Engine Features; General Information; Safety Specifications - Briggs & Stratton 290000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Note: (This note applies only to engines used in the U.S.A.) Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be
performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs &
Stratton warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.
WHEN USING THIS MANUAL, FIGURES REFERENCED IN THE TEXT ARE
FOUND ON THE INSIDE FRONT AND INSIDE BACK COVERS.

ENGINE FEATURES

- SEE FIGURE
1 Air cleaner
2 Carburetor / LP/NG mixer cover
3 Finger guard
4 Starter rope
5 Blower housing
6 Oil filter, if equipped
7 Spark plug wire
8 Rotating screen
9 Fuel pump
10 Spark arrester, if equipped
11 Exhaust manifold
12 Engine Model
Type
xxxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx
13 12V electric starter, if equipped
14 Oil fill/Dipstick
15 Oil drain plug
Record your engine Model, Type and Code numbers here for future use.
Record your date of purchase here for future use.

GENERAL INFORMATION

In the state of California, OHV Model Series 290000, 300000, 350000 and 380000
engines are certified by the California Air Resources Board to meet emissions
standards for 250 hours. Such certification does not grant the purchaser, owner
or operator of this engine any additional warranties with respect to the
performance or operational life of this engine. This engine is warranted solely
according to the product and emissions warranties stated elsewhere in this
manual.

SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS

A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol
to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard
symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
might result in minor or moderate injury.
,
CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,
indicates a situation that could result in damage to the engine.
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Code
SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENGINE
Safety Alert
Fire
Explosion
Kickback
Toxic Fumes
On Off
Oil
Fuel
Fuel Shutoff
This manual contains safety information to make you aware
of the hazards and risks associated with engines, and how
to avoid them. Because Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know what
equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read and understand
these instructions and the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on
3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, fun/recreational go--karts,
aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in competitive events. Use of
these engines in such applications could result in property damage, serious
injury (including paralysis), or even death.
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Read Operator's
Manual
Shock
Hot Surface
Moving Parts
Wear Eye
Protection
Frostbite
Stop
Slow
Fast
Open Choke
Full / Closed
Choke
WARNING
WARNING
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