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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
290700
294700
303700
350700
Note: General Model Series numbers noted above include many specific numbers
like the ones 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 1999 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operating & Maintenance
Type
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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.
In the USA and Canada our 24 hour hotline is
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Instructions
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Month Day Year
WARNING
1-800-233-3723
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
www.briggsandstratton.com
FORM NO. 274273-10/99
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- Page 1 Model Series Covered in This Manual 290700 294700 303700 350700 Model Note: General Model Series numbers noted above include many specific numbers like the ones 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 IN POWER EQUIPMENT Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Briggs & Stratton is committed to producing a line of engines which will make your life’s chores easier to perform. We have, at the same time, improved the design of our engines so they are environmentally friendly.
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Page 3: Hazard Symbols And Meanings
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 Make you aware of hazards associated with engines Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those hazards, and Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury. - Page 4 SAFETY WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. Do not overfill fuel tank.
- Page 5 WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. Start and run engine outdoors. Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open. WARNING Running engines produce heat.
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Page 6: Engine Parts
ENGINE PARTS 1. Air cleaner 2. Carburetor 3. Rewind starter (if equipped) 4. Blower housing 5. Oil filter (if equipped) 6. Spark plug wire 7. Oil drain plug 8. Oil fill/Dipstick GENERAL INFORMATION ENGINE MODEL This is a twin cylinder, overhead valve (OHV), air-cooled engine. -
Page 7: Oil Capacity
274273 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 holds approximately 1-1/2 quarts (48 ounces or 1.4 liters) when changing oil and filter. -
Page 8: Adding Fuel
FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE 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. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days. Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. -
Page 9: To Start Engine
REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER TO START ENGINE FULL Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). STOP [5] Push rocker switch (if equipped) to ON or RUN. TO STOP ENGINE CAUTION: Do not stop engine by moving choke control to CHOKE. - Page 10 STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped) TO START ENGINE FULL Ï Ï Ï [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). STOP [5] Push rocker switch (if equipped) to ON or RUN. TO STOP ENGINE [1] Move throttle equipped) to SLOW. Choke [2] Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).
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Page 11: Changing Oil
MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the engine, and may result in injury. In addition, use of other parts may void your warranty. -
Page 12: Air Cleaner
MAINTENANCE CHANGING OIL FILTER Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season. OIL FILTER P/N SEE PAGE 15 [1] Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. [2] Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil. [3] Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter adapter. - Page 13 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. WARNING WARNING MUFFLER Replacement parts for the WARNING muffler must be the same and installed in the same position...
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Page 14: Control Adjustments
MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth. Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris. -
Page 15: Carburetor Adjustment
TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. CASING CLAMP SCREW SWIVEL EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROTTLE STOP [1] Remove air cleaner. -
Page 16: Service & Storage
SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS Part Briggs & Stratton Part No. Air cleaner cartridge Air cleaner pre-cleaner Air cleaner pre-cleaner and cartridge Oil filter (3-1/2 in. long) Oil filter (2-1/4 in. long) Fuel filter (with fuel pump) Fuel filter (without fuel pump) Gas additive Resistor spark plug (Champion RC12YC) - Page 17 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 THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S.
- Page 18 About your engine warranty: (see next page for statement of LIMITED WARRANTY). Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate.
- Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY “Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the engine that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by purchaser.