User manual BRIGGS & STRATTON 310000

[. . . ] Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual 210000 280000 310000 Model Type Code Month Day Year 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . 17 PRINTED IN U. S. A. 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. [. . . ] If this engine was originally equipped with resistor spark plug, use same type for replacement. . 030" (0. 76 mm) WIRE GAGE Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve before replacing fuel filter. Otherwise, fuel can leak out, creating a fire/explosion hazard. STANDARD FUEL FILTER PART NO. 298090 OR 5018 (WITHOUT FUEL PUMP) FUEL HOSE CLAMPS CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS AIR COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage. CLEANING DEBRIS WARNING 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. Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris. CLEAN CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Use a brush or dry cloth. CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN Finger Guard Rotating Screen Linkage, Springs, Controls Muffler, Spark Arrester 14 ADJUSTMENTS TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS Armature air gap . (0. 76 mm) Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 1/4 in. (6 mm) past top dead center (check when engine is cold). (0. 13 ­ 0. 18 mm) [1] [2] [3] [4] TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE CASING CLAMP SCREW Hold choke control to CHOKE or START position. Pull casing, wire and choke lever in direction of arrow to end of travel. Tighten casing clamp screw. CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the engine will be operated. Differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load may require minor carburetor adjustment. Air cleaner and its cover must be assembled to carburetor before starting engine. The carburetor on this engine is equipped with an idle mixture valve with a limiter (see inset), which allows some adjustment, and an idle speed adjustment screw. WARNING TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. HOLE IN GOVERNOR CONTROL PLATE GOVERNOR CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST CARBURETOR CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER STOP SWITCH IDLE MIXTURE VALVE WITH LIMITER IDLE SPEED SCREW [1] [2] GOVERNOR CONTROL RACK CASING CLAMP SCREW [3] [4] [1] [2] Move remote throttle control to FAST position. Hole in governor control lever (located just behind governor control plate) must align with hole in governor control plate, as illustrated above. If holes do not line up, loosen casing clamp screw and then move governor control rack until it does. Governor control lever must make good contact with stop switch (if equipped). Readjust if necessary. [3] [4] [5] [6] [5] [6] [7] To adjust idle speed, start engine and warm up about 5 minutes. With engine running, place equipment throttle control in SLOW position. [. . . ] Toute pièce de remplacement équivalente en · Soupapes et interrupteurs de dépression, de température, de position. performance et durabilité peut être utilisée pour l'entretien ou la réparation. Le propriétaire est responsable de l'exécution de tout entretien requis tel que défini dans le manuel d'instruction · Connecteurs et assemblages. B&S sur l'entretien et la réparation. [. . . ]