Fuel Recommendations - Briggs & Stratton 19E400 Operator Owner's Manual

Oil Recommendations
Engine shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before
starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over fill.
Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service SE, SF,
SG," such as Briggs & Stratton warranty certified" SAE 30 oil
(see fig. ). Use no special additives with recommended
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oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
* Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines.
Using multi viscosity oils (10W 30, etc.) above 40° F (4°
C) will result in high oil consumption and possible engine
damage. Check oil level more frequently if using these
types of oils.
** SAE 30 oil, if used below 40° F (4° C), will result in hard
starting and possible engine bore damage due to
inadequate lubrication.
Check oil level. Model Series oil capacity is about:
1.3 ltr. or 44 oz. for Models 170000, 190000 and 220000.
1.4 ltr or 48 oz. for Model 250000.
Place engine level and clean around oil fill
Ë
Remove dipstick , wipe with clean cloth, insert and tighten
down again. Remove dipstick and check oil level. Oil should be
at FULL mark. If oil is required, add slowly. Do not over fill.
OR
Ì
Remove oil filler plug . Oil should be full to overflowing
Tighten dipstick or oil filler plug firmly before starting engine.

Fuel Recommendations

Use clean, fresh, lead free gasoline with a minimum of 77
octane. Leaded gasoline may be used if it is commercially
available and if unleaded is unavailable. Purchase fuel in
quantity that can be used within 30 days. See Storage.
In U.S.A. leaded gasoline may not be used. Some fuels, called
oxygenated or reformulated gasolines, are gasolines blended
with alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends
can damage the fuel system or cause performance problems.
If any undesirable operating symptoms occur, use gasoline
with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether.
Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
For engine protection, we recommend using Briggs & Stratton
Gasoline Additive (see fig. ) available from an Authorized
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Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
Check fuel level.
Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to refuel. Allow
space in the fuel tank for fuel expansion.
Allow engine to cool 2 minutes before refueling.
 Starting
(see fig. )
Start, store and fuel equipment in level position.
Before starting (see fig.
1. Move choke control
2. Move throttle control
3. Turn fuel shut off valve
4. Move stop control
Note: If engine is equipped with Oil Gard, flickering light in
rocker stop switch
stop and not be able to be restarted. Add oil. Fill to FULL mark
on dipstick (do not over fill) or to overflowing at oil filler plug.
Ê
.
Rewind starter (see fig.
Í
Repeat if necessary with choke in RUN position and throttle in
.
FAST. When engine starts, operate in FAST position.
Electric starter (see fig.
On engines equipped with 12 volt starting systems, turn key to
START position
necessary with choke in RUN position and throttle control in
FAST position. When engine starts, operate in FAST position.
Note: If equipment manufacturer has supplied battery, char
ge it before trying to start engine, as equipment manufacturer
recommends.
Note: Use short starting cycles (15 secs. per min.) to prolong
starter life. Extended cranking can damage starter motor.
Stopping
Do not move choke control to CHOKE position to stop engine.
Backfire or engine damage may occur. Move throttle control to
IDLE or SLOW position
or move stop control to OFF position
Ì
valve
Note: Always remove key from switch when equipment is not
in use or left unattended.
Note: When engine is transported, close fuel shut off valve to
prevent leakage.

(see figs. )
ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF
MOWER BLADE AND/OR EQUIPMENT MOVING
PARTS.
Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Starting
fluid is flammable. Severe engine damage or fire
may occur.

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to CHOKE position.
Ë
to FAST position, if equipped.
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ON, if equipped.
Í
to ON position, if equipped.
Í
will warn of low oil level or engine will

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Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance
is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback and start engine.

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or depress starter button

(see fig. )
Ê
, if equipped. Then turn key to OFF
Ë
. Close fuel shut off
.
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Adjustments
To prevent accidental starting, remove spark plug
Ê
wire
negative terminal, if engine has electric starting
system, before adjusting.
Throttle control adjustments (see fig.
Manual friction control
Loosen or tighten wing nut
Ì
control moves with some resistance and still remains in
desired position when engine is running.
Remote control
Loosen casing clamp screw
direction of arrow to end of travel. Move throttle control to FAST
position. Tighten casing clamp screw.
Fixed governor control
Top speed adjusting screw
as specified by equipment manufacturer. DO NOT ADJUST. If
adjustment is required, consult any Briggs & Stratton Authori
zed Service Dealer.
Carburetor adjustment
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.
See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for carburetor
adjustment.
In the U.S.A. start engine and warm up approximately 5
minutes before adjusting. With engine running, place throttle
Ë control in SLOW position. Rotate carburetor throttle lever
. Repeat if
against the idle speed screw and hold it. Turn idle speed screw
to obtain 1750 rpm.
Rotate idle mixture valve full travel clockwise and then
counterclockwise. Finally, position idle mixture valve in middle
of travel. Check idle speed and re adjust to 1750 rpm, if
necessary.
Move throttle control to FAST position. Engine should accele
rate smoothly. If it does not, adjust idle mixture valve
counterclockwise 1/8 turn.
carburetor
throttle
lever
IDLE
SPEED
SCREW
IDLE
MIXTURE
VALVE
with
LIMITER

(see fig.
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and ground it and disconnect battery at

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on control plate until throttle
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. Move casing and wire
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has been pre set at the factory
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