Briggs & Stratton Engine 276344 Operators Manual

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MAINTENANCE
AIR CLEANER
CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge;
solvents will dissolve cartridge.
FLAT AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION
[1] Pull up on air cleaner cover handle, and rotate toward
engine.
[2] Remove air cleaner cover.
[3] Carefully lift air cleaner cartridge and pre-cleaner, if
equipped, from blower housing.
Note: To clean pre-cleaner, wash in soapy water. Squeeze
dry in a clean cloth. DO NOT OIL.
[4] Clean base of air...

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MAINTENANCE
HIGH FLOW AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE
Perform this maintenance every 25 hours or every season,
clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne
debris is present. This filter is made of cotton, which is
different from a standard paper filter, therefore it MUST be
oiled.
[1] Remove clamp and pull air cleaner from intake
manifold.
[2] Remove as much dirt from the filter as possible.
[3] Using the High Flow Air Filter Cleaner Kit, Briggs &
Stratton part no. 5089D, spray the filter with...

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MAINTENANCE
ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS
We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine
and engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts.
WARNING
If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric
starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking. Unintentional sparking can
result in fire or electric shock....

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING DEBRIS
Engine parts should be kept clean to
reduce the risk of overheating and
ignition of accumulated debris.  This is
especially important if cutting tall grass.WARNING
CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts.
Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush
or dry cloth.
Finger Guard
CLEAN
CLEAN
Rotating Screen
Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumu-
lated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring and
controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler...

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SERVICE & STORAGE
PARTIAL LIST OF BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS
Models 280000, 310000 AVS series
Extended Life Series flat air cleaner cartridge 697153
(washable, no pre-cleaner required)
Extended Life Series Maintenance Kit 5128. . . . . . . . 
(Includes oil, A/C filter, spark plug, gas additive)
Flat air cleaner cartridge and pre-cleaner kit  5077. . . . . 
Flat air cleaner cartridge  698083. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Flat air cleaner pre-cleaner 697015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY
Effective September 1, 2006 
Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both.
Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective
for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in...

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Emissions Control System Warranty Statement
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System
Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)
California, United States and Canada Emissions Control Defects
Warranty Statement
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and B&S are
pleased to explain the Emissions Control System Warranty on your small
off-road...

18 Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and 
Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label
Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) Tier 2 Emissions Standard must display information regarding
the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton
makes this information available to the consumer on our emissions
labels. The engine emissions label will indicate certification information.
The Emissions Durability Period describes the number...