Briggs & Stratton 280000 User Manual

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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
Model Type Code
Month Day
Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model
number found on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in the
future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here.
210000
280000
310000
Year
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.
Need assistance? Go to www.briggsandstratton.com
for detailed information regarding
Briggs & Stratton engines.
Or call,
1-800-233-3723, (U.S.A. and Canada)
to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages
offering engine maintenance information.
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Reproduction

Briggs & Stratton 280000 Specifications

General

Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Model	280000
Category	Engine
Language	English

Summary

General Safety Warnings

Critical Front-Page Warnings

Pre-Operation Safety Checks

Before Operating Engine

Understanding Safety Symbols

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Explains hazard symbols like Fire, Explosion, Moving Parts, Toxic Fumes, Hot Surface, Shock, Kickback.

International Symbols on Engine/Manual

Lists common international symbols like Safety Alert, Read Owner's Manual, On/Off, Oil, Stop, Fuel Shutoff, Choke.

Fueling and Starting Safety

Fueling Precautions

Safe practices for adding fuel, avoiding spills and ignition sources.

Starting Engine Safety

Precautions when starting the engine, avoiding flammable gases.

Operational and Handling Safety

Equipment Operation and Transport Safety

Kickback and Rotating Parts Hazards

Warnings about kickback from starter cords and hazards from rotating engine parts.

Engine Hazards and Precautions

Carbon Monoxide and Heat Hazards

Warnings about poisonous carbon monoxide and hot engine parts.

Electrical and Mechanical Hazards

Risks of sparking, electric shock, entanglement, and safe practices for repairs.

Engine Oil Management

Selecting and Checking Oil

Guidance on choosing oil viscosity, checking oil level, and capacity.

Procedure for Adding Oil

Step-by-step instructions for adding engine oil correctly.

Fueling and Starting Procedures

Recommended Fuel Type

Manual Starter Operation

Starting Engine with Manual Starter

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine using the rewind starter.

Stopping Engine

Electric Starter Operation

Starting Engine with Electric Starter

Guide for starting the engine using the electric key starter.

Stopping Engine with Electric Starter

Engine Oil Change Procedure

Steps for Changing Engine Oil

Detailed instructions on how to drain, refill, and check engine oil.

Air Cleaner Maintenance

Flat Air Cleaner Servicing

Oval Air Cleaner Servicing

Oil Filter Replacement and Oil Pressure

Replacing the Oil Filter

Engine Adjustments

Remote Choke Adjustment

Carburetor Idle Speed and Mixture

Engine Storage Procedures

Preparing Engine for Storage

Engine Warranty Policy

Limited Warranty Details

Emission Control System Warranty

Owner's Warranty Rights and Obligations

Emission Control Warranty Provisions