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Briggs & Stratton 19E400 19F400 19G400 192400 196400 197400 250400 256400 257400 manual

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    Model Series Covered in This Manual 19E400 19F400 19G400 192400 196400 197400 250400 256400 257400 Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model T ype Code Month Day Y ear Note: G enera l M odel S erie s n umbe rs n oted a bove i ncl ude m any s pec ific n umbers like t he o nes o n y o ur e n g in e. T o g et r ep lacem ent p arts or t echnical a[...]

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    2 THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENT  Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Bri ggs & Stratton is committed to producing a line of engines which will make your life’s chores easier to perform. We have, at the same time, improved the design of our engines so they are environmentally friendly . Si nce 1995[...]

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    3 BEFORE OPERA TING ENGINE • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* • Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. THE OPERA TING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONT AIN SAFETY INFORMA TION TO • Make you aware of hazards associated with engine[...]

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    4 SAFETY W ARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fir e or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL • T urn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. • Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately 1[...]

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    5 SAFETY W ARNING Engines give of f carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. • Start and run engine outdoors. • Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open. W ARNING Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muf fler , beco[...]

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    6 ENGINE P ARTS 1. Rope handle 2. Blower housing 3. Carburetor 4. Air cleaner 5. Stop switch (if equipped) 6. Fuel fill 7. Fuel tank 8. OIL GARD  (if equipped) 9. Engine Model T ype Code xxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx 10. Spark plug wire 11 . Extended oil fill/Dipstick (if equipped) 12. Muffler/(Muffler guard, if equipped)/ (Spark arrester , if equipped[...]

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    7 OIL 274786 CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil . Check oil level before starting engine. I f you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty . OIL CAP ACITY Eng ine Model Series 190000 holds about 1-3/8 qts ( 44 oz s or 1.3 ltrs). Engine Model Ser[...]

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    8 FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 77 oct ane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from form ing i n t he f uel s yst em o r on e ssent ial carburetor p art s. Purchas e fuel in q uantity that can b e u sed w ithin 3 0 d ays. • Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. • Do not mix oil with gasol[...]

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    9 ST ARTING AND STOPPING REWI ND (MANUAL) ST AR TER TO ST ART ENGINE [1] Check oil level (see p.7). [2] Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped). [3 ] Mo ve throttle to F AST (if equipped). Operate engine with throttle in F A ST . [4] Move choke control lever to CHOKE. OIL LEVEL Choke Throttle 1/4 TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE SEVERAL TURNS COUNTER- CLOCKWI[...]

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    10 ST ARTING AND STOPPING ELEC TRIC (KEY) ST ARTER (if equipped) TO ST ART ENGINE [1] Check oil level (see p.7). [2] Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped). [3] Move throttle (if equipped) to F AST . Operate engine with throttle in F AST . [4] Move choke control lever to CHOKE. OIL LEVEL Choke Throttle Fuel shut-off valves 1/4 TURN COUNTER CLOCKWIS[...]

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    11 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance and exten d the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the engine, and may result in injury . In addition, use of other parts may void you[...]

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    12 MAINTENANCE CHANGING OIL IN GEAR REDUCTION (if equipped) Change oil in gear reduction after every 100 hours of operation. [1] T o drain oil, loosen 4 gear case cover screws an d drain oil into appropriat e receptac le. [2] After draining, torque 4 screws to 85 in-lbs. [3] T o refill, pour SAE 30 oil into oil fill hole until it runs out level che[...]

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    13 MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE P ARTS 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. W ARNING If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and discon[...]

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    14 ADJUSTMENTS THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT 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 . W ARNING Prevent unintentional starting. Before performing adjustments: • Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. • Disconnec[...]

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    Add s ales t ax if y ou live in any of the following st ates: **AL 5%, CT 6%, FL 6.5 %, GA 4%, KY 6% , MI 6%, MN 6%, MO 4 .225%, NY 8.5%, OH 5%, TN 6%, TX 6. 25%, WA 6.5%, WI 5% Payment Method: Fill in both sides of this or der form car efully j Check or money order enclosed payable to Briggs & Stratton Corporation in the amount of $_______ (U.[...]

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    16 SER VICE & STORAGE STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [1] T o prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts: a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an et he r) , run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or b) if fuel tank contai[...]

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    17 In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded mess ages offering you engine maintenance information.           Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air [...]

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    18 In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded mess ages offering you engine maintenance information. About your engine warranty: (see next page for statement of LIMITED W ARRANTY). Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer m[...]

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    19 In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded mess ages offering you engine maintenance information. BRIGGS & STRA TTON ENGINE OWNER W ARRANTY POLICY effective July 1, 1999 Replaces all undated W arranties and all W arranties dated before July 1, 1999 LIMITED W ARRANTY “ Briggs & Stratton Corpora[...]

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