Fuel System - Briggs & Stratton 290000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Cleaning Debris
Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep
area behind and around muffler free of any combustible debris.
CLEAN
Finger Guard
Rotating Screen
CLEAN
Linkage, Springs and Controls
Air Cooling System
Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system.
Remove blower housing and clean area shown to
prevent overheating and engine damage.
CLEAN
ALL
AREAS
Muffler
If muffler is equipped with spark arrester screen,
remove screen for inspection. Replace screen if
damaged or plugged.

Fuel System

Replacing Fuel Filter (if equipped)
Drain Fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve before
replacing fuel filter. Otherwise, fuel can leak out creating
a fire/explosion hazard.
Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î
PART NO. 493629
(WITH FUEL PUMP)
PART NO. 298090 or 5018
(WITHOUT FUEL PUMP)
Oil Cooler (if equipped)
Clean oil cooler of all debris and chaff.
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CLEAN
Spark Arrester
FILTER
Valve Clearance
Gasoline Engines: Check valve clearance yearly.
LPG/NG Engines: Valve clearance must be checked
after every 100 hours of operation. Adjust if necessary.
CLEAN
Muffler Area
WARNING
• Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce
the risk of overheating and ignition of
accumulated debris.
CAUTION
Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could
contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth.
CAUTION
All the components used to build this engine
must remain in place for the proper operation of
this engine.
WARNING
• Replacement parts for fuel system (cap,
hoses, tanks, filters, etc.) and exhaust system
(mufflers, arresters, etc.) must be the original
parts, otherwise fire can occur.
PART NO. 808116 (WITH
FUEL TANK, IF EQUIPPED)