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Briggs & Stratton 210000 Operator's Manual

Gasoline, natural gas and liquid propane gas engines
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Model 210000
Power Built
Intek
I/C
Models Covered in This
Manual Include Gasoline,
Natural Gas and Liquid
Propane Gas Engines
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com
Operator's Manual
Model 280000
Intek
I/C
Extended Life Series
ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A.
Model 310000
Intek
I/C
Extended Life Series
Form No. 276344-9/06
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Model 210000 Model 280000 Model 310000 Power Built Intek Intek Intek Extended Life Series Extended Life Series Models Covered in This Manual Include Gasoline, Natural Gas and Liquid Propane Gas Engines ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Form No. 276344-9/06 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com...

  • Page 2: Hazard Symbols And Meanings

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ........Starting and Stopping .
  • Page 3 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable Gaseous fuels are extremely flammable and explosive. and readily form explosive air-vapor mix- tures at ambient temperatures. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. IF YOU SMELL GAS: •...
  • Page 4 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, Starting engine creates sparking. especially muffler, become extremely hot. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Explosion and fire could result. Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, •...

  • Page 5: Engine Information

    (OHV), air-cooled engine. It is a low emissions engine. or operational life of this engine. This engine is warranted solely In the state of California, OHV Models 210000, 280000 and according to the product and emissions warranties stated 310000 engines are certified by the California Air Resources elsewhere in this manual.

  • Page 6: Checking And Adding Oil

    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 without oil filter: °...

  • Page 7: Adding Fuel

    FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE GASOLINE POWERED ENGINES NATURAL / LIQUID PROPANE GAS POWERED ENGINES • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from • Use clean, dry fuel, free of moisture or any particulate forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.

  • Page 8: Before Starting

    STARTING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WARNING If engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch, the switch will either activate a warning light or stop the engine when • Do not use pressurized starting fluids. the engine runs low on oil. (Read the operating instructions •...
  • Page 9 STARTING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER [1] Insert key and turn to START. CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short starting [2] Let engine warm up. cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait one If choke equipped: Slowly adjust minute). Follow equipment manufacturer’s toward RUN position.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Air Cleaner

    MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge. FLAT AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION EXTENDED LIFE SERIESE CARTRIDGE ONLY This filter, [1] Pull up on air cleaner cover handle, and rotate toward STAMPED engine.

  • Page 12: Oil Filter

    MAINTENANCE HIGH FLOW AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE Perform this maintenance every 25 hours or every season, WARNING clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. This filter is made of cotton, which is Never use motor oil, transmission fluid, WD40, or other different from a standard paper filter, therefore it MUST be oils.

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    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.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumu- WARNING Engine parts should be kept clean to lated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring and reduce the risk of overheating and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free ignition of accumulated debris.

  • Page 15: Service & Storage

    Note: Walking fingers logo and “Yellow Pages” are regis- (For NG/LPG Gaseous Fuel engines.) tered trademarks in various jurisdictions. Model 210000 AVSE series An illustrated shop manual includes Flat air cleaner cartridge and pre-cleaner kit ..

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective September 1, 2006 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 product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below.
  • Page 17 Emissions Control System Warranty Statement Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) California, United States and Canada Emissions Control Defects Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities Warranty Statement As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the...
  • Page 18 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 Emissions Standard must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to the consumer on our emissions labels.

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