Briggs & Stratton Engine 210000, 280000, 310000 MS5935 Operating Instructions

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Briggs & Stratton Corporation
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© Copyright 2005 by Briggs & Stratton CorporationFORM NO. MS-5935-8/05
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Note: (This note applies only to engines used in the U.S.A.) Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed
by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs & Stratton
warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.
ENGINE COMPONENTS
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1Oil drain
2Oil fill / Dipstick...

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•Start and run engine outdoors.
•Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable
gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
•If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not
start engine.
•Do not use pressurized starting fluids because
vapors are...

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OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION: 
Engine shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Beforestarting 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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Choose the SAE viscosity grade of oil from this chart that
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting, remove spark
plug wire and ground it before servicing.
We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton
Dealer for all maintenance and service. Use only Briggs &
Stratton parts.
WARNINGDo not strike the flywheel with
hammer or hard object. If
done, the flywheel may shatter during operation.
Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to
increase engine speed.
First 5 hours

Change oil
Every 8 hours or daily

Check oil level...

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AIR COOLING SYSTEM
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It is recommended to clean the air cooling system with blower
housing removed every 100 hours. Clean areas shown.

STORAGE
Engines stored over 30 days need to be protected or drained of
fuel to prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential
carburetor parts.
For engine protection, we recommend use of Briggs & Stratton
Fuel Stabilizer available from an Authorized Briggs & Stratton
Service Dealer. Mix stabilizer with fuel in fuel tank or storage
container. Run...

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY
Effective July 1, 2004 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 2004
LIMITED WARRANTYBriggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transporta-
tion charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for the time periods and
subject to the...

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