Briggs & Stratton 280000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Briggs & Stratton 280000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
Include Gasoline,
Natural Gas and
Liquid Propane
Gas Engines
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.
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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Parts and Service & Storage
Warranty Information
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© Copyright 2005 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operating & Maintenance
Type
3-5
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, fun/recreational go-karts, aircraft products or vehicles
intended for use in competitive events. Use of these engines in
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such applications could result in property damage, serious
injury (including paralysis), or even death.
Need assistance? Go to
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for detailed information regarding Briggs & Stratton engines.
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
WARNING
www.briggsandstratton.com
, (U.S.A. and Canada)
FORM NO. 275935-7/05
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Summary of Contents for Briggs & Stratton 280000

  • Page 1 Model Series Covered in This Manual Include Gasoline, Natural Gas and Liquid Propane Gas Engines 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

    275935 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 Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable Gaseous fuels are extremely flammable and explosive. and readily form explosive air-vapor mix- tures at ambient temperatures. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. IF YOU SMELL GAS: •...
  • Page 5 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, Starting engine creates sparking. especially muffler, become extremely hot. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Explosion and fire could result. Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, •...
  • Page 6: Engine Information

    (OHV), air-cooled engine. It is a low emissions engine. or operational life of this engine. This engine is warranted solely In the state of California, OHV Model Series 210000, 280000 and according to the product and emissions warranties stated 310000 engines are certified by the California Air Resources elsewhere in this manual.
  • Page 7: Oil Capacity

    275935 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 GASOLINE POWERED ENGINES NATURAL / LIQUID PROPANE GAS POWERED ENGINES • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from • Use clean, dry fuel, free of moisture or any particulate forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.
  • Page 9: Before Starting

    STARTING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WARNING If engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch, the switch will either activate a warning light or stop the engine when • Do not use pressurized starting fluids. the engine runs low on oil. (Read the operating instructions •...
  • Page 10 STARTING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER [1] Insert key and turn to START. CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short starting [2] Let engine warm up. cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait one If choke equipped: Slowly adjust minute). Follow equipment manufacturer’s toward RUN position.
  • 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 EXTENDED LIFE SERIESE CARTRIDGE ONLY This filter, [1] Pull up on air cleaner cover handle, and rotate toward STAMPED engine.
  • 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: Spark Plug

    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 MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumu- WARNING Engine parts should be kept clean to lated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring and reduce the risk of overheating and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free ignition of accumulated debris.
  • Page 16: Service & Storage

    SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS When you purchase equipment powered by a Briggs & Stratton engine, you are assured of Models 280000, 310000 AVSE series highly skilled, reliable service at more than 30,000 Authorized Service...
  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective July 1, 2004 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 2004. 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) The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. spark-ignition engines certified for model year such as the carburetor, air cleaner, ignition sys- EPA and B&S are pleased to explain the Emission 1997 and later must meet similar standards set...
  • 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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