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 mod-
el 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.
Need assistance? Go to
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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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Month Day
WARNING
www.briggsandstratton.com
Briggs & Stratton engines.
, (U.S.A. and Canada)
FORM NO. 275038-6/01
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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 mod- el 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 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.
  • 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 Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. shock. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. traumatic amputation, or laceration. WHEN ADDING FUEL •...
  • Page 5 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, colorless, poison gas. hair, clothing, or accessories. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can fainting or death. result.
  • Page 6: Engine Parts

    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. same control, move control to [1] Check oil level.
  • 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 OIL PRESSURE OIL FILTER (IF EQUIPPED) If oil pressure drops too low, an oil pressure switch (if Replace oil filter after every 100 hours of operation. engine is equipped) will either activate a warning light or stop the engine. Check oil level with dipstick. If oil level is [1] Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
  • Page 13: 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 14: To Adjust Remote Throttle

    ADJUSTMENTS CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE CASING CLAMP WARNING SCREW [1] Hold choke control to CHOKE or START position. [2] Loosen casing clamp screw. [3] Pull casing, wire and choke lever in direction of arrow to end of travel. Prevent unintentional starting.
  • Page 15: Service & Storage

    SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & An illustrated shop manual includes common specifica- tions and detailed information covering adjustment, tune- STRATTON PARTS up and repair of Briggs & Stratton single cylinder, OHV, 4 cycle engines. It is available for purchase from an PART PART NO.
  • Page 16 SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE [2] While engine is still warm, change oil. Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [3] Remove spark plug and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on engine oil into cylinder.
  • Page 17 (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 4. Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil, Dealer may perform warranty repairs.
  • Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY effective July 1, 2000 Replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 2000 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 210000 est 344 cc, 280000 est 465 cc, et 310000 est 501 cc. Ceci est une représentation des étiquettes d'émission...

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