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Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
210000
280000
310000
Model Type Code
Month Day
Year
Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model
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
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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 regard- ing the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels. The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time
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275038 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 2 4 3 3 4 2 1 5 1 6 5 7 6 7 12 12 8 11 9 11 8 9 1. Oil drain 7. Air cleaner 10 2. Oil fill/Dipstick 8. In-line fuel filter (if equipped) 10 3. Rotating screen 9. Carburetor 4. Blower housing 10. Oil filter (if equipped) 5. Muffler/(Muffler guard, if equipped)/ 11. Spark plug wire (Spark arrester, if equipped) 12. Engine Model Type Code 6. 12 V electric starter xxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx GENERAL INFORMATION MODEL SERIES 210000 Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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275038 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 without oil filter holds approximately 1-1/2 quarts -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 °C (48 ounces; 1.4 liters). STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE TYPE OF OIL TO USE *
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FUEL • This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust TYPE OF FUEL TO USE Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications). •Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformu- Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days. lated gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or • Do not use gasoline which contains
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STARTING AND STOPPING REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER (auxiliary) TO START ENGINE 1/4 TURN Choke/throttle control Choke Throttle [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). [4] If choke and throttle are on the [3] If choke and throttle controls are same control, move control to [2] Open fuel shut-off valve separate, move choke control to CHOKE or START (if equipped) 1/4 turn. CHOKE. Move throttle to FAST. WARNING [7] Let engine warm up. If choke equipped: Slowly adjust toward RUN position. Wait until engine runs s
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STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped) TO START ENGINE Choke Throttle Choke/throttle control [2] If choke and throttle controls are sepa- [3] If choke and throttle are on the rate, move choke control to CHOKE. same control, move control to [1] Check oil level. Move throttle to FAST. CHOKE or START CAUTION: 1/4 TURN [6] Let engine warm up. To prolong starter life, If choke equipped: use short starting Slowly adjust toward cycles (5 seconds max- RUN position. Wait imum, then
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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 CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge. FLAT AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION OVAL AIR CLEANER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION [1] Pull up on air cleaner cover handle, and rotate toward [1] Remove cover knob and cover. engine. [2] Remove cartridge knob. [2] Remove air cleaner cover. [3] Carefully lift air cleaner assembly (pre-cleaner, if [3] Carefully lift air cleaner cartridge an
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MAINTENANCE HIGH FLOW AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE Perform this maintenance every 25 hours or every season, WARNING clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. This filter is made of cotton, which is Never use motor oil, transmission fluid, WD40, or other different from a standard paper filter, therefore it MUST be oils. Failure to follow instructions can cause fires oiled. resulting in death or serious injury. Use only air filter oil [1] Remove clamp and pull air clea
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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 TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS Armature air gap . . . 0.010 0.014 in. (0.25 0.36 mm) CASING CLAMP SCREW Spark plug gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 1/4 in. [1] Hold choke control to CHOKE or START position. (6 mm) past top dead center (check when engine is cold). [2] Loosen casing clamp screw. See Repair Manual P/N 272147. [3] Pull casing, wire and choke lever in direction of Intake
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SERVICE & STORAGE You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs & Stratton PARTIAL LIST OF BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site Models 280000, 310000 AVS series
or in the Yellow Pages Extended Life Series flat air cleaner cartridge 697153 directory under Engines, Gasoline or Gasoline (washable, no pre-cleaner required) Engines, or Lawn Mowers or similar category. Extended Life Series Maintenance Kit . . . . . . .
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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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