Briggs & Stratton 194700 Series User Manual

Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
194700
195700
196700
197700
198700
28B700
28D700
28M700
28R700
28T700
28V700
283700
284700
286700
288700
289700
Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
Model Type Code
Month Day Year
Note: General Model Series numbers noted above include many specific numbers
like the ones on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in
the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Information 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel and Starting Information 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping 9-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 11-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and Service & Storage 15-16. . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of
these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor
bikes, 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 even death.
In the USA and Canada our 24 hour hotline is
1-800-233-3723
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
www.briggsandstratton.com
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Briggs & Stratton 194700 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Model	194700 Series
Category	Engine
Language	English

Summary

Before Operating Engine Safety

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

General Safety Precautions

Fuel Safety

Starting and Operation Safety

Safety measures for starting, operating, and transporting the engine.

Maintenance and Repair Safety

Engine Safety Warnings

Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Details risks of carbon monoxide poisoning and ventilation needs.

Rotating Parts Hazards

Explains dangers of moving parts and entanglement.

Hot Surfaces Hazards

Warns about hot engine parts and burn risks.

Starter Cord Kickback Hazards

Describes risks associated with starter cord kickback.

Engine Oil Information

Recommended Oil Types

Checking and Adding Oil Procedure

Step-by-step guide for checking and adding engine oil.

Fuel and Starting Information

Fuel Type Recommendations

Manual Starter Operation

Starting Engine with Manual Starter

Detailed steps for starting the engine using the rewind starter.

Stopping the Engine

Electric Starter Operation

Starting Engine with Electric Starter

Steps for starting the engine using the electric key starter.

Stopping the Engine (Electric Start)

Routine Maintenance Schedule

Changing Engine Oil

Procedure and schedule for changing engine oil.

Air Cleaner Maintenance

Engine Adjustments

Remote Throttle Control Adjustment

Carburetor Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting idle speed and mixture for the carburetor.

Engine Storage Procedures

Preparing Engine for Storage

Steps to prevent fuel system issues and prepare the engine for long-term storage.

Emission Control Warranty Statement

Owner's Warranty Responsibilities

Emission Control Warranty Provisions

Details specific warranted parts and coverage limitations.

Briggs & Stratton Engine Owner Warranty Policy

Limited Warranty Terms

Warranty Period by Engine Type