Briggs & Stratton 1697099 Operating instructions

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Operating instructions

Briggs & Stratton 1697099 is a versatile machine that can help you clear snow from your property quickly and efficiently. With its durable construction, powerful engine, and smart features, it's the ideal tool for tackling even the toughest winter conditions.

Here are some of the key capabilities of the Briggs & Stratton 1697099 snow thrower:

  • It has a clearing width of 21 inches and a clearing depth of 12 inches, making it suitable for clearing snow from walkways, driveways, and other small areas.
  • The snow thrower is powered by a 208cc Briggs & Stratton engine that provides ample power for clearing even wet and heavy snow.

Briggs & Stratton 1697099 is a versatile machine that can help you clear snow from your property quickly and efficiently. With its durable construction, powerful engine, and smart features, it's the ideal tool for tackling even the toughest winter conditions.

Here are some of the key capabilities of the Briggs & Stratton 1697099 snow thrower:

  • It has a clearing width of 21 inches and a clearing depth of 12 inches, making it suitable for clearing snow from walkways, driveways, and other small areas.
  • The snow thrower is powered by a 208cc Briggs & Stratton engine that provides ample power for clearing even wet and heavy snow.
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Copyright©Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved.
80080030
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Safety
The safety alert symbol identifies safety information
about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word
(DANGER,WARNING, orCAUTION) is used with the alert
symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential 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,couldresult in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICEindicates an action thatcouldresult in damage to
the product.
Safety Messages
WARNING
Read, Understand, and Obey Safety Warnings and
Instructions.
Failure to read, understand and obey the safety
warnings and instructions in this document could result in
death, serious injury, and/or property damage.
The warnings and instructions must be read, understood,
and obeyed when setting-up, operating, servicing,
transporting, or storing the unit.
Assembly Procedure
The illustrations are located at the beginning of this manual.
The step numbers in the procedure correspond to the circled
numbers in the illustrations.
Tools
(Figure 1)
Refer to Figure 1 for tools needed to set up the snowthrower.
Parts
(Figure 2)
Attach the Handle
(Figure 3)
1. Lift the handle.
2. Tighten the handle knobs securely.
3. Cut the ties.
Attach the Chute and the Chute Rotation
Handle- A, B
   (Figure 4)
1. Attach the chute and the chute rotation handle with
screws as shown.Attach the rear screw first.
2. Attach the two remaining screws as shown.
NOTICEDo not use the chute deflector or the chute
rotation handle to lift the unit. These are designed for
making needed adjustments only.
Add Oil
  (Figure 5)
1. See the Operator’s Manual for oil specifications.
2. Place the snowthrower on a level surface.
3. Remove the dipstick and add oil.
4. Keep the oil in the operating range.

NOTICEDO NOT attempt to crank or start the
engine before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil. This could result in engine failure or
shorten its life.
Attach the Starter Handle Rope Guide
(Figure 6)
1. Install the guide with the hardware.
2. Slowly pull out the starter handle.
3. Attach the rope as shown.
Attach the Control Cable
(Figure 7)
1. Lift the cable cover to expose the adjustment loops.
2. Install the cable end fitting into one of the middle
adjustment loops as shown.
3. Lower the cable cover.

Perform the Safety Test procedure below to make
sure that the cable tension is correct.
If theauger rotates while the auger control is not
engaged, lengthen the control cable by installing the
end fitting in the next lowest loop.
If the auger does not rotate when the auger control is
engaged, shorten the control cable by installing the
end fitting in the next highest loop.
Safety System Test
   (Figure 8)
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DANGER
The discharge chute contains a rotating auger to
throw snow. Fingers or feet can quickly become caught
in the auger resulting in traumatic amputation or severe
laceration.
If the unit fails to operate as described, DO NOT operate it.
See your authorized dealer for service immediately.
1. See Operator’s Manual for starting procedure.
2. Engage the auger control for several seconds.
3. Release the auger control.
4. The auger must stop within 5 seconds after the auger
control is released. If it does not, reviewAttach the
Control Cableor contact an authorized service dealer.
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Briggs & Stratton 1697099 Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions

Briggs & Stratton 1697099 is a versatile machine that can help you clear snow from your property quickly and efficiently. With its durable construction, powerful engine, and smart features, it's the ideal tool for tackling even the toughest winter conditions.

Here are some of the key capabilities of the Briggs & Stratton 1697099 snow thrower:

  • It has a clearing width of 21 inches and a clearing depth of 12 inches, making it suitable for clearing snow from walkways, driveways, and other small areas.
  • The snow thrower is powered by a 208cc Briggs & Stratton engine that provides ample power for clearing even wet and heavy snow.

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