Briggs & Stratton 350000, 380000, 290000, 300000 User Manual

290000, 300000, 350000, 380000

Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Instrucciones de Mantenimiento & Operación

Instructions d’utilisation et de maintenance

Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 www.briggsandstratton.com

FORM NO. MS-5249--03/06

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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Note: (This note applies only to engines used in the U.S.A.) 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 & Stratton warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.

WHEN USING THIS MANUAL, FIGURES REFERENCED IN THE TEXT ARE FOUND ON THE INSIDE FRONT AND INSIDE BACK COVERS.

SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENGINE

ENGINE FEATURES

Air cleaner

Carburetor / LP/NG mixer cover

Finger guard

Starter rope

Blower housing

Oil filter, if equipped

Spark plug wire

Rotating screen

Fuel pump

Spark arrester, if equipped

Exhaust manifold

Engine Model Type Code

xxxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx

12V electric starter, if equipped

Oil fill/Dipstick

Oil drain plug

Record your engine

Record your date of purchase here for future use.

Model, Type and Code numbers here for future use.

- SEE FIGURE

GENERAL INFORMATION

In the state of California, OHV Model Series 290000, 300000, 350000 and 380000 engines are certified by the California Air Resources Board to meet emissions standards for 250 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.

SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS

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 may be used to represent the type of hazard.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Safety Alert

Fire

Explosion

Kickback

Toxic Fumes

Frostbite

On Off

Oil

Fuel

Fuel Shutoff

This manual contains safety information to make you aware

of the hazards and risks associated with engines, and how to avoid them. Because Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know what equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read and understand these instructions and the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.

Read Operator’s Manual

Shock

Hot Surface

Moving Parts

Wear Eye Protection

Stop

Slow

Fast

Open Choke

Full / Closed Choke

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

indicates a situation that could result in damage to the engine.

when used without the alert symbol,

WARNING

Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, fun/recreational go--karts, 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.

SAFETY

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING FUEL

• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.

• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately 1--1/2 inches below top of

neck to allow for fuel expansion.

• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

WHEN STARTING ENGINE

• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.

• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.

• If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle in FAST and

crank until engine starts.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

• Do not tip engine or equipment at an angle which causes gasoline to spill.

• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.

WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT

• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY, or with fuel shut--off valve OFF.

WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.

WARNING

Gaseous fuels, such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas (NG), are extremely flammable and can readily form explosive air-vapor mixtures at moderate temperatures.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• DO NOT start the engine.

• DO NOT actuate any electrical switches.

• DO NOT use the phone in the vicinity.

• Evacuate the area.

• Contact the gas supplier or fire department.

REMEMBER:

• LPG vapor is heavier than air and tends to collect in low areas. NG vapor is lighter then air and tends to collect in high areas. Both may travel to remote locations.

• Keep all flames, sparks, pilot lights and other ignition sources away from the area where the engine is operated or repaired.

• DO NOT smoke when operating or repairing the engine.

• DO NOT store gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the

engine.

• BEFORE doing any service work to the engine, shut off the gas supply.

• After initial installation or servicing, check for gas leaks. DO NOT use an open

flame. Apply very soapy water or leak test solution with a brush and look for bubbles.

• Keep the equipment and the area surrounding the engine free of debris.

• Install the fuel system according to applicable fuel/gas codes.

WARNING

Starting engine creates sparking. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. Explosion and fire could result.

• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine.

• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable.

WARNING

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.

• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.

• Remove all external equipment/engine loads before starting engine.

• Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to, blades, impellors,

pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.

WARNING

Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.

• Operate equipment with guards in place.

• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become

caught.

WARNING

Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot.

Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.

• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching.

• Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler area and cylinder area.

• 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.

WARNING

Wear eye protection when doing repair work. Frostbite can result from skin/eye contact with leaking LP liquid.

• Installation, adjustment and repair work should be done by a qualified technician.

• Flexible supply lines should be checked regularly to make sure they are in good

condition. Replace damaged or leaking components.

WARNING

Engines g ive off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.

• Start and run engine outdoors.

• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.

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