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Operating & Maintenance

Instructions

Model Type Code

Month Day Year

Note: General Model Series numbers noted above include many specific numbers

like the ones on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in

the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here.

Model Series

Covered in

this Manual,

Includes

Gasoline,

Natural Gas

and Liquid

Propane Gas

Engines

290000

300000

350000

380000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine Information 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Oil 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting and Stopping 9-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 11-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parts and Service & Storage 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warranty Information 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WARNING

Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of

these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor

bikes, fun/recreational go-karts, aircraft products or vehicles

intended for use in competitive events. Use of these engines in

such applications could result in property damage, serious

injury (including paralysis), or even death.

Need assistance? Go to www.briggsandstratton.com

for detailed information regarding Briggs & Stratton engines.

Or call,

1-800-233-3723, (U.S.A. and Canada)

to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages

offering engine maintenance information.

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in this Manual, Includes Gasoline, Natural Gas and Liquid Propane Gas Engines 290000 300000 350000 380000 Model Type Code Note: General Model Series numbers noted above include many specific numbers like the ones on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Power That Works For You.™ Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.
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275368 THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* • Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. ( • Make you aware of hazards associated with engines • Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those hazards, and • Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury.
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SAFETY WARNING WARNING 0 -" !& !.
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SAFETY WARNING . WARNING . % * * .
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ENGINE INFORMATION Equipped with optional fuel tank. 12 15 4 1 2 11 10 14 13 3 4 5 9 16 6 8 7 17 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Oil fill cap Dipstick Fuel pump (if equipped) Spark plug Emission label and Engine Model Type Code xxxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx 6. 12V electric starter (if equipped) 7. Oil drain plug 8. Blower housing 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
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275368 OIL SAE Viscosity Grades CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty. ** * OIL CAPACITY °F -20 °C -30 Engine holds approximately 1-1/2 quarts (48 ounces or 1.4 liters) when changing oil and filter.
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FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE GASOLINE POWERED ENGINES NATURAL (NG) / LIQUID PROPANE (LPG) GAS POWERED ENGINES • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days. • Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. • Do not mix oil with gasoline.
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STARTING AND STOPPING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WARNING If engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch, the switch will either activate a warning device or stop the engine when the engine runs low on oil. (Read the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer to determine how your engine is equipped.) • Do not use pressurized starting fluids. • Vapors are flammable.
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STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTING (if equipped) – ALL ENGINES [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). ÏÏ ÏÏ ÏÏ FULL STOP [5] Note: NG / LPG ENGINES – skip steps [2] and [3]. Choke Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped). [3] Move choke control to CHOKE or START. [2] CAUTION: Use short starting cycles (5 seconds, wait one minute between cycles). Follow equipment manufacturer’s recommendations for charging battery. RUN Push rocker switch (if equipped) to ON or RUN.
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. Perform task at hourly or calendar interval, whichever comes first.
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric WARNING starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
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MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER All engines have a round air cleaner cartridge. In addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner. Pre-cleaner To clean pre-cleaner (if equipped), separate it from cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge.
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth. CLEAN Linkage, Springs and Controls Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris.
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SERVICE & STORAGE SERVICE STORAGE See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and is equipped with special service tools. Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all Briggs & Stratton engines. Only dealers advertising as “Authorized Briggs & Stratton” are required to meet Briggs & Stratton standards. Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [1] While engine is still warm, change oil.
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LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is 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 stated below.
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