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1. COMBUSTION DEPOSITS ARRESTER We recommend that after every 100 300 hours you have CLEAN an authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer remove combustion deposits from the cylinder cylinder head top of piston and around valves Muffler Spark Arrester 13 ADJUSTMENTS CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly the remote throttle control may need adjustment See your authorized Briggs amp Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below Prevent unintentional starting Before performing adjustments e Remove spark plug wire from spark plug e Disconnect battery at negative terminal only engines with electric start TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE HOLE IN GOVERNOR STOP CONTROL PLATE SWITCH A ew 4 D 09 o GOVERNOR CONTROL LEVER i c CGT CT COG CA GOVERNOR CONTROL RACK CASING CLAMP SCREW Move remote throttle control to FAST position Hole in governor control lever located just behind governor control plate must align with hole in governor control plate as illustrated above If holes do not line up loosen casing clamp screw and then move governor control rack until it does Tighten casing clamp screw Check operation of throttle Move throttle control to STOP position Governor control lever must make2. Engines give off carbon monoxide an odorless colorless poison gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea fainting or death e Start and run engine outdoors e Do not start or run engine in enclosed area even if doors or windows are open Running engines produce heat Engine parts especially muffler become extremely hot Severe thermal burns can occur on contact ai Combustible debris such as leaves grass brush etc can catch fire e Allow muffler engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching e Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler area and cylinder area e Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest covered grass covered brush covered unimproved land The state of California requires this Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal land TECHNICAL INFORMATION POWER RATINGS The power ratings for an individual engine model are initially developed by starting with SAE Society of Auto motive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power amp Torque Rating Procedure Revision 2002 05 Given both the wide array of products on which our engines are placed and the variety of en vironmental issues applicable to operating the equipment it may be that the engine you have purchased will not develop the rated horsepower when used in a piece of power equipment actual on
3. Operating amp Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual 190000 280000 Model Type Code see Pees ase Note General Model Series number noted above is inclusive of the specific model Month Day Year 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 Briggs amp Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on 3 wheel All Terrain Vehicles ATVs motor TABLE OF CONTENTS Engine Information Oil Fuel and Starting Information bikes aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in competitive events Use of these engines in such applications could result in property damage serious injury including paralysis or even death Starting and Stopping Maintenance Need assistance Go to www briggsandstratton com Adjustments for detailed information regarding Parts and Service amp Storage Briggs amp Stratton engines Warranty Information Or call 1 800 233 3723 U S A and Canada to hear a menu of pre recorded messages offering engine maintenance information PRINTED IN U S A Copyright 2003 by Briggs amp Stratton Corporation FORM NO 274787 5 03 THE POWER THAT WORKS FOR YOU BRIGGS amp STRATTON Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet
4. oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present Replace air cleaner parts if very dirty kk CAUTION Used oil is a hazardous waste product Dispose of used oil properly Do not discard with household waste Check with your local authorities service center or dealer for safe disposal recycling facilities MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual However to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs amp Stratton warranty statement any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer 27 CHANGING OIL 5 16 HEX 3 8 SQUARE 7 16 PIPE Oo Z EN OIL DRAIN Typical drain plugs PEER With engine OFF but still warm remove oil drain plug and drain oil into appropriate receptacle Place engine level Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug Discon nect battery if equipped with electric starter at negative terminal Reinstall drain plug Remove dipstick To a Model 190000 engine add about 1 1 8 quarts 36 ounces 1 1 liters new oil Fill to FULL mark on dipstick Do not overfill To a Model 280000 engine add about 1 1 2
5. quarts 48 ounces 1 4 liters new oil Fill to FULL mark on dipstick Do not overfill Replace dipstick MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER All engines have an air cleaner cartridge In addition some engines have a pre cleaner Pre cleaner To clean pre cleaner if equipped separate it from cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water Squeeze dry in a clean cloth Saturate in engine oil Squeeze in clean absorbent cloth to remove all EXCESS oil CAUTION Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge Pressurized air can damage cartridge solvents will dissolve cartridge a Ris COVER CARTRIDGE KNOB HEIGHT SEE NOTE BELOW FOR REMOVING AND RE INSTALLING AIR CLEANER 1 Remove cover knob and cover 2 Remove cartridge knob 3 Carefully lift air cleaner assembly pre cleaner if equipped and cartridge from base over stud 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor 5 Reassemble pre cleaner on cartridge and place assem bly over stud Air cleaner must fit securely in base 6 Tighten cartridge knob securely 7 Replace cover and tighten cover knob securely Note To determine part number of replacement pre cleaner and or cartridge measure height of part and find P N below e Cartridge height 2 1 2 in 493910 e Pre cleaner height 2 1 2 in 272477 e Cart
6. rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback to STARTING AND STOPPING s 3 Choke throttle control lf choke and throttle are on the same control move lever to CHOKE or START Let engine warm up Choke Equipped Move choke control off or toward FAST a short distance at a time over several se conds in warm weath er or minutes in cold weather Let engine run smoothly before each change Operate with throttle in FAST Close fuel shut off valve if equipped 1 4 TURN BRIGGS amp STRATTON START Bed OF TT FAST OL so Choke throttle control If choke and throttle are on the same control move to CHOKE or STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC KEY STARTER if equipped TO START ENGINE Choke Throttle If choke and throttle controls are separate move choke control to control CHOKE Move throttle to FAST START Check oil level see p 7 6 Let engine warm up Choke Equipped CAUTION Move choke control 1 4 TURN 4 Open fuel shut off 5 Insert key and To prolong starter life use short starting cycles 5 seconds maximum then wait one minute Follow equipment manufac turers recommenda tions for charging bat tery off or toward FAST a short distance at a time over several se conds in warm weath er or minutes in cold
7. site power This difference is due to a variety of factors including but not limited to the following differences in altitude tempera BRIGGS amp STRATTON BRIGGS amp STRATTON Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Unintentional start up can result in en tanglement traumatic amputation or lac eration BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS e Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug e Disconnect battery at negative terminal only engines with electric start WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK e Use approved spark plug tester e Do not check for spark with spark plug removed ENGINE INFORMATION ture barometric pressure humidity fuel engine lubrication maxi mum governed engine speed individual engine to engine variabil ity design of the particular piece of power equipment the manner in which the engine is operated engine run in to reduce friction and clean out of combustion chambers adjustments to the valves and carburetor and other factors The power ratings may also be adjusted based on comparisons to other similar engines utilized in similar applications and will therefore not necessarily match the values derived using the foregoing codes ENGINE INFORMATION 12 V electric starter Oil drain plug Fuel fill Fuel tank Oil fill Dipstick Finger guard Rope handle Air cleaner O O1 RWND GEN
8. ERAL INFORMATION ENGINE MODEL This is a single cylinder L head air cooled engine It is a low emissions engine In the state of California the 190000 and 280000 series engines covered in this manual are certified by the California Air Resources Board to meet emissions stan dards for 125 hours Such certification does not grant the purchaser owner or operator of this engine any additional warranties with respect to the performance or operational life of this engine This engine is warranted solely according to the product and emissions warranties stated elsewhere in this manual MODEL SERIES 190000 BOre annee Montant age 3 in 76 20 mm Stroke acces ee ne taenang 2 3 4 in 69 85 mm Displacement 19 44 cu in 318 5 cc MODEL SERIES 280000 BOG aore a s a e e 3 7 16 in 87 31 mm Stroke 2 deat cig enia a 3 1 16 in 77 78 mm Displacement 28 42 cu in 465 7 cc Note For practical operation the horsepower loading should not exceed 85 of rated horsepower Engine power will de crease 3 1 2 for each 1 000 feet 300 meters above sea level and 1 for each 10 F 5 6 C above 77 F 25 Engine will operate satisfactorily at an angle up to 15 BRIGGS amp STRATTON Model Type Code XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX 10 Muffler Muffler guard if equipped Spark arrester if equipped 11 Spark plug wire 12 Rotating screen 13 Blower housing 14 Fuel filter 15 Carb
9. I Eee AM RICAINES EPA PHASE J POUR PE E MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE POUR tH SPECIFICATIONS vc ENTRETIEN ET LES AJUSTEMENTS CONFORME LA P RIODE D MISSION EPA CATEGORIE C BRIGGS amp STRATTON
10. MAINTENANCE SPECS EPA EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS amp EMISSION DURABILITY INFORMATION CATEGORY C EPA EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD CATEGORY C 274787 A Li BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE e Read entire Operating amp Maintenance Instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine powers e Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death THE OPERATING amp MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO e Make you aware of hazards associated with engines e Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those hazards and e Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS information about hazards that can result in personal injury A signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury In addition a hazard symbol Moving Parts may be used to represent the type of hazard Explosion Shock WARNING indicates a hazard which if not 9 2 avoided could result in death or serious injury iihi A DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Toxic Fumes Hot Surface ne Kickback A CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation
11. MO 4 225 NY 8 5 OH 5 TN 6 TX 6 25 WA 6 5 WI 5 1 50 MasterCard lt 2 00 Engine Model Type Code Allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery Check or money order enclosed payable to Briggs amp Stratton Corporationin the amount of __ U S Dollars please CREDIT CARD NUMBER SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS To purchase a complete list of Genuine Briggs amp Stratton Parts for your engine fill in Please charge my both sides of this order form carefully We cannot fill your order without the correct Add State Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling Total Parts List Payment Method SERVICE amp 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 ie engine oil into cylinder Replace spark plug and crank 1 To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on slowly to distribute oil essential carburetor parts a if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline gasoline blended with an alcohol or an 5 ether run engine until it stops from lack of fuel or b if fuel tank contains gasoline either run engine until it stops from lack of fuel or add a gasoline additive to the gas in the tank See parts list Single use pouches of gas additive are available from your service dealer If you use a gas additive run the engine fo
12. S CAUSED BY PARTS THAT ARE NOT ORIGINAL BRIGGS amp STRATTON PARTS 2 Equipment controls or installations that prevent starting cause unsatisfactory engine performance or shorten engine life Contact equipment manufacturer 3 Leaking carburetors clogged fuel pipes sticking valves or other damage caused by using contaminated or stale fuel Use clean fresh lead free gasoline and Briggs amp Stratton Fuel Stabilizer Part No 5041 4 Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil or an incorrect grade of lubricating oil check oil level daily or after every 8 hours of operation Refill when necessary and change at recommended intervals OIL GARD may not shut down running engine Engine damage may occur if oil level is not properly maintained Read Operating amp Maintenance Instructions 5 Repair or adjustment of associated parts or assemblies such as clutches transmissions remote controls etc which are not manufactured by Briggs amp Stratton 6 Damage or wear to parts caused by dirt which entered the engine because of improper air cleaner maintenance re assembly or use of a non original air cleaner element or cartridge At recommended 17 intervals clean and re oil the Oil Foam element or the foam pre cleaner and replace the cartridge Read Operating amp Maintenance Instructions 7 Parts damaged by over speeding or overheating cau
