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Industrial Plus
Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
90000
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.
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The Power That Works For You. After July 1, 2000, Look For Emissions Compliance Period On Engine Emissions Compliance Label After July 1, 2000 certain Briggs & Stratton engines will be certified to meet the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For Phase 2 certified engines, the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission
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274779 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 6 5 4 7 15 3 14 2 8 1 13 12 9 10 11 1. Rope handle 9. Blower housing 2. Carburetor 10. Muffler/(Muffler guard, if equipped)/ (Spark arrester, if equipped) 3. Air cleaner 11. Oil drain plug 4. Fuel shut-off valve 12. Oil fill cap 5. Fuel tank (if equipped) 13. Crankshaft 6. Fuel fill 14. Extended oil fill/ 7. Stop switch (if equipped) Dipstick (if equipped) Model Type Code 8. Engine 15. Spark plug (see page 15) xxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx GENERAL INFORMATION TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS A
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274779 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 The engine holds approximately 2/3 qt (18-20 ozs; 0.55 °F -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 °C liter). STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE TYPE OF OIL TO USE • Use a high quality de
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FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE •Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 77 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformu- forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. lated gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days. ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends can damage the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any • Do not use gasoline which contains Met
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STARTING AND STOPPING STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS WARNING ♦Store and fuel equipment in ♦Periodically remove any debris level 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 • Do not use pressurized expected starting temperature. several minutes, depending on starting fluids. (See Oil.) outside temperature. • Vapors are flammable. ♦Remove external equipment/ ♦For maximum pe
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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 All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. In addition, some (if equipped) engines have a pre-cleaner. Change oil in gear reduction after every 100 hours of Pre-cleaner operation. To clean pre-cleaner (if equipped), separate it from cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water. Air dry thoroughly. Do not oil. Re-install dry pre-cleaner on clean cartridge. OIL FILLER PLUG CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to 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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MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area WARNING around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris. CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of Use a brush or dry cloth. overheating and ignition of accumulated debris. Linkage, Springs, Controls Finger Guard CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN Muffler, S
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ADJUSTMENTS THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized WARNING Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. The manufacturer of the equipment on which this WARNING engine is installed specifies top speed at which the 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 494511 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 1/2 oz. (15 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),
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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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