Rewind Starter; Electric Starter; Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 290000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

STARTING
CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton WITHOUT oil. Check oil
level. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair
and will not be covered under warranty. See Oil section for recommendations,
capacity and filling details.
BEFORE STARTING LPG / NG ENGINES
The LPG / NG mixer maybe equipped with solenoid, fuel inlet, 12 volt connector,
and equipped for a fuel lock-off valve. (Read the operating instructions supplied
by the equipment manufacturer to determine how your engine is equipped.)
BEFORE STARTING ALL ENGINES- SEE FIGURE
Note: LPG / NG engines skip steps 1 and 2.
Note: If equipment manufacturer has supplied battery, charge it as manufacturer
recommends before trying to start engine,.
1. Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).
Move choke control to CHOKE or START.
2.
Move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position. (Operate engine with throttle in
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FAST position and choke in RUN or OFF position.)
Push rocker switch to I position, if equipped.
4.

REWIND STARTER

- SEE FIGURE
1. Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt.
2. Then, pull cord rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback and start
engine.
3. Repeat if necessary with choke in RUN position throttle in FAST.
4. When engine starts, operate in FAST.

ELECTRIC STARTER

CAUTION: If equipment manufacturer has supplied battery, charge it before
trying to start engine. DO NOT operate engine with battery disconnected. To
prolong starter life, use short starting cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait one
minute). Extended cranking can damage starter motor.
1. Turn key to START position
2. Repeat if necessary with choke off and throttle control in FAST position.
3. Allow engine to warm up.
4. If choke equipped: Slowly adjust toward RUN or OFF position. Wait until
engine runs smoothly before each choke adjustment.
5. Operate engine with choke off and throttle in FAST position.
STOPPING
- SEE FIGURE
1. Rewind (Manual) Starter: Move throttle control (if equipped) to SLOW and
then STOP position.
2. Electric (Key) Starter: Move throttle lever (if equipped) to SLOW. Turn key to
OFF . Remove key and store out of reach of children.
3. Push rocker switch (if equipped) to O
4. Close fuel shut--off valve (if equipped).
WARNING
DO NOT stop the engine by moving choke control to CHOKE position.
Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur.
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- SEE FIGURE
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or press button .
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MAINTENANCE

WARNING
To prevent accidental starting, disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug before servicing.
Do not strike the flywheel with hammer or hard object. If done, the flywheel
may shatter during operation.
Do not tamper with links or other parts to increase engine speed.
Regular maintenance improves performance and extends engine life.
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Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent
service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
First 8 Hours
D Change oil
Every 8 hours or daily
D Check oil level
D Clean around muffler, linkage and springs
Every 25 hours or every season
D Change oil if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature
D Service air cleaner pre-cleaner*
Every 50 hours or every season
D Clean and inspect spark arrester, if equipped
Every 100 hours or every season
D Service air cleaner cartridge*
D Change oil
D Replace oil filter, if equipped
D Clean oil cooler, if equipped*
D Clean cooling system*
D Check valve clearance -- LPG / NG engines
Every season
D Replace spark plugs**
D Replace in-line fuel filter
D Check valve clearance
* Clean more often under dusty conditions, or when airborne debris is present or after
prolonged operation cutting tall, dry grass.
In some areas, local law requires using a resistor spark plug to suppress ignition
**
signals. If this engine was originally equipped with resistor spark plug, use same type
of spark plug for replacement.
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