Briggs & Stratton 290000 Series Operating & Maintenance Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 FORM NO. 276353-7/05 PRINTED IN U.S.A. © Copyright 2005 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation Operating & Maintenance Instructions The Power That Works For You® Model 290000 300000 350000 380000 Series covered in this manual www.briggsandstratton.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety References SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENGINE: The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety Read information about hazards that can result in personal Fire Manual injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. -
Page 3: Features
Features 1. Air Cleaner 9. Rotating Screen 2. Carburetor or LPG / NG Fuel Mixer 10. Emission Label 3. Rewind Starter (if equipped) 11. Engine Identification Model XXXXXX Type XXXXXX Code 4. Blower Housing XXXXXXXX 5. Oil Filter (if equipped) 12. -
Page 4: Safety
Safety WARNING WARNING Gaseous fuels, such as liquid Gasoline and its vapors are extremely petroleum gas (LPG) and natural flammable and explosive. gas (NG), are extremely flammable Fire or explosion can cause severe and can readily form explosive burns or death. air-vapor mixtures at moderate temperatures. - Page 5 WARNING WARNING Running engines produce heat. Engine Rapid retraction of starter cord parts, especially muffler, become (kickback) will pull hand and arm extremely hot. toward engine faster than you can let go. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
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Page 6: Oil
Before Starting Oil Capacity Checking and Adding Oil • Check oil level before starting the engine. Engine holds approximately 1-1/2 quarts (48 ounces or 1.4 liters) when changing oil and filter. • Keep oil level at FULL. Do not overfill. Oil Recommendation •... -
Page 7: Fuel
Before Starting Fuel Gasoline Powered Engines Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a Natural Gas (NG) Powered Engines minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. -
Page 8: Starting
Starting Oil Pressure Switch If engine is equipped with oil pressure switch, the switch CAUTION will either activate a warning device or stop the engine when the engine runs low on oil. (Read the operating When operating on LPG fuel, 12 volts MUST be instructions supplied by equipment manufacturer to supplied to the connector. -
Page 9: Stopping
Stopping 1. REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER: Move throttle control (if equipped) to SLOW and then STOP WARNING position. • Do not stop engine by moving choke 2. ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER: Move throttle lever control to CHOKE. Backfire, fire or (if equipped) to SLOW. engine damage could occur. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Starter Handle will Not Pull WARNING • Place equipment on flat level surface. Rapid retraction of starter cord • Remove all external equipment/engine loads before (kickback) will pull hand and arm starting engine. toward engine faster than you can •... -
Page 11: Maintenance
WARNING Maintenance Unintentional sparking can result Regular maintenance will improve the performance and in fire or electric shock. extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs Fire or explosion can cause &... -
Page 12: Changing Oil
Changing Oil WARNING Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it 50 hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating away from spark plug. the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. Changing Oil Filter (if equipped) 1. -
Page 13: Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner Pre-cleaner To clean pre-cleaner (if equipped), separate it from All engines have a round air cleaner cartridge. In cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water. addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Dual element air cleaner BODY Î... -
Page 14: Fuel System
Cleaning Debris Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris WARNING from engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep area behind and around muffler free of any combustible debris. • Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris. -
Page 15: Specifications And Emission Information
Technical Information Specifications Power Ratings: The power ratings for an individual engine model are initially developed by starting with We recommend that you use an authorized Briggs & SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service (Small Engine Power &... -
Page 16: Storage And Service
Storage 1. Engines stored over 30 days need to be protected or drained of fuel to prevent gum from WARNING forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. When storing fuel or equipment with fuel in tank: • If fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an •... -
Page 17: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and B&S listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on improper maintenance of your small off-road engine. -
Page 18: Limited Warranty
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective July 1, 2004 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 2004 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. - Page 19 ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and 4. Parts which are scored or broken because an apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any engine was operated with insufficient or Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty contaminated lubricating oil, or an incorrect grade repairs.
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