Briggs & Stratton 290000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions page 7

Storage
Engines stored over 30 days need to be protected or drained of
fuel to prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential
carburetor parts.
For engine protection, we recommend use of Briggs & Stratton
Fuel Stabilizer available from an Authorized Briggs & Stratton
Service Dealer. Mix stabilizer with fuel in fuel tank or storage
container. Run engine for a short time to circulate stabilizer
through carburetor. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 24
months.
Note: If stabilizer is not used or if engine is operating on
gasoline containing alcohol, e.g. gasohol, remove all fuel from
tank and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
1. Change oil. See Oil service. (see figs.
2. Remove spark plugs and pour about 30 ml (1 oz) of
engine oil into cylinders. Replace spark plugs and crank
slowly to distribute oil.
3. Clean grass/chaff from cylinders and cylinder head fins
and behind muffler.
4. Store in a clean and dry area, but NOT near a stove,
furnace or water heater which uses a pilot light or any
device that can create a spark.
Service
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.
When you purchase equipment powered by a
Briggs & Stratton engine, you are assured of
highly skilled, reliable service at more than
30,000 Authorized Service Dealers world
wide, including more than 5,000 Master
Service Technicians. Look for these signs

wherever Briggs & Stratton service is offered.
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You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs & Stratton
Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site
www.briggsandstratton.com
Pages" directory under Engines, Gasoline"
or Gasoline Engines," or Lawn Mowers" or
similar category.
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An illustrated shop manual includes Theories of Operation,"
common specifications and detailed information covering
adjustment, tune up and repair of Briggs & Stratton V twin
cylinder OHV, 4 cycle engines. Order P/N 272144 from an
Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
Insist on Genuine Briggs & Stratton replacement parts with our
logo on the box and/or part. Non original parts may not perform
as well and may void your warranty.
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