13. as listed in the Yellow Pages THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM PURCHASE OR TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT EXCLUSION IS PERMITTED BY LAW Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country OUR PRODUCT Vanguard ELS Fource Classic Etek vce Intek Industrial Plus Kool Bore Intek Power Built OHV Sleeve Bore Quantum Quattro Q45 Sprint WARRANTY PERIOD Consumer Use 2 years 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year Commercial Use 1 year 90 days 90 days Note the following special warranty periods 2 years for Classic engines in the European Union and Eastern European countries for all consumer products in the European Union and for emission control systems on engines certified by EPA and CARB 5 years for consumer use 90 days for commercial use of Touch N Mow starter on Quantum and Intek engines Engines used in
14. at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor Briggs amp Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Small off road engines are warranted relative to emission control parts defects for a period of two years subject to provisions set forth below If any covered part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by B amp S As the small off road engine owner you are re sponsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operating and Main tenance Instructions B amp S recommends that you retain all your receipts covering mainte nance on your small off road engine but B amp S cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of re ceipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor mance of all scheduled maintenance Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the small off road engine owner you should however be aware that B amp S may deny you war ranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to an Authorized B amp S Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists The undisputed warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your war ranty rights and responsibilities you should con tact a B amp S Service Representative at 1 414 259 5262 The emission
15. charge to the owner including diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a Warranted Part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an Authorized B amp S Service Dealer For emissions warranty service contact your nearest Authorized B amp S Ser vice Dealer as listed in the Yellow Pages under Engines Gasoline Gasoline En gines Lawn Mowers or similar category 4 Claims and Coverage Exclusions Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of the B amp S Engine War ranty Policy Warranty coverage shall be ex cluded for failures of Warranted Parts which are not original B amp S parts or because of abuse neglect or improper maintenance as Briggs amp Stratton Engines Are Made Under One Or More Of The Following Patents Design D 247 177 Other Patents Pending 6 325 036 6 284 123 6 260 529 6 077 063 6 064 027 6 014 808 5 894 715 5 852 951 5 823 153 5 819 513 5 813 384 5 765 713 5 645 025 5 642 701 5 619 845 5 606 948 5 606 851 5 548 955 5 546 901 5 503 125 5 501 203 6 230 678 6 202 616 6 116 212 5 497 679 5 320 795 5 271 363 5 269 713 5 265 700 5 243 878 5 235 943 5 197 425 5 197 422 5 191 864 5 188 069 5 186 142 5 138 996 5 086 890 5 070 829 5 058 544 5 040 644 5 009 208 4 996 956 4 977 879 4 971 219 4 895 119 4 819 593 4 719 682 set forth in the B amp S Engine Warranty Policy B amp S is not liable to cover failu
16. competitive racing or on commercial or rental tracks are not warrantied The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user and continues for the period of time stated in the table above Consumer use means personal residential household use by a retail consumer Commercial use means all other uses including use for commercial income producing or rental purposes Once an engine has experienced commercial use it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use engine for pur poses of this warranty NO WARRANTY REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN WARRANTY ON BRIGGS amp STRATTON PRODUCTS SAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE RECEIPT IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF THE INITIAL PURCHASE DATE AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED THE MANUFACTURING DATE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE WARRANTY PERIOD ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY Briggs amp Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs Most warranty repairs are handled routinely but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate For example warranty would not apply if engine damage occurred because of misuse lack of routine maintenance shipping handling warehousing or improper installation Similarly warranty is void if the serial number of the engine has been removed or the engine has been altered or modifie
17. d Ifa customer differs with the decision of the Service Dealer an investigation will be made to determine whether the warranty applies Ask the Service Dealer to submit all supporting facts to his Distributor or the Factory for review If the Distributor or the Factory decides that the claim is justified the customer will be fully reimbursed for those items that are defective To avoid misunderstanding which might occur between the customer and the Dealer listed below are some of the causes of engine failure that the warranty does not cover Normal wear Engines like all mechanical devices need periodic parts service and replacement to perform well Warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or an engine Improper maintenance The life of an engine depends upon the conditions under which it operates and the care it receives Some applications such as tillers pumps and rotary mowers are very often used in dusty or dirty conditions which can cause what appears to be premature wear Such wear when caused by dirt dust spark plug cleaning grit or other abrasive material that has entered the engine because of improper maintenance is not covered by warranty This warranty covers engine related defective material and or workmanship only and not replacement or refund of the equipment to which the engine may be mounted Mor does the warranty extend to repairs required because of 1 PROBLEM
