make sure to check the oil level and add oil as specified by the instructions in
this manual. If you start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and
will not be covered under warranty.
Engine speed - SLOW
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton
performance. Other high-quality detergent oils are permitted if classified for service SF,
SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do not use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the correct oil viscosity for the engine. Use the chart
to select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected. Engines on
ON - OFF
most outdoor power equipment operate well with 5W-30 Synthetic oil. For equipment
operated in hot temperatures, Vanguard
protection.
Engine start - Choke OPEN
Fuel Shut-off - CLOSED
Ampere
Double Insulated
Direct Current
Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc. Registered Product
Properly Recycle Battery
A SAE 30 - Below 40 °F (4 °C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
B 10W-30 - Above 80 °F (27 °C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil
consumption. Check the oil level frequently.
C 5W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
D
Alternating Current
Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc. US & Canada Listed
Product
Hertz
Charge Battery Pack
Remove Key / Battery Pack
®
Warranty Certified oils for best
®
15W-50 Synthetic oil gives the best
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