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Briggs & Stratton 380700 Control Adjustments, Cleaning Debris, To Adjust Remote Choke Control

Models: 380700 381700 351700, 380700, 381700

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CLEANING DEBRIS

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING DEBRIS

CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth.

Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris.

Engine parts should be kept WARNING clean to reduce the risk of

overheating and ignition of accu- mulated debris. This is especial- ly important if cutting tall grass.

ROTATING

REWIND

STARTER

GUARD

Finger Guard or Rotating Screen

ADJUSTMENTS

CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

Prevent unintentional starting.

Before performing adjustments:

•Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs.

•Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start).

CLEAN

Linkage, Springs and Controls

SPARK

ARRESTER

CLEAN

Muffler and Spark Arrester

TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE CONTROL

CHOKE	PULL
CLOSED	TO CHOKE

WIRE AND

CASING

SCREW

[1] Remove air cleaner.

[2]Move choke control to CHOKE or START position. (Carburetor choke should be completely closed.)

[3]If not, loosen casing clamp screw.

[4]Then move casing, wire and engine choke lever in direction shown until choke is completely closed.

[5]Tighten casing clamp screw. Replace air cleaner.

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Briggs & Stratton 380700, 381700 Control Adjustments, Cleaning Debris, To Adjust Remote Choke Control, Maintenance

Contents

Starting and Stopping Maintenance Adjustments TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Engine Information Oil Fuel and Starting Information Parts and Service & Storage Warranty InformationInformation On Your Engine Emissions Label THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENTLook For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index avoided, will result in death or serious injury HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGSBEFORE OPERATING ENGINE avoided, could result in death or serious injuryWHEN STARTING ENGINE SAFETYWHEN ADDING FUEL WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENTSevere thermal burns can occur on contact Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gasBreathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fireENGINE PARTS TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONSTHE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS USED ON THE ENGINE OR GENERAL INFORMATIONSAE Viscosity Grades OIL CAPACITYTYPE OF OIL TO USE CHECKING AND ADDING OILSTARTING OIL PRESSURE SWITCHFUEL STARTING AND OPERATING TIPSTO START ENGINE STARTING AND STOPPINGREWIND MANUAL STARTER TO STOP ENGINETO START ENGINE ELECTRIC KEY STARTER if equippedSTARTING AND STOPPING TO STOP ENGINEEMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE CHANGING OILREMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR CLEANER AIR CLEANERCLEANING PRE-CLEANERS AND CARTRIDGES Pre-cleanerAIR COOLING SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTSMUFFLER FUEL SYSTEMCLEANING DEBRIS ADJUSTMENTSCONTROL ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE CONTROLTO ADJUST CARBURETOR CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTTO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL Governed idle springPARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS SERVICE & STORAGESERVICE PARTBriggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions Briggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty CoverageOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities and the United States Environmental Protection Agency U.S. EPAImproper maintenance Normal wearWARRANTY PERIOD BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY effective July 1dated before July 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties