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Briggs & Stratton is a registered trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation
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Form No. 279766TRI |
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This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks |
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associated with engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the |
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proper use and care of the engine. Because Briggs & Stratton Corporation does not |
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chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or |
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necessarily know what equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read and |
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other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. |
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understand these instructions and the instructions for the equipment. Save these |
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original instructions for future reference. |
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For replacement parts or technical assistance, record below the engine model, type, and |
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code numbers along with the date of purchase. These numbers are located on your |
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engine (see the Features and Controls page). |
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the |
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The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with |
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go-karts, aircraft products, or vehicles n ended f r use in competitive |
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events. Use of these engines in such appl ca ns c uld result in property |
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Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in |
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accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). Torque values are derived at 3060 |
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RPM; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. Actual gross engine power will be |
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lower and is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and |
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engine-to-engine variability. Given both the wide array of products on which engines are |
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the engine, make s re you add oil a ording to the instructions in this manual. If you |
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placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment, |
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start the engine witho t oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered |
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the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of |
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power equipment (actual “on-site” or net power). This difference is due to a variety of |
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factors including, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, |
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carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions |
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(temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-engine variability. Due to manufacturing |
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and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated |
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Operator Safety |
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Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. |
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Fi e r expl sion can cause severe burns or death. |
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When Adding Fuel |
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SAFETY AND CONTROL SYMBOLS |
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• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. |
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• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. |
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lace if necessary. |
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When Starting Engine |
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• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place and |
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• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed. |
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• Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the |
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air filter (if equipped) removed. |
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• On Natural/Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas engines, transport with fuel cylinder |
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empty or valve closed, or fuel tank disconnected. |
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Starting engine creates sparking. |
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result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the |
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• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine. |
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alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard |
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• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable. |
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DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or |
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WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or |
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Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. |
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CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or |
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• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open. |
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NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to the product.
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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 the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
•Remove all external equipment/engine loads before starting engine.
•Direct-coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.
WARNING
Gaseous fuels are extremely flammable and readily form explosive air-vapor mixtures at ambient temperatures.
•Do not start the engine.
•Do not actuate any electrical switches.
•Do not use a phone in the vicinity.
•Evacuate the area.
•Contact the gas supplier or fire department.
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Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or |
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Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. |
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Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. |
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• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching. |
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• Do n t perate the equipment if the “fuel lock-off” valve is missing or inoperative. |
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• Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and cylinder area. |
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• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or |
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Compare the illustration 1 with your engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various features and controls.
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NOTICE: This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty.
Note: Some engines and equipment have remote controls. See the equipment manual for location and operation of remote controls.
1.Check the oil level. See the How To Check/Add Oil section.
2.Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3.Turn the fuel shut-off valve (A), if equipped, to the on position (Figure 3).
4.Push the stop switch (F), if equipped, to the on position.
WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your
hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
8.Electric Start: Turn the electric start switch (D) to the on/start position.
Note: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, go to
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How To Service The Air Filter - Figure 6 |
WARNING |
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Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, |
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. |
become extremely hot. |
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. |
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• Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the |
air filter (if equipped) removed. |
•Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and cylinder area.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or |
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Specifications
Engine Specifications |
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Engine Specifications |
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290000 |
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350000 |
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29.23 ci (479 cc) |
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34.78 ci (570 cc) |
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Bore |
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2.677 in (68 mm) |
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Bore |
2.835 in (72 mm) |
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2.598 in (66 mm) |
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2.756 in (70 mm) |
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46 -- 48 oz (1.36 -- 1.42 L) |
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Oil Capacity |
46 -- 48 oz (1.36 -- 1.42 L) |
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300000 |
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380000 |
Displacement |
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29.23 ci (479 cc) |
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38.26 ci (627 cc) |
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2.677 in (68 mm) |
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2.972 n (75.5 mm) |
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2.598 in (66 mm) |
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2.756 n (70 mm) |
Oil Capacity |
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46 -- 48 oz (1.36 -- 1.42 L) |
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Oil Capacity |
46 -- 48 oz (1.36 -- 1.42 L) |
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290000, 300000 |
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350000, 380000 |
Spark Plug Gap |
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0.020 in (0.51 mm) |
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Spark Plug Gap |
0.020 in (0.51 mm) |
Spark Plug Torque |
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180 lb-in (20 Nm) |
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Spa k Plug T que |
180 lb-in (20 Nm) |
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0.004 - 0.006 in (0.10 - 0.15 mm) |
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0.007 - 0.009 in (0.18 - 0.23 mm) |
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0.007 - 0.009 in (0.18 - 0.23 mm) |
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* Engine power will decrease 3.5% for each 1,000 feet (300 meters) above s a l |
v l and 1% for each 10° F (5.6° C) above 77° F (25° C). The engine will operate satisfactorily at an |
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Air Filter -- model 290000, 300000 |
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394018 |
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Oil Filter -- 9 cm long |
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Air Filter -- model 350000, 380000 |
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Resistor Spark Plug |
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Air Filter Pre-cleaner |
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272490 |
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Long Life Platinum Spark Plug |
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Oil -- SAE 30 |
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100028 |
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Spark Plug Wrench |
19374 |
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Oil Filter -- 6 cm long |
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Spark Tester |
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n We recommend that y u see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts.
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