Briggs & Stratton 283700 manual

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2 THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENT  Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Bri ggs & Stratton is committed to producing a line of engines which will make your life’s chores easier to perform. We have, at the same time, improved the design of our engines so they are environmentally friendly . Si nce 1995[...]

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 SAFETY INFORMA TION TO • Make you aware of hazards associated with engine[...]

4 SAFETY W ARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fir e or explosion can cause severe burns or death. 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[...]

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 ARNING Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muf fler , beco[...]

6 ENGINE P ARTS 1. 12 V electric starter 2. Oil drain plug 3. Fuel fill 4. Fuel tank 5. Oil fill/Dipstick 6. Finger guard 7. Rope handle 8. Air cleaner 9. Engine Model T ype 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[...]

7 OIL 274787 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 Eng in e Model Series 190000 holds about 1-1/8 qt s ( 3 6 o zs or 1.1 ltrs). Engine Model [...]

8 FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline wit h a minimum of 77 octane. Fr esh fuel prevents gum from form ing i n t he f uel system o r on e ssential carburet or p arts. Purchas e fuel in q uantity that can b e u sed w ithin 30 d ays. • Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. • Do not mix oil with gasoline[...]

9 ST ARTING AND STOPPING REWI ND (MANUAL) ST AR TER TO ST ART ENGINE [1] Check oi l l e v e l ( s e e p . 7 ) . [2] If choke and throttle con- trols are separate, move choke control to CHOKE. Move throttle to F AST . [3] If choke and throttle are on the same control, move lever to CHOKE or ST ART . Choke Throttle Choke/throttle control [4] Insert k[...]

10 ST ARTING AND STOPPING ELEC TRI C (KEY) ST ARTER (if equipped) TO ST ART ENGINE [1] Check oil level (see p.7). [2] If choke and throttle con- trols are separate, move choke control to CHOKE. Move throttle to F AST . [3] If choke and throttle are on the same control, move control to CHOKE or ST ART Choke Throttle Choke/throttle control [4] Open f[...]

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 engine, and may result in injury . In addition, use of other parts may void you[...]

12 MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. In addition, some[...]

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 engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and discon[...]

14 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 & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below . W ARNING Prevent unintentional starting. Before performing adjustments: • Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. • Disconnec[...]

Add sales tax if you live in any of the following states: **AL 5 %, CT 6 %, FL 6 .5% , GA 4 %, K Y 6 %, MI 6% , MN 6% , MO 4.225%, NY 8. 5%, OH 5%, T N 6%, TX 6.25%, WA 6.5%, WI 5% Payment Method: Fill in both sides of this order form c arefully j Check or money order enclosed payable to Briggs & Stratton Corporation in the amount of $_______ ([...]

Y our Engine T ype Code Model Fill in both sides, clip and return to: Briggs & Stratton Corporation P .O. Box 1 144 Name Address City State Zip Country T o purchase a complete list of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts for your engine, fill in both sides of this order form carefully . We cannot fill your order without the correct Engine Model/[...]

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 Air R[...]

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[...]

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, 1999 Replaces all undated W arranties and all W arranties dated before July 1, 1999 LIMITED W ARRANTY “ Briggs & Stratton Corporat[...]

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