Briggs & Stratton 280000 - Manual (Page 4)

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WARNING
WHEN FUELING
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing cap or re-fueling engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• On GASOLINE operated engines, do not overfill
fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 inch below
lowest portion of fill opening to allow for fuel
expansion.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air
cleaner are in place, and firmly secured by
equipped fasteners.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug, air cleaner
cartridge, or air cleaner cover removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• If GASOLINE engine floods, set choke to
OPEN/RUN position, place throttle in FAST and
crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which
causes gasoline to spill.
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• 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 pilot light or other ignition
source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
• Installation, adjustment and repair work should be
done by a qualified technician.
• Flexible supply lines should be checked regularly to
make sure they are in good condition. Replace
damaged or leaking components.
WARNING
Wear eye protection when doing repair
work.
Frostbite can result from skin/eye contact
with leaking LP liquid.
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or entangle
hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe lacera-
tion can result.
WARNING
Gaseous fuels are extremely flammable
and readily form explosive air-vapor mix-
tures at ambient temperatures.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• DO NOT start the engine.
• DO NOT actuate any electrical switches.
• DO NOT use the phone in the vicinity.
• Evacuate the area.
• Contact the gas supplier or fire department.
REMEMBER:
• LPG vapor is heavier than air and trends to collect in
low areas. NG vapor is lighter than air and tends to
collect in high areas. Both may travel to remote
locations.
• Keep all flames, sparks, pilot lights, and other
ignition sources away from the area where the
engine is operated or repaired.
• DO NOT smoke when operating or repairing the
engine.
• DO NOT store gasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of the engine.
• BEFORE doing any service work to the engine, shut
off the gas supply.
• After initial installation or servicing, check for gas
leaks. DO NOT use an open flame. Apply very
soapy water or leak test solution with a brush and
look for bubbles.
• Keep the equipment and the area surrounding the
engine free of debris.
• Install the fuel system according to applicable
fuel/gas codes.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
• Remove all external equipment/engine loads
before starting engine.
• Direct coupled equipment components such as, but
not limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets,
etc., must be securely attached.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or
sprains could result.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before
touching.
• Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler
area and cylinder area.
• Install and maintain in working order a spark
arrester before using equipment on forest-covered,
grass-covered, brush-covered unimproved land.
The state of California requires this (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal land.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine
parts, especially muffler, become
extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on
contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves,
grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR RE-
PAIRS
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start).
WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire
or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in en-
tanglement, traumatic amputation, or
laceration.
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION:
Engine shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before
starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill.
Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service SG, SH,
SJ, SL" or higher such as Briggs & Stratton 30, Part Number
100005. Use no special additives with recommended oils. Do
not mix oil with gasoline.
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C -30
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F -20 0 20 40 60 80 100
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
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Choose the SAE viscosity grade of oil from this chart that
matches the starting temperature anticipated before the next
oil change.
* Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines.
The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30,
10W-30, etc.) in temperatures above 40
° F (4° C) will
result in higher than normal oil consumption. When using
a multi-viscosity oil, check oil level more frequently.
** Use of SAE 30 oil below 40° F (4° C) will result in hard
starting and possible engine damage due to inade-
quate lubrication.
Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
certification mark and API service symbol (shown
at left) with SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING" or
higher, is an acceptable oil at all temperatures.
Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil
change intervals.
CHECKING & ADDING OIL Fig. 2
Engine without oil filter:
Approximately 1.30 liter (44 ounces)
Engine with oil filter:
Approximately 1.42 liter (48 ounces)
• Check oil level before starting engine.
• DO NOT overfill. Keep level at FULL.
• Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours of use.
1. Place engine level and keep oil fill area clean.
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2. Remove dipstick
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, wipe with clean cloth,
3. Replace and tighten down again. Remove dipstick and
check oil level. Oil should be at FULL line on dipstick.
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4. If oil is required, add slowly.
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5. Tighten dipstick firmly before starting engine.
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