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Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
190000
250000
Model Type Code
Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING
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The Power That Works For You. Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels. The engine emission label will indicate certification information. The Emissions Durab
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274786 BEFORE OPERATING 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 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO • Make you aware of hazards associated with engines • Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those hazards, and • Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury. The safety alert symbol ( ) is used t
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SAFETY WARNING WARNING Starting engine creates sparking. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Explosion and fire could result. WHEN ADDING FUEL • If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine. • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. •Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable. • Fill fuel t
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SAFETY WARNING WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an Unintentional sparking can result in fire or odorless, colorless, poison gas. electric shock. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. Unintentional start-up can result in en- tanglement, traumatic amputation, or lac- • Start and run engine outdoors. eration. • Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open. BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS WARNING • Disconnect spark plug wir
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ENGINE INFORMATION 5 6 10 11 4 3 16 7 15 12 8 2 14 9 1. Rope handle 1 2. Blower housing 13 3. Carburetor 10. Spark plug wire 4. Air cleaner 11. Extended oil fill/Dipstick (if equipped) 5. Stop switch (if equipped) 12. Muffler/(Muffler guard, if equipped)/ (Spark arrester, if equipped) 6. Fuel fill 13. Oil fill plug 7. Fuel tank 14. Oil drain plug 8. OIL GARD (if equipped) 15. 12 V electric starter (if equipped) 9. Engine Model Type Code xxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx 16. Fuel shut-off valve MODEL SERIE
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274786 OIL SAE Viscosity Grades CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & 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. OIL CAPACITY -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100 °F Engine Model Series 190000 holds about 1-3/8 qts (44 ozs -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 °C or 1.3 ltrs). Engine Model Series 250000 holds about 1-1/2 STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT
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FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE •Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or minimum of 77 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from reformulated gasoline, are gasoline blended with forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts of these Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days. blends can damage the fuel system or cause • Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. performance problems. If
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STARTING AND STOPPING STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS WARNING ♦Store and fuel equipment in level ♦Periodically remove any debris position. buildup from the machine (See Maintenance.) ♦Use fresh fuel. (See Fuel.) ♦After engine has started, let it ♦Use correct type of oil for warm up several seconds to expected starting temperature. several minutes, depending on (See Oil.) outside temperature. • Do not use pressurized starting fluids. ♦Remove external equipment/en- ♦For maximum performance and • Vapor
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STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped) TO START ENGINE SEVERAL TURNS COUNTER- CLOCKWISE 1/4 TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE OIL LEVEL Choke Fuel shut-off valves Throttle [3] Move throttle to FAST [4] Move choke control [2] Open fuel shut-off [1] Check oil level (if equipped). Operate lever to CHOKE. valve (if equipped). (see p.7). with throttle in FAST. CAUTION: [7] Allow engine to warm To prolong starter up. life, use short starting If choke equipped: cycles (5 seconds Slowly adju
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL Regular maintenance will improve the performance and Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & control devices and systems may be performed by any Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and may damage the engine, and m
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MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER CHANGING OIL IN GEAR REDUCTION (if equipped) All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. In addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner. Change oil in gear reduction after every 100 hours of operation. Pre-cleaner To clean pre-cleaner (if equipped), separate it from OIL FILLER PLUG cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze VENT HOLE dry in a clean cloth. Saturate in engine oil. Squeeze in clean, absorbent cloth to remove all EXCESS oil. CAUTION: Do not use pr
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS 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. If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric WARNING starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric
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ADJUSTMENTS THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote WARNING throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the WARNING engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed. Air cleaner and air cleaner cover must be assembled to carburetor before starting engine. (Air cle
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SERVICE & STORAGE An illustrated shop manual includes PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & common specifications and detailed in- STRATTON PARTS formation covering adjustment, tune-up BRIGGS & STRATTON and repair of Briggs & Stratton single cylinder, L-head, 4 cycle engines. It is PART PART NO. available for purchase from an Autho- Air cleaner cartridge 496077 rized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer or Air cleaner pre-cleaner 492889 you can order it from the factory. Write: Oil 100005 -or- 100028 Bri
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SERVICE & STORAGE [2] While engine is still warm, change oil. STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [3] Remove spark plug and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on engine oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug and crank essential carburetor parts: slowly to distribute oil. a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an [4] Clean engine of surface debris, chaff or grass. ether), r
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LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & 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 t
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