18. ded gasoline with a minimum of 77 octane Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days e Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol e Do not mix oil with gasoline e For engine protection use Briggs amp Stratton Gasoline Additive available from your Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Dealer P N 5041 or single use pouch ADDING FUEL a e Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap e Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area e Keep gasoline away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other ignition sources e f fuel spills wait until it evaporates before starting engine BRIGGS amp STRATTON STARTING WARNING e Do not use pressurized starting fluids e Vapors are flammable STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS Store and fuel equipment in level position Use fresh fuel See Fuel Use correct type of oil for expected starting temperature See Oil Remove external equipment engine loads equipment operating instructions Start lawn mower on hard surface or over previously cut grass See e This engine is certified to operate on gasoline Exhaust Emission Control System EM Engine Modifications CAUTION Some fuels called oxygenated or reformu lated gasoline are gasoline blended with alcohols or ethers Excessive am
19. droits et obligations du propri taire LA GARANTIE SUR LE SYST ME D CHAPPEMENT EST APPLICABLE SUR LES MOTEURS VANTES QUI ONT T ACHET S ET UTILIS S AILLEURS AUX ETATS UNIS ET APR S LE 1ER CERTIFI S ACHET S EN CALIFORNIE EN 1995 ET LES ANN ES SUIVANTES ET QUI SONT UTI JANVIER 2001 AU CANADA LISES EN CALIFORNIE AINSI QU AUX MOD LES CERTIFI S DE 1997 ET LES ANN ES SUl D claration de garantie sur le syst me d chappement pour la Californie les Etats Unis Le California Air Resources Board CARB le Bureau am ricain de protection environnementale pement de votre moteur pour la p riode de temps mentionn e ci contre sauf s il a fait l objet U S EPA et B amp S sont heureux d expliquer la garantie sur le syst me d chappement des petits d abus de n gligence ou d un entretien inappropri moteurs hors route de votre mod le 2000 et des ann es ult rieures SORE En Californie les Votre syst me de contr le d chappement comprend des pi ces telles que le carburateur le filtre nouveaux petits moteurs hors route doivent tre con us construits et quip s pour rencontrer les air le syst me d ignition le silencieux et le convertisseur catalytique II peut aussi comprendre les standards rigoureux d antipollution Ailleurs aux Etats Unis les nouveaux moteurs hors route connecteurs et autres pi ces reli es l mission bougie d allumage certifi s pour les mod les de 1997 et plus doivent rencontrer des
20. e diagnostic afin de d termi moteur au moment de l achat ner si la pi ce sous garantie est d fectueuse conditionnel ce que le diagnostic soit effectu a Syst me de dosage du carburant chezun d taillant autoris B amp S Pour la garantie relative au syst me d chappement commu e Syst me d enrichissement de d marrage froid niquez avec le d taillant autoris B amp S le plus proche tel que list dans les pages jaunes de e Carburateur et parties internes votre localit sous la rubrique moteur essence tondeuse ou autre cat gorie similaire e Pompe essence 4 R clamations et exclusions de la couverture b Syst me d induction d air Les r clamations de garantie doivent tre compl t es en accord avec les dispositions de la e Filtre air politique de garantie B amp S La garantie ne couvre pas les d fectuosit s de pi ces qui ne sont e Tubulure d admission pas des pi ces d origine B amp S ou dans le cas d abus n gligence ou d un entretien inappropri La garantie B amp S ne couvre pas les d fectuosit s de pi ces sous garantie qui ont fait l objet Gos Syst me d ignition d ajouts ont t modifi es ou de pi ces qui ne sont pas des pi ces B amp S d origine e Bougies d allumage e Syst me d allumage lectromagn tique 5 Entretien d Syst me catalyseur Toute pi ce sous garantie qui n est pas remplac e au moment requis selon le manuel d entre e Convertisseur catalytique tien ou qui est p
21. e terminal electric starter engines only to prevent unintentional sparking Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Unintentional start up can result in entanglement traumatic amputation or laceration Use only correct tools e Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may A WARNING later shatter during operation e Do not tamper with governor spring links or other parts to increase engine speed CLEANING DEBRIS CAUTION Do not use water to clean engine parts Water could contaminate fuel system Use a brush or dry cloth MUFFLER Replacement parts for the A WARNING muffler must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts other wise fire can occur Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accu mulated debris This is especial If muffler is equipped with ly important if cutting tall grass ATE spark arrestor screen re Daily or before every use clean grass chaff or accumu move screen for inspection Replace screen if damaged or lated debris from engine Keep linkage spring and controls plugged clean Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris AIR COOLING SYSTEM We recommend that after every 100 hours you have an authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer clean the air cooling system CLEAN AREA OF ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS
22. ered by a Briggs amp Stratton engine you are assured of 6 NS highiy skilled bl sonics at more than AN a 30 000 Authorized Service Dealers worldwide including more than 5 000 Master Service Technicians Look for these signs wherever Briggs amp Stratton service is offered 59 gt You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site www briggsandstratton com or in the Yellow Pages directory under Engines Gasoline or Gasoline lt m Engines or Lawn Mowers or similar category Note Walking fingers logo and Yellow Pages are regis tered trademarks in various jurisdictions BRIGGS amp STRATTON 15 SERVICE amp STORAGE An illustrated shop manual includes common specifications and detailed in formation covering adjustment tune up and repair of Briggs amp Stratton single ale Service and Repair instructions cylinder L head 4 cycle engines It is available for purchase from an Autho rized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer or you can order it from the factory Write Briggs amp Stratton Corporation Attn Service Division P O Box 1144 Milwaukee WI 53201 Part No 270962 VISA EXPIRATION DATE Fill in both sides of this order form carefully VISA Add sales tax if you live in any of the following states AL 5 CT 6 FL 6 5 GA 4 KY 6 MI 6 MN 6
