Simplicity ENGINE, MODELS 290000 300000 350000 380000 Manual de utilizare

Marca: Simplicity

Model: ENGINE, MODELS 290000 300000 350000 380000

Categorie: Accesorii pentru autovehicule

Tip: Manual de utilizare

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This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks

associated with engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the

proper use and care of the engine. Because Briggs & Stratton Corporation does not

necessarily know what equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read

and understand these instructions and the instructions for the equipment.Save these

original instructions for future reference.

Note:The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and

may differ from your specific model. Contact your dealer if you have questions.

For replacement parts or technical assistance, record below the engine model, type,

and code numbers along with the date of purchase. These numbers are located on your

engine (see theFeatures and Controlssection).

Date of Purchase

Engine Model - Type - Trim

Engine Serial Number 

European Office Contact

Information

For questions regarding European emissions, please contact our European office at:

Max-Born-Straße 2, 68519 Viernheim, Germany.

European Union (EU) Stage

V (5): Carbon Dioxide (CO

)

Values

Carbon dioxide values of Briggs & Stratton EU Type-Approval Certificate engines can be

found by entering CO2 into the search window on BriggsandStratton.com.

Recycling Information



Recycle all packaging, used oil, and batteries according to

applicable government regulations.

Operator Safety

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

The safety alert symbol ( ) is used to identify safety information about hazards that

can result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used

with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In

addition, 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,could result in death or

serious injury.

 CAUTIONindicates a hazard which, if not avoided,could result in minor or

moderate injury.

NOTICEindicates a situation thatcould result in damage to the product.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Safety information about

hazards that can result in

personal injury.

Read and understand the

Operator's Manual before

operating or servicing the

unit.

Fire hazard Explosion hazard

Shock hazard Toxic fume hazard

Hot surface hazard Noise hazard - Ear protection

recommended for extended

use.

Thrown object hazard -

Wear eye protection.

Explosion hazard

Frostbite hazard Kickback hazard

Amputation hazard -

moving parts

Chemical hazard

Thermal heat hazard Corrosive

Safety Messages

WARNING

Briggs & Stratton® Engines are not designed for and are not to be used to power:

fun-karts; go-karts; children's, recreational, or sport all-terrain vehicles (ATVs);

motorbikes; hovercraft; aircraft products; or vehicles used in competitive events not

sanctioned by Briggs & Stratton. For information about competitive racing products,

see www.briggsracing.com. For use with utility and side-by-side ATVs, please contact

Briggs & Stratton Power Application Center, 1-866-927-3349. Improper engine

application may result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Gaseous vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

When Adding Fuel

• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.

• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if

necessary.

When Starting Engine

• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place

and secured.

• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

When Operating Equipment

• Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the air

filter (if equipped) removed.

When Transporting Equipment

• On Natural / Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas engines, transport with fuel cylinder empty

or valve closed, or fuel tank disconnected.

When Storing Fuel Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank

• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have

pilot lights or other ignition sources because they can ignite fuel vapors.

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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 flammable.

WARNING

POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a

poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT see it, smell it, or

taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed

to carbon monoxide gas. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using

this product, get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon

monoxide poisoning.

• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents to

reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being

drawn towards occupied spaces.

• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide

alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke

alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.

• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces,

sheds, or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and

windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces

and can linger for hours, even after this product has shut off.

• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from

occupied spaces.

WARNING

Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine

faster than you can let go.

Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.

• When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then

pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

• Remove all external equipment / engine loads before starting engine.

• Direct-coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to, blades,

impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.

WARNING

Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or

accessories.

Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.

• Operate equipment with guards in place.

• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become

caught.

WARNING

Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become

extremely hot.

Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.

Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.

• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching.

• Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and cylinder area.

• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or

operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land

unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section

4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or federal jurisdictions

may have similar laws. Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or

dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this

engine.

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.

Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or

laceration.

Fire hazard

Before performing adjustments or