Briggs & Stratton 290000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions
Briggs & Stratton 290000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Briggs & Stratton 290000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
290000
300000
350000
380000
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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 Copyright 2003 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.
Need assistance? Go to
for detailed information regarding
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1-800-233-3723
Or call,
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to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages
offering engine maintenance information.
Instructions
Code
Month Day Year
WARNING
www.briggsandstratton.com
Briggs & Stratton engines.
, (U.S.A. and Canada)
FORM NO. 275071-5/03

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  • Page 1 Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual 290000 300000 350000 380000 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 The Power That Works For You. 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.
  • Page 3: Hazard Symbols And Meanings

    275071 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 Gasoline and its vapors are extremely Starting engine creates sparking. flammable and explosive. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable Fire or explosion can cause severe burns gases. 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: Tune-Up Specifications

    ENGINE INFORMATION Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î 1. Air cleaner 9. Rotating screen 2. Carburetor 10. Emission label 3. Rewind starter (if equipped) 11. Engine Model Type Code 4. Blower housing xxxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx...
  • Page 7: Oil Capacity

    275071 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 TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformu- forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. lated gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days.
  • Page 9: To Start Engine

    STARTING AND STOPPING REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER TO START ENGINE FULL Ï Ï Ï Choke [2] Open fuel shut-off valve [4] Move throttle (if equipped) to (if equipped). [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). FAST. Operate engine with [3] Move choke control to CHOKE or START. throttle in FAST.
  • Page 10 STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped) TO START ENGINE FULL Ï Ï Ï Choke Ï [2] Open fuel shut-off valve [4] Move throttle (if equipped) to (if equipped). [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). FAST. Operate engine with [3] Move choke control to CHOKE or START.
  • 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: Oil Pressure

    MAINTENANCE OIL PRESSURE CHANGING OIL FILTER (if equipped) If oil pressure drops below 1-4 psi (.1-.2 kg/cm ), an oil Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season. pressure switch (if engine is equipped) will either activate a warning device or stop the engine.
  • Page 13 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 wires WARNING from the spark plugs, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking.
  • Page 14: Adjustments

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS CLEAN CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth. Î Î Î Î Î CLEAN Î CLEAN Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from Linkage, Springs Finger Rotating...
  • Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT GOVERNED IDLE SPRING WARNING The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed. Differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load may require EXHAUST GOVERNED IDLE SPRING minor carburetor adjustment.
  • Page 16: Service & Storage

    SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS PART PART NO. SERVICE See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Each Air cleaner cartridge 394018 one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and Air cleaner pre-cleaner 272490 is equipped with special service tools.
  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    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. This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions stated below.
  • Page 18 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). The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S.
  • Page 19 • • • • • • • • • • • • INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES CORPORATION BRIGGS & STRATTON FAMILLE YBSXS.3192VA 274812 CE MOTEUR EST CONFORME AUX NORMES ANTIPOLLUTION 2000 – 2001 DE CALIFORNIE POUR LES PETITS MOTEURS HORS ROUTE ET AUX NORMES ENVIRONNEMENTALES AMÉRICAINES (EPA PHASE 2) POUR LES PETITS MOTEURS HORS ROUTE.

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