Briggs & Stratton 280000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Briggs & Stratton 280000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
210000
280000
310000
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.
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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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Operating & Maintenance
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Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of
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these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor
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bikes, aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in
competitive events. Use of these engines in such applications
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could result in property damage, serious injury (including
paralysis), or even death.
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for detailed information regarding
1-800-233-3723
Or call,
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to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages
offering engine maintenance information.
Instructions
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Briggs & Stratton engines.
, (U.S.A. and Canada)
FORM NO. 275038-8/03
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  • Page 1 Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual 210000 280000 310000 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 2 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours. The displacement engines of Model Series 210000 is 344 cc, 280000 is 465 cc, 310000 engines is 501 cc. This is a generic representation of the emission label typically found on a certified engine.
  • Page 3: Hazard Symbols And Meanings

    275038 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.
  • 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 MODEL SERIES 280000 In the state of California, OHV Model Series 210000, 280000 and 310000 engines are certified by the California Bore ......
  • Page 7: Oil Capacity

    275038 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 °...
  • Page 8: Adding Fuel

    FUEL • This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust TYPE OF FUEL TO USE Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications). • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.
  • Page 9: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER (auxiliary) TO START ENGINE 1/4 TURN Choke/throttle control Choke Throttle [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). [4] If choke and throttle are on the [3] If choke and throttle controls are same control, move control to [2] Open fuel shut-off valve separate, move choke control to CHOKE or START...
  • Page 10 STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped) TO START ENGINE Choke Throttle Choke/throttle control [2] If choke and throttle controls are sepa- [3] If choke and throttle are on the rate, move choke control to CHOKE. [1] Check oil level. same control, move control to Move throttle to FAST.
  • 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 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 OVAL AIR CLEANER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION [1] Pull up on air cleaner cover handle, and rotate toward [1] Remove cover knob and cover.
  • Page 13: Oil Pressure

    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 14: Engine And Engine Parts

    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 15: Carburetor Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE Armature air gap . . . 0.010 – 0.014 in. (0.25 – 0.36 mm) CASING CLAMP SCREW Spark plug gap ....0.030 in.
  • Page 16: Service & Storage

    PARTIAL LIST OF BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site Models 280000, 310000 AVSE series www.briggsandstratton.com or in the “Yellow Pages” Extended Life SeriesE flat air cleaner cartridge 697153 directory under “Engines, Gasoline”...
  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2003 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2003 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.
  • Page 18 Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) 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).
  • Page 19 225 cc, la catégorie C = 125 heures, B = 250 heures et A = 500 heures. Pour les moteurs de 225 cc et plus, la catégorie C = 250 heures, B = 500 heures et A = 1000 heures. Le remplacement du moteur portant le modèle de série 210000 est 344 cc, 280000 est 465 cc, et 310000 est 501 cc.

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