23. et dont la garantie est encore teur a t livr l acheteur en vigueur Consultez les informations sur la p riode de durabilit d mission et INDICE d air sur l tiquette d mission de votre moteur Les moteurs qui sont certifi s conformes aux normes standards d mission du California Air Resources Board CARB Tier 2 doivent afficher l information concernant la p riode de durabilit du syst me d mission et INDICE d air Cette information est indiqu e sur les tiquettes appos es sur les moteurs par Briggs amp Stratton L tiquette du moteur indiquera les renseignements concernant la certification La p riode de durabilit d mission indique le nombre d heures d utilisation normale pour lequel le moteur est certifi conforme aux normes d mission sous r serve d un entretien appropri tel qu indiqu dans le manuel d op ration et d entretien Les cat gories suivantes sont utilis es Mod r le moteur est certifi conforme pour 125 heures d utilisation normale Interm diaire le moteur est certifi conforme pour 250 heures d utilisation normale Prolong le moteur est certifi conforme pour 500 heures d utilisation normale Par exemple une tondeuse de mod le standard est utilis e environ 20 25 heures par ann e Par cons quent la p riode de durabilit d mission d un moteur dans la cat gorie interm diaire pour ce type de tondeuse quivaut 10 12 ans L indice d air est un nombre qui d cr
24. gency U S EPA Emission Control System Warranty Statement Owner s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations 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 California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement The California Air Resources Board CARB U S EPA and B amp S are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your model year 2002 and later small off road engine SORE In California new small off road engines must be de signed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards Elsewhere in the United States new non road spark ignition engines certified for model year 1997 and later must meet similar standards set forth by the U S EPA B amp S must warrant the emis sion control system on your engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your small off road engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor air cleaner ignition sys tem muffler and catalytic converter Also in cluded may be connectors and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists B amp S will repair your small off road engine
25. good contact with stop switch if equipped Readjust if necessary 14 TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE Hold choke control to CHOKE or START position Loosen casing clamp screw Pull casing wire and choke lever in direction of arrow to end of travel Tighten casing clamp screw 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 Differences in fuel temperature altitude or load may require minor carburetor adjustment Air cleaner and its cover must be assembled to carburetor before starting engine The carburetor on this engine is equipped with an idle mixture valve with a limiter see inset which allows some adjustment and an idle speed adjustment screw TO ADJUST CARBURETOR CARBURETOR L S THROTTLE IDLE MIXTURE LEVER Dap VALVE 1 a a 0H AEN IDLE SPEED 9 SCREW Q To adjust idle speed start engine and warm up about 5 minutes With engine running place equipment throttle control in SLOW position Rotate carburetor throttle lever against the idle speed screw and hold it Turn idle speed screw to obtain 1750 rpm use a tachometer Then rotate idle mixture valve full travel clockwise and then counterclockwise Note DO NOT remove limiter caps DO NOT force beyond limits Then position idle mixture valve in middle of t
26. hetic SF SG SH SJ or higher such as Briggs amp Stratton multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc in 30W Part Number 100005 20 oz or 100028 48 oz temperatures above 40 F 4 C will result in higher e Do not use special additives than normal oil consumption When using a Choose a viscosity according to the table opposite multi viscosity oil check oil level more frequently CAUTION SAE 30 oil if used below 40 F 4 C will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication Note Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF 2 API certification mark and API service symbol shown at left with SJ CF ENERGY CON SERVING or higher is an acceptable oil at all b GASOLINE GE temperatures Use of synthetic oil does not tae alter required oil change intervals CHECKING AND ADDING OIL e Check oil level before starting the engine e Keep oil level at FULL e Check level daily or after every eight 8 hours e Do not overfill Oil Fill Z TSN 3 Replace and tighten dip 1 Place engine level and 2 Remove dipstick and stick Remove and check clean around oil fill area wipe clean with cloth oil level ON 4 Oil level should be at 5 If needed add oil slowly 6 Replace and tighten dip FULL mark on dipstick recheck Do not over fill stick ls FUEL ig Wy TYPE OF FUEL TO USE e Use clean fresh regular unlea
27. ill be certified to meet the United States Environmental Protection Agency USEPA Phase 2 emission standards For Phase 2 certified engines the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements For engines less than 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 of Model Series 190000 engines is 319 cc The displacement of Model Series 280000 engines is 465 cc IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION BRIGGS amp STRATTON CORPORATION IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION FAMILY YBSXS 5012VP 274826 TION This is a generic representation THE AIR INDEX OF THIS ENGINE IS f the emission label typicall Co or E E THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2000 2001 0 yp y CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS EE EERE NR NDE TLE es FOPEUTON Ls ene ECERTE EU ifi i FOR SMALL OFFROAD ENGINES AND IESE OR ATO BE EWSSIONS COMPLIANT FOR THE FOLLOWING USE found on a certified engine EPA PHASE 2 REGULATIONS FOR SMALL MODERATE INTERMEDIATE EXTENDED NON ROAD ENGINES REFER TO OWNER S THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2006 CA EMISSION REGS FOR SMALL MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE OFF ROAD ENGINES amp EPA PH 2 REGS FOR SMALL NO S N ROAD SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINES REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR
