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Operating and Maintenance Instructions for Model Series 280700 IC Model Series 281700 VC Quiet Model Series 281700 & 286700 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 © Copyngnt 1989 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 271971-7:91 In The Interest Of Safety Bw BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.” 1 10. " ‘THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OF CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. A WARNING: DO NOT DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Ex- hhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odor. less and deadly poison. DONOT place hands or feet near moving orto- tating parts. DO NOT store, spill oF use gasoline near an ‘open flame, or devices such as a stove, tumace, oF water heator which use a pilot ight or devices ‘which can create a epark DO NOT refuel indoors whore area is not welt ventilated. Outdoor refueling is preterred, 00 NOT fil fuel tank while engine is running. Al low engine to coo! for 2 minutes before ratvel- ing. Store fuel in approved safety containers. . DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is running, DO NOT operate engine when smeil of gasoline is present or other explosive conditions exist DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled Move machine away from the spill and avod Creating any ignition until the gasoline has evaporated, DO NOT transport engine with tuel in tank, DO NOT smoke when filing fuel tank DO NOT choke carburetor to stop enaine. Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine speed before stopping DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds, This ‘may result in injury, 13. 4, 16. 16. 17 18 ai. DO NOT tamper with governor springs. gover- nor links or other paris which may increase the ‘governed engine speed. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed selected by the original equipment manufacturer. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plup wire removed. Use an approved tester. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. engine is flooded. place throttle in “FAST” po- sition and crank until engine starts. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal oo! as this may cause tiywhee! to shatter in operation. Use proper tools to service engine. DO NOT operate engine without a muitier. in- ‘spect periodically and replace, if necessary. It engine is equloped with muflier deflector, in- spect periodically and replace, if necessary, with correct detlector. DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass, leaves, dit or other combustible mate. rial in the muffler ar DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless a spark arrester Is installed on the snuffler. The arrester must be maintained in ef fective working order by the operator. In the: ‘State of California the above is required by law (Section “4442 of the California Public Re- sources Code). Other states may have sinilar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. DO NOT touch hot mutter, cylinder, oF fins be ‘cause contact may cause bums. 22. DO NOT tun engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover (oF cover directly over carburetor air intake, if SnovGard engine) removed. A WARNING: DO 1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire rom the spark plug when servicing the engine or equipment TOPREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Dis- ‘connect the negative wire from the battery ter minal f equipped with a 12 volt staring system. 2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor parts tree of (grass and other debris which can atfect engine speed. 3. DO pullstarter cord slowly untilresistance is felt. ‘Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and pre- vent hand or arm injury 4. D0 examine mutfier periodically to be sure itis ‘unetioning effectively. A wom or leaking muftler should be repaired or replaced as necessary. 5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale {uel can gum car- buretor and cause leakage 6. DO check fuel fines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary. NOTE: Use Original Briggs & Stratton Service Re: placement Parts when servicing your engine. Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Centers carry a stock of such parts, The use of Briggs & Stratton parts pre- serves the ongial design of your engine. Imitation replacement parts offer potential risk including the tsk of persanal injury Contact ny Bigg & Stratton Authorized Service Genter for Original Briggs & Stratton Replacement Parts, Before Starting READTHE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT THIS ENGINE POWERS, "ELT? NOTE: Engine is shipped WITHOUT ol. (Change and Add Oll According to Chart below. eee hay oe Spare am es ike oe berms ma oi a i eeareme eas er tenhcustan ae tea saviors wien ‘SAE VISCOSITY GRADES * Aiccooled engines run hotter than automotive en- ‘gies, Use of mull-viscesty oll (10W-30, ete) ‘Shove 49°F (4°C) wit resul a high oll consume. ‘tonandpossbie orgie damage, Checolevel ‘more frequently it usig these types of os. ** SAE 300i, if usedbelow 40°F (4°C), wll result ‘hard staring and possibia engine bore damage «duo to Inadequate lubrication. ‘TOFILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL: ‘Capacity is approximately 1-1/2 quarts (48 ounces fort ler), Placa engine love, Clean area around lil, Romove of fil plug or dipstick. POUR OtL SLOWLY. Fil to EULL mark on dipstick. DO NOT QVER-FILL. Fil fo overiowing Yor'ot fil pug. Fe- place ol fil plug or dipstick shown fil-remove Gipstex and wipe ol trom it withcloan Goth. Screw dipsick frm ino place. Remove to heck of evel. Oipstick must be rly assembled inlo adapter when engine is running, OL FL S PLUG 1. Extanded OW Fl 7. Model, Type and 2. Fuel Tank Code Numbers 3. Fuel ral 8. AirCleanor 4 Ol'Dram Pug 3. Rewnd Staner & Spa 4101 Debris Gard 6. titer {Optional eee ‘This engine wit porate satistactrly on any gaso- the intended for Atonaiva uss