Briggs & Stratton 190000 Series Operating & Maintenance Manual
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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
190000
250000
Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model
number found 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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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
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Copyright 2003 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operating & Maintenance
Type
3-5
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines
5-6
on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, aircraft products or
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vehicles intended for use in competitive events. Use of these engines in
such applications could result in property damage, serious injury
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(including paralysis), or even death.
Need assistance? Go to
for detailed information regarding
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1-800-233-3723
Or call,
to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages
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offering engine maintenance information.
Instructions
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Month Day Year
WARNING
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Briggs & Stratton engines.
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FORM NO. 274786-5/03
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- Page 1 Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual 190000 250000 Model Type Code Month Day Year Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model number found 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 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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Page 3: Hazard Symbols And Meanings
274786 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. THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO •... - Page 4 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Starting engine creates sparking. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Explosion and fire could result. WHEN ADDING FUEL • If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine.
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Page 5: Engine Information
SAFETY WARNING WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an Unintentional sparking can result in fire or odorless, colorless, poison gas. electric shock. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. Unintentional start-up can result in en- tanglement, traumatic amputation, or lac- •... -
Page 6: Tune-Up Specifications
ENGINE INFORMATION 1. Rope handle 2. Blower housing 3. Carburetor 10. Spark plug wire 4. Air cleaner 11. Extended oil fill/Dipstick (if equipped) 5. Stop switch (if equipped) 12. Muffler/(Muffler guard, if equipped)/ (Spark arrester, if equipped) 6. Fuel fill 13. -
Page 7: Oil Capacity
274786 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 Engine Model Series 190000 holds about 1-3/8 qts (44 ozs °... -
Page 8: Adding Fuel
FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or minimum of 77 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from reformulated gasoline, are gasoline blended with forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. alcohols or ethers. -
Page 9: Starting And Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS WARNING ♦ Store and fuel equipment in level ♦ Periodically remove any debris position. buildup from the machine (See Maintenance.) ♦ Use fresh fuel. (See Fuel.) ♦ After engine has started, let it ♦... - Page 10 STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped) TO START ENGINE SEVERAL TURNS COUNTER- CLOCKWISE 1/4 TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE OIL LEVEL Choke Fuel shut-off valves Throttle [3] Move throttle to FAST [4] Move choke control [2] Open fuel shut-off [1] Check oil level (if equipped).
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Page 11: Changing Oil
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL Regular maintenance will improve the performance and Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & control devices and systems may be performed by any Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. -
Page 12: Air Cleaner
MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER CHANGING OIL IN GEAR REDUCTION (if equipped) All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. In addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner. Change oil in gear reduction after every 100 hours of operation. Pre-cleaner To clean pre-cleaner (if equipped), separate it from OIL FILLER PLUG cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water. - Page 13 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 wire WARNING from the spark plug, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking.
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Page 14: Throttle Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote WARNING throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the WARNING engine will be operated. -
Page 15: Service & Storage
SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & An illustrated shop manual includes common specifications and detailed in- STRATTON PARTS formation covering adjustment, tune-up BRIGGS & STRATTON and repair of Briggs & Stratton single cylinder, L-head, 4 cycle engines. It is PART PART NO. - Page 16 SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE [2] While engine is still warm, change oil. Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [3] Remove spark plug and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on engine oil into cylinder.
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Page 17: Limited Warranty
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. - Page 18 EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THERE- AFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001 IN CANADA). The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S.
- Page 19 • • • • • • • • • • • • 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.