28. it le niveau relatif d mission pour une cat gorie sp cifique de moteur Plus l indice d air est bas plus le moteur est cologique Cette information est indiqu e sous une forme graphique sur l tiquette d mission compter du 1 juillet 2000 surveillez la p riode de conformit d mission sur les tiquettes Apr s le 1 juillet 2000 certains moteurs B amp S seront certifi s conformes aux normes environnementales d mission standard du United States Environmental Protection Agency US EPA Phase 2 Pour les moteurs certifi s pour la Phase 2 la p riode de conformit d mission mentionn e sur les tiquettes indique le nombre d heures d utilisation pour lequel le moteur rencontre les normes f d rales Pour les moteurs de force moindre que 225 cc la cat gorie C 125 heures B 250 heures et A 500 heures Pour les moteurs de 225 cc et plus la cat gorie C 250 heures B 500 heures et A 1000 heures Le remplacement du moteur portant le mod le de s rie 190000 est 319 cc Le remplacement du moteur portant le mod le de s rie 280000 est 466 cc CORPORATION BRIGGS amp STRATTON INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES FAMILLE YBSXS 5012VP_ 274826 L INDICE D AIR DE CE MOTEUR EST Q 6 6 Ceci est une repr sentation des tiquettes d mission que vous retrouverez sur les moteurs certifi s COMODEREE X INTERM DIAIRE C PROLONG E CE MOTEUR EST CONFORME AUX NORMES ANTPOLLUTION 2 oh ds CALIFORNIE POUR PETITS MOTEURS HO
29. lanifi e seulement pour une inspection r guli re sous la mention r parer ou e Collecteur d chappement remplacer si n cessaire est garantie contre toute d fectuosit pour la p riode de garantie Toute pi ce sous garantie qui est planifi e pour un remplacement tel que requis dans l entre e Syst me d injection d air ou pulsion P tien est garantie contre toute d fectuosit seulement pour la p riode de temps qui va jusqu au e Autres pi ces utilis es dans les syst mes ci haut mentionn s premier remplacement pr vu pour cette pi ce Toute pi ce de remplacement quivalente en e Soupapes et interrupteurs de d pression de temp rature de position performance et durabilit peut tre utilis e pour l entretien ou la r paration Le propri taire est e Connecteurs et assemblages responsable de l ex cution de tout entretien requis tel que d fini dans le manuel d instruction 2 Dur e de la couverture B amp S sur l entretien et la r paration B amp S garantit le propri taire initial et tous les acheteurs subs quents que les pi ces sous ga 6 Couverture indirecte rantie sont exemptes de vice de mati re ou de fabrication qui pourraient causer des d fectuosi La couverture ci contre s tend toute d fectuosit des composantes du moteur caus e par t s des pi ces sous garantie pour une p riode de deux ans partir de la date laquelle le mo la d fectuosit de n importe quelle pi ce couverte par la garantie
30. normes simi Lorsqu il y a condition garantie B amp S r parera gratuitement votre petit moteur hors route incluant laires mises de l avant par le U S EPA Briggs amp Stratton garantit le syst me de contr le d chap le diagnostic les pi ces et la main d uvre Couverture de garantie Briggs amp Stratton contre toute d fectuosit du syst me de contr le d chappement Les petits moteurs hors route sont garantis contre la d fectuosit des pi ces du syst me de contr te quelle pi ce de votre moteur couverte par cette garantie est d fectueuse elle sera r par e ou le d chappement pour une p riode de 2 ans sujette aux conditions stipul es ci contre Sin impor remplac e par B amp S Responsabilit s du propri taire En tant que propri taire d un petit moteur hors route vous tes responsable de veiller l ex cution Vous avez la responsabilit d apporter votre petit moteur hors route un d taillant autoris B amp S de l entretien requis tel que stipul dans votre manuel d op ration et d entretien B amp S vous recom aussit t que survient un probl me Les r parations sous garantie doivent tre compl t es dans un mande de conserver tous les re us couvrant les travaux d entretien de votre petit moteur hors rou d lai raisonnable ne devant pas exc der 30 jours te mais B amp S ne peut refuser la garantie en raison d absence de re us ou pour d faut d avoir suivi Si vous avez des questions relativement vo
31. ounts 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 Fuel Fill 1 Remove cap Fill tank to approximately 1 1 2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion Be careful not to overfill Briggs amp Stratton Smart fill fuel can fills to the correct level and automatically shuts off reduc ing spills and emissions 2 Replace cap before starting Periodically remove grass buildup under mower deck See Maintenance After engine has started let it warm up several seconds to several minutes depending on outside temperature For maximum performance and life operate engine with choke in RUN and throttle in FAST BRIGGS amp STRATTON REWIND MANUAL STARTER TO START ENGINE Throttle 2 If choke and throttle controls are sepa rate move choke control to CHOKE 1 Move throttle to FAST 5 4 Insert key and turn to RUN TO STOP ENGINE CAUTION Do not stop engine by moving choke control to CHOKE Backfire fire or engine damage could occur CAUTION Do not stop engine by moving choke control to CHOKE Backfire fire or engine damage could occur STOP Move throttle to SLOW then Grasp rope handle Pull slowly until resistance is felt then pull
32. pill e Do not choke carburetor to stop engine WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT e Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut off valve OFF WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK e Store away from furnaces stoves water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors Starting engine creates sparking Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases Explosion and fire could result e If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area do not start engine e Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result e When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly e Remove all external equipment engine loads before starting engine e Direct coupled equipment components such as but not limited to blades impellors pulleys sprockets etc must be securely attached Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands feet hair clothing or accessories Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result e Operate equipment with guards in place e Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts e Tie up long hair and remove jewelry eDo not wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught
