Briggs & Stratton 290000, 300000, 350000, 380000 manual 5

General Information

For replacement parts or technical assistance, record below the engine model, type, and code numbers along with the date of purchase. These numbers are located on your engine (see the Features and Controls page).

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Date of purchase:

MM/DD/YYYY

Engine model:

WARNING

Model:

Type:

Code:

Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on 3-wheel

All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, fun/recreational go-karts, aircraft products,

or vehicles intended for use in competitive events. Use of these engines in such

applications could result in property damage, serious injury (including paralysis), or

Engine Power Rating Information

even death.

The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with

NOTICE: This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start

SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque

the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructio s in this ma ual. If you

Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in

start the engine without oil, it will be damaged bey nd repair a d will ot be covered

accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). Torque values are derived at 3060

under warranty.

RPM; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. Actual gross engine power will be

lower and is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and

engine-to-engine variability. Given both the wide array of products on which engines are

placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment,

WARNING

the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of

Gasoline and its vapors are ex remely flammable and explosive.

power equipment (actual “on-site” or net power). This difference is due to a variety of

Fire or explosion an ause severe burns or death.

factors including, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling,

carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions

(temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-engine variability. Due to manufacturing

When Adding Fuel

and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated

power for this Series engine.

•

Turn engine off and let engine ool at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel

cap.

Operator Safety

•

Fill fuel tank o t oors or in well-ventilated area.

•

Do not overfill f el tank. To allow for expansion of the gasoline, do not fill above

the bottom of the fuel tank neck.

•

Keep gas

line away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other

SAFETY AND CONTROL SYMBOLS

igniti

n s

urces.

• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.

Replace if necessary

• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.

When Sta ting Engine

Fire

Moving Parts

Oil

Toxic Fumes

Slow

•

Ensu

that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are in

lace and secured.

• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, move throttle

Fast

Stop

Explosion

Shock

Fu l

(if equipped) to FAST position and crank until engine starts.

When Operating Equipment

• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill.

Wear Eye

• Do not choke the carburetor to stop engine.

Choke

On Off

Fuel Shutoff

Kickback

• Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the

Protection

air filter (if equipped) removed.

When Changing Oil

• If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel

Hazardous

Reproductioncan leak out and result in a fire or explosion.

Read Manual

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When Transporting Equipment

Chemical

• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve OFF.

When Storing Gasoline Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank

• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have

The safety alert symbol

is used

iden i y sa ety information about hazards that can

pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.

result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING,

CAUTION) is used with the

alert symbol to indicate the likelih

d and

he potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard

symbol may be used to represent

he ype of hazard.

for

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or

WARNING

serious injury.

Starting engine creates sparking.

WAR I G indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or

Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.

Explosion and fire could result.

serious injury.

• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable.

Not

moderate injury.

NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to the product.

WARNING

Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

WARNING

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.

Certain components in this product and its related accessories contain chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive

• Start and run engine outdoors.

harm. Wash hands after handling.

• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.

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