Briggs & Stratton 290000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions
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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual,
including
Natural Gas
and Liquid
Propane Gas
Engines
290000
300000
350000
380000
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.
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Copyright 2002 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
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
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paralysis), or even death.
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Need assistance? Visit our website for detailed information
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regarding Briggs & Stratton engines,
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www.briggsandstratton.com
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In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line,
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Instructions
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Summary of Contents for Briggs & Stratton 290000
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual, including Natural Gas and Liquid Propane Gas Engines 290000 300000 350000 380000 Model Type Code Note: General Model Series numbers noted above include many specific numbers Month Day Year 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 A = 500 hours. For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours. The displacement of Model Series 290000 and 300000 engines is 480 cc, 350000 engines is 570 cc, and 380000 engines is 627 cc.
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Page 3: Safety
THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions • Make you aware of hazards associated with engines AND the instructions for the equipment this engine • Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those powers.* hazards, and •... - Page 4 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Gaseous fuels are extremely flammable and readily form Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. explosive air vapor mixtures at ambient temperatures. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. IF YOU SMELL GAS: •...
- Page 5 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. poison gas. Unintentional start up can result in entanglement, traumatic Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or amputation, or laceration. death.
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Page 6: Engine Information
....29.3 cu. in. (480 cc) In the state of California, Model Series 290000, 300000, 350000 and 380000 engines are certified by the California... -
Page 7: Oil
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: Fuel
FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE GASOLINE POWERED ENGINES NATURAL (NG) / LIQUID PROPANE (LPG) 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: Starting And Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WARNING If engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch, the switch will either activate a warning device or stop the engine when the engine runs low on oil. (Read the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer to determine how your engine is equipped.) •... - Page 10 STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTING (if equipped) – ALL ENGINES [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). Note: NG / LPG FULL ENGINES Ï Ï – skip steps Choke Ï Ï [2] and [3]. [2] Open fuel shut-off valve Ï...
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Page 11: Maintenance
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: Changing Oil Filter
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 13: Air Cleaner
MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER All engines have a round air cleaner cartridge. In addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner. CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to Pre-cleaner clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage To clean pre-cleaner (if equipped), separate it from cartridge;... -
Page 14: Adjustments
MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth. CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from Linkage, Springs Finger Rotating engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep and Controls Guard Screen... - Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR / FUEL MIXER ADJUSTMENT The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top WARNING speed at which the engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed. GASOLINE OPERATED ENGINES The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is Single barrel carburetor equipped with an idle mixture valve with a limiter (see inset), which allows some adjustment, and an idle speed...
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Page 16: Parts And Service & Storage
SERVICE & STORAGE SERVICE STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Each [1] While engine is still warm, change oil. one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and [2] Remove spark plugs and pour about 1 oz. -
Page 17: Warranty Information
(This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.) 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 MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995... - Page 18 About your engine warranty: (see next page for statement of LIMITED WARRANTY). Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you 4. Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer may operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil, or perform warranty repairs.
- Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY effective July 1, 2001 Replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 2001 LIMITED WARRANTY 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.
- Page 20 225 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 290000 et 300000 est 480 cc, 350000 est 570 cc, 380000 est 627 cc.
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