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Briggs & Stratton 280000 manual

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    Document: - page 1 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 Model Series Covered in This Manual Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model T ype Code Month Day Note: G enera l M odel S eries n umbers noted a bove a re i nclusiv e o f t he s pe cific m od- el n um ber f ound on y our engine. T o get r epl acement p arts o r techn ic[...]

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    Document: - page 2 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 2 The Power That Works For Y ou.  Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Br ig gs & Stratton is committed to producing a line of engines which will make your life’ s chores easier to perform. W e have, at the same time, improve[...]

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    Document: - page 3 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 3 BEFORE OPERA TING 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 OPERA TING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONT AIN SA[...]

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    Document: - page 4 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 4 SAFETY W ARNING WHEN ADDING FUEL • T urn 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[...]

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    Document: - page 5 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 5 SAFETY W ARNING Engines give of f 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. W ARNI[...]

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    Document: - page 6 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 6 ENGINE P ARTS 1. Oil drain 2. Oil fill/Dipstick 3. Rotating screen 4. Blower housing 5. Muffler/(Muffler guard, if equipped)/ (Spark arrester , if equipped) 6. 12 V electric starter 7. Air cleaner 8. In-line fuel filter (if equipped) 9. Carburetor 10. Oil filter (if equipped[...]

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    Document: - page 7 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 7 OIL 275038 CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil . Check oil level before starting engine. I f you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty . OIL CAP ACITY Engine without oi[...]

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    Document: - page 8 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 8 FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from form ing i n t he f uel s yst em o r on e ssent ial carburetor p art s. Purchas e fuel in q uantity that can b e used wi thin 30 d ays. • Do n[...]

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    Document: - page 9 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 9 ST ARTING AND STOPPING REWIND (MANUAL ) ST ARTER (auxiliary) TO ST ART ENGINE [1] Check oi l l e v e l ( s e e p . 7 ) . [2] Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn. [3] If choke and throttle controls are separate, move choke control to CHOKE. Move throttle to F AST [...]

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    Document: - page 10 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 10 ST ARTING AND STOPPING ELEC TRIC (KEY) ST ARTER (if equipped) TO ST ART ENGINE [1] Check oil level. [2] If choke and throttle controls are sepa- rate, move choke control to CHOKE. Move throttle to F AST . [3] If choke and throttle are on the same control, move control to C[...]

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    Document: - page 11 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 11 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance and exten d the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the engin[...]

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    Document: - page 12 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 12 MAINTENANCE OIL F I L TER (IF EQUIPPED) Replace oil filter after every 100 hours of operation. [1] Drain engine oil and remove oil filter . [2] Before installing new filter , lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean engine oil. [3] Screw filter on by hand until gasket c[...]

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    Document: - page 13 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 13 MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE P ARTS 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. W ARNING If you perform any maintenance on the en[...]

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    Document: - page 14 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 14 ADJUSTMENTS CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING Prevent unintentional starting. Before performing adjustments: • Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start). TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE If the engine does [...]

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    Document: - page 15 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 15 SER VICE & STORAGE P ART IA L LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRA TT ON P ARTS P ART P ART NO. Air cleaner cartridge 496894 Air cleaner pre-cleaner 212403 Cartridge and pre-cleaner 5053 Oil 100005 or 100028 Oil filter (3-1/2 in. long) 491056 Oil filter (2-1/4 in. long) 4[...]

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    Document: - page 16 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 16 SER VICE & STORAGE STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [1] T o prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts: a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an et he r[...]

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    17 In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information.           Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Ai[...]

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    18 In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information. About your engine warranty: (see next page for statement of LIMITED W ARRANTY). Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer ma[...]

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    19 In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information. BRIGGS & STRA TTON ENGINE OWNER W ARRANTY POLICY effective July 1, 2000 Replaces all undated W arranties and all W arranties dated before July 1, 2000 LIMITED W ARRANTY “ Briggs & S tratton Corpora[...]

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