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Briggs & Stratton 194700 Series Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Briggs & stratton operating instructions 194700 195700 196700 197700 198700 28b700 28d700 28m700 28r700 28t700 28v700 283700 284700 286700 288700 289700
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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
194700
195700
196700
197700
198700
28B700
28D700
28M700
28R700
28T700
28V700
283700
284700
286700
288700
289700
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.
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Safety
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Engine Information
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Oil
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Fuel and Starting Information
Starting and Stopping
Maintenance
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Adjustments
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Parts and Service & Storage
Warranty Information
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Copyright 2000 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operating & Maintenance
Type
3-5
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of
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these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor
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bikes, aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in
competitive events. Use of these engines in such applications
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could result in property damage, serious injury (including
paralysis), or even death.
In the USA and Canada our 24 hour hotline is
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Instructions
Code
Month Day Year
WARNING
1-800-233-3723
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
www.briggsandstratton.com
FORM NO. 274787-9/00

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  • Page 1 Model Series Covered in This Manual 194700 195700 196700 197700 198700 28B700 28D700 28M700 28R700 28T700 28V700 283700 284700 286700 288700 289700 Model 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.
  • Page 2 THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENT Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Briggs & Stratton is committed to producing a line of engines which will make your life’s chores easier to perform. We have, at the same time, improved the design of our engines so they are environmentally friendly.

  • Page 3: Hazard Symbols And Meanings

    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. THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO 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.
  • Page 4 SAFETY WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. Do not overfill fuel tank.
  • Page 5 WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. Start and run engine outdoors. Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open. WARNING Running engines produce heat.

  • Page 6: Engine Parts

    ENGINE PARTS 1. 12 V electric starter 2. Oil drain plug 3. Fuel fill 4. Fuel tank 5. Oil fill/Dipstick 6. Finger guard 7. Rope handle 8. Air cleaner GENERAL INFORMATION ENGINE MODEL This is a single cylinder, L-head, air-cooled engine. It is a low emissions engine.

  • Page 7: Oil Capacity

    274787 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 Engine Model Series 190000 holds about 1-1/8 qts (36 ozs or 1.1 ltrs).

  • Page 8: Adding Fuel

    FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 77 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.

  • Page 9: To Start Engine

    REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER TO START ENGINE [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). [4] Insert key and turn to RUN. TO STOP ENGINE CAUTION: Do not stop engine by moving choke control to CHOKE. Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur. [1] Move throttle to SLOW, then to STOP.
  • Page 10 STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped) TO START ENGINE [1] Check oil level (see p.7). 1/4 TURN [4] Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn. TO STOP ENGINE [1] Move throttle to SLOW, then to STOP. Choke Throttle [2] If choke and throttle con- trols are separate, move...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the engine, and may result in injury. In addition, use of other parts may void your warranty.

  • Page 12: Air Cleaner

    MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. In addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner. HEIGHT (SEE NOTE BELOW FOR P/N’S) REMOVING AND RE-INSTALLING AIR CLEANER [1] Remove cover knob and cover. [2] Remove cartridge knob. [3] Carefully lift air cleaner assembly (pre-cleaner, if equipped, and cartridge) from base over stud.
  • Page 13 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. WARNING WARNING CLEANING DEBRIS CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system.

  • Page 14: Control Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. WARNING Prevent unintentional starting. Before performing adjustments: Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.

  • Page 15: Service & Storage

    PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS BRIGGS & STRATTON PART PART NO. (or equivalent) Air cleaner parts Fuel filter (without filter) Fuel filter (with filter) Gas additive Resistor spark plug Standard spark plug Long life platinum spark plug (used on most L-head engines) Spark plug wrench Spark tester...
  • Page 16 SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts: a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an ether), run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or b) if fuel tank contains gasoline, either run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or add a gasoline additive to the...
  • Page 17 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) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S.
  • Page 18 About your engine warranty: (see next page for statement of LIMITED WARRANTY). Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate.
  • Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY “Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the engine that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by purchaser.
  • Page 20 INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES CORPORATION BRIGGS & STRATTON FAMILLE YBSXS.3192VA 274812 CE MOTEUR EST CONFORME AUX NORMES ANTIPOLLUTION 2000 – 2001 DE CALIFORNIE POUR LES PETITS MOTEURS HORS ROUTE ET AUX NORMES ENVIRONNEMENTALES AMÉRICAINES (EPA PHASE 2) POUR LES PETITS MOTEURS HORS ROUTE. CONSULTEZ LE MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE POUR LES SPÉCIFICATIONS, L’ENTRETIEN ET LES AJUSTEMENTS.

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