33. r several minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor Then engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months 4 Clean engine of surface debris chaff or grass Store in a clean dry area Do not store in same area as a stove furnace water heater or other appliance that uses a pilot light or has a device that can create a spark Zip Country Code To purchase a complete list of Genuine Briggs amp Stratton Parts for your engine fill in both sides of this order form carefully We cannot fill your order without the correct Engine Model Type Code Allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery State Fill in both sides clip and return to Briggs amp Stratton Corporation P O Box 1144 Milwaukee WI 53201 1144 U S A Address Your Engine 16 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1 2003 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1 2003 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs amp 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 For warranty service find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at www briggsandstratton com or by calling 1 800 233 3723 or
34. ravel Check idle speed Re adjust to 1750 rpm if needed Move throttle control to FAST position Engine should accelerate smoothly If it does not adjust idle mixture valve counterclockwise 1 8 turn Note Engines operated at approximately 3000 to 5000 feet 900 to 1500 meters above sea level may require a high alti tude carburetor nozzle If erratic performance is observed contact a Briggs amp Stratton Authorized Service Dealer for cost to install purchase a high altitude carburetor nozzle PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON PARTS BRIGGS amp STRATTON PART PART NO Air cleaner parts see page 12 Oil 100005 or 100028 Synthetic Oil 1000074 Fuel filter without filter 298090 or 5018 Fuel filter with filter 394358 Gas additive 5041 Resistor spark plug 802592 Standard spark plug 492167 Long life platinum spark plug 5062 used on most L head engines Spark plug wrench Spark tester 19368 Oil pump kit 5056 uses standard electric drill to remove oil from engine quickly 89838 or 5023 SERVICE See an Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs amp Stratton Parts and is equipped with special service tools Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all Briggs amp Stratton engines Only dealers advertising as Authorized Briggs amp Stratton are required to meet Briggs amp Stratton standards When you purchase equipment pow
35. res of War ranted Parts caused by the use of add on non original or modified parts 5 Maintenance Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspec tion to the effect of repair or replace as nec essary shall be warranted as to defects for the warranty period Any Warranted Part which is scheduled for replacement as re quired maintenance shall be warranted as to defects only for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement for that part Any replacement part that is equivalent in perfor mance and durability may be used in the per formance of any maintenance or repairs The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as de fined in the B amp S Operating and Maintenance Instructions 6 Consequential Coverage Coverage hereunder shall extend to the fail ure of any engine components caused by the failure of any Warranted Part still under warranty 4 633 556 4 630 498 4 522 080 4 520 288 4 512 499 4 453 507 4 430 984 DES 308 871 DES 308 872 DES 309 457 DES 356 951 DES 361 771 DES 375 963 Cette page ne s applique que pour le Canada et les Etats Unis La Corporation Briggs amp Stratton B amp S le California Air Resources Board CARB et le Bureau de protection environnementale des Etats Unis US EPA Garantie sur le syst me d chappement Garantie contre les d fectuosit s
36. ridge height 3in 496894 e Pre cleaner height 3 in 272403 e Cartridge and pre cleaner height 3 in 5053 12 FUEL SYSTEM Replacement parts for fuel system cap hoses tanks filters etc must be the same as original parts otherwise fire can occur REPLACE FUEL FILTER if equipped PART NO 394358 WITH FUEL PUMP FUEL FILTER a En Sat FUEL HOSE CLAMPS PART NO 298090 OR 5018 WITHOUT FUEL PUMP Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from spark plug Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut off valve before replacing fuel filter Otherwise fuel can leak out creating a fire explo sion hazard AX WARNING SPARK PLUG Use only Briggs amp Stratton Spark Tester part number 19368 to check for spark Note In some areas local law requires using resistor IRE GeO spark plug to suppress ignition signals If this en ning as originally je les equipped with resistor spark plug use same type for replacement RESISTOR P N 802592 STANDARD P N 492167 MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts Use only genuine Briggs amp Stratton parts If you perform any maintenance on the engine first disconnect the spark plug wire A WARNING from the spark plug and disconnect the battery at the negativ
37. sed by grass debris or dirt which plugs or clogs the cooling fins or flywheel area or damage caused by operating the engine in a confined area without sufficient ventilation Clean fins on the cylinder cylinder head and flywheel at recommended intervals Read Operating amp Maintenance Instructions 8 Engine or equipment parts broken by excessive vibration caused by a loose engine mounting loose cutter blades unbalanced blades or loose or unbalanced impellers improper attachment of equipment to engine crankshaft over speeding or other abuse in operation 9 A bent or broken crankshaft caused by striking a solid object with the cutter blade of a rotary lawn mower or excessive v belt tightness 10 Routine tune up or adjustment of the engine 11 Engine or engine component failure i e combustion chamber valves valve seats valve guides or burned starter motor windings caused by the use of alternate fuels such as liquified petroleum natural gas altered gasolines etc Warranty is available only through service dealers which have been authorized by Briggs amp Stratton Corporation your nearest Authorized Service Dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory under Engines Gasoline or Gasoline Engines Lawn Mowers or similar category Briggs amp Stratton Corporation B amp S the California Air Resources Board CARB and the United States Environmental Protection A
38. that could result in damage to the engine WARNING The engine exhaust from this prod uct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Briggs amp Stratton does not necessarily know what equipment this engine will power For that reason you should carefully read and understand the operating instructions for the equipment on which your engine is placed 3 Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death WHEN ADDING FUEL e Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap e Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area e Do not overfill fuel tank Fill tank to approximately 1 1 2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion e Keep gasoline away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other ignition sources e Check fuel lines tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary WHEN STARTING ENGINE e Make sure spark plug muffler fuel cap and air cleaner are in place e Do not crank engine with spark plug removed e If fuel spills wait until it evaporates before starting engine e If engine floods set choke to OPEN RUN position place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT e Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to s
39. the California Air Resources Board CARB Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index Briggs amp Stratton makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels The engine emission label will indicate certification information The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine is certified to be emissions compliant assuming proper maintenance in accordance with the Operating amp Maintenance Instructions The following categories are used Moderate Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time Intermediate Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time Extended Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time For example a typical walk behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year Therefore the Emissions Durability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years The Air Index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family The lower the Air Index the cleaner the engine This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions label After July 1 2000 Look For Emissions Compliance Period On Engine Emissions Compliance Label After July 1 2000 certain Briggs amp Stratton engines w
40. tre garantie vos droits et responsabilit s veuillez tout l ch ancier du programme d entretien communiquer avec un repr sentant de service B amp S au num ro 1 414 259 5262 En tant que propri taire d un petit moteur hors route vous devez tre inform que B amp S peut refuser La garantie du syst me d chappement est une garantie contre les d fectuosit s Les d fectuosi d honorer cette garantie si la d fectuosit de votre moteur ou d une partie de votre moteur est due t s sont jug es en fonction d une utilisation normale du moteur La garantie n est pas reli e un un emploi abusif une n gligence un entretien incorrect ou une modification non approuv e test d chappement effectu l int rieur Dispositions de la garantie du syst me d chappement Briggs amp Stratton Ce qui suit concerne les dispositions sp cifiques relativement votre garantie sur le syst me de contr le d chappement C est une addition la garantie B amp S pour les moteurs non r glement s contenue dans le manuel d entretien et d utilisation 1 Pi ces sous garantie 3 Aucuns Frais La couverture de cette garantie ne s applique que sur les pi ces list es ci contre les parties La r paration ou le remplacement de toute pi ce sous garantie sera effectu e sans aucuns du syst me de contr le d chappement dans la mesure o ces pi ces taient pr sentes sur le frais pour le propri taire incluant les frais de main d uvre pour l
41. uretor 9 Engine TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS Armature air gap 0 010 0 014 in 0 25 0 36 mm Spark plug gap 0 030 in 0 76 mm Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 1 4 in 6 mm past top dead center check when engine is cold See Repair Manual P N 270962 Model 190000 intake 005 007 in 13 18 mm Model 190000 exhaust 007 009 in 18 23 mm Model 280000 intake 005 007 in 13 18 mm Model 280000 exhaust 009 011 in 23 28 mm THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS USED ON THE ENGINE OR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDE to Kh On Off Read Owner s Oil Manual E Choke Fuel Stop Safety Alert in NI Fuel Shutoff 274787 SAE CT Grades ae er __ CAUTION This engine is shipped from Briggs amp 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 Synthetic 5w 30 10w 30 OIE GAPASITI OT T T T T Engine Model Series 190000 holds about 1 1 8 qts 36 ozs EA 203 820A or 1 1 ltrs Engine Model Series 280000 holds about 1 1 2 ZOS u 10 qts 48 ozs or 1 4 Itrs STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE PIPE OF 2I 1 USE p f CAUTION Air cooled engines run hotter than e Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service automotive engines The use of non synt
42. warranty is a defects warranty Defects are judged on normal engine perfor mance The warranty is not related to an in use emission test Briggs amp Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage It is in addition to the B amp S engine warranty for non regulated engines found in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions 1 Warranted Parts Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below the emission con trol systems parts to the extent these parts were present on the engine purchased a Fuel Metering System e Cold start enrichment system e Carburetor and internal parts e Fuel Pump b Air Induction System e Air cleaner e Intake manifold c Ignition System e Spark plug s e Magneto ignition system d Catalyst System e Catalytic converter e Exhaust manifold e Air injection system Pulse valve e Miscellaneous Items e Vacuum temperature position time sensitive valves and switches Connectors and assemblies 2 Length of Coverage B amp S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship which caused the failure of the Warranted Parts for a period of two years from the date the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser 3 No Charge Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be performed at no
43. weather Let engine run smoothly before each change Oper ate with throttle in FAST valve if equipped turn to START 1 4 turn TO STOP ENGINE 1 4 TURN Turn key to OFF Remove 3 key and store out of reach of children Close fuel shut off valve if equipped 1 Move throttle to SLOW 2 then to STOP 10 MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine See any Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Dealer for service Use only genuine Briggs amp Stratton parts Other parts may not perform as well may damage the engine and may result in injury In addition use of other parts may void your warranty Follow the instructions and schedules indicated below 55153158 Task On Calne NO NO A 52 50 50 Perform task at hourly o 9 0M or calendar interval L gt T gt lT gt whichever comes first un 2000 a gt n gt gt LL W 7 LU Check Oil Level Change Oil Service air cleaner pre cleaner if equipped Service air cleaner car tridge if not equipped with pre cleaner Service air cleaner car tridge if equipped with F J pre cleaner Inspect spark arrester S if equipped DT F2 EE Replace in line fuel filter S if equipped Clean cooling system ae ae Clean combustion J chamber Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use then every 50 hours or every season Change
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