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Model Series

Covered in

This Manual

28N700

287700

28P700

28Q700

28S700
28U700

310700

311700

312700
313700

Operating & Maintenance

Instructions

Model

Type

Code

Month Day

Year

Note: General Model Series numbers noted above include many specific numbers
like the ones 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

3-5

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Engine Information

6

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Oil

7

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Fuel and Starting Information

8

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Starting and Stopping

9-10

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Maintenance

11-13

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Adjustments

14

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Parts and Service & Storage

15-16

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Warranty Information

17

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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.

In the USA and Canada our 24 hour hotline is

1-800-233-3723

Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201

www.briggsandstratton.com

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 Copyright 2000 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation

FORM NO. 274789-9/00

Summary of Contents for 287700 Series

Page 1: ...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 thes...

Page 2: ...ission labels The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine is certified to be emissions compliant assuming proper maintenance in accordance...

Page 3: ...ition a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided...

Page 4: ...T Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill Do not choke carburetor to stop engine WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut off valve O...

Page 5: ...fornia requires this Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal land WARNING Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands fee...

Page 6: ...solely according to the product and emissions warranties stated elsewhere in this manual MODEL SERIES 280000 Bore 3 7 16 in 87 31 mm Stroke 3 1 16 in 77 78 mm Displacement 28 42 cu in 465 7 cc MODEL...

Page 7: ...ynthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals F 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 32 CAUTION Air cooled engines ru...

Page 8: ...emoving gas cap 4 Remove cap Fill tank to approximately 1 1 2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion Be careful not to overfill Briggs Stratton Smart fill fuel can fills to the correct l...

Page 9: ...p rope handle Pull slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback 7 Let engine warm up Choke Equipped Move choke control off or toward FAST a short dis tance at a...

Page 10: ...to START CAUTION To prolong starter life use short starting cycles 5 seconds maximum then wait one minute Follow equipment manufacturer s recommendations for charging battery 6 Let engine warm up Cho...

Page 11: ...er 4 Inspect spark arrester if equipped 4 Replace spark plug 4 Replace in line fuel filter if equipped 4 Clean cooling system 4 Check valve clearance 4 Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use then...

Page 12: ...B CARTRIDGE 496894 PRE CLEANER 212403 STUD BASE CARTRIDGE PRE CLEANER 5053 REMOVING AND RE INSTALLING AIR CLEANER 1 Remove cover knob and cover 2 Remove cartridge knob 3 Carefully lift air cleaner ass...

Page 13: ...u mulated debris This is especial ly important if cutting tall grass WARNING Daily or before every use clean grass chaff or accumu lated debris from engine Keep linkage spring and controls clean Keep...

Page 14: ...ipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the engine will be operated DO NOT EXCEED this speed Differences in fuel temperature altitude or load may require minor carburetor...

Page 15: ...our dealer locator map on our web site or in the Yellow Pages directory under Engines Gasoline or Gasoline Engines or Lawn Mowers or similar category Note Walking fingers logo and Yellow Pages are reg...

Page 16: ...hen engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months Your Engine Type Code Model Fill in both sides clip and return to Briggs Stratton Corporation P O Box 1144 Name Address City State Zip Country To purc...

Page 17: ...you should contact a B S Service Representative at 1 414 259 5262 The emission warranty is a defects warranty Defects are judged on normal engine performance The warranty is not related to an in use...

Page 18: ...el Use clean fresh lead free gasoline and Briggs Stratton gasoline stabilizer Part No 5041 4 Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricati...

Page 19: ...consequential dam ages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Brigg...

Page 20: ...7 96 7 9 7 7 7 C 9 7 95 7 96 7 9 7 6 CE E 9 9 8 6 9 7 7 5 5 7 8 79 8 8 8 6 9 8 7 9 8 LM 9 8 7 97 MN 7 96 7 9 9 5 7 6 9 8 7 8 7 96 7 9 8 9 8 E 8 8 7 8 9 7 7 5 7 8 7 8 9 6 8 7 C 9 9 9 5 9 C 97 96 8 7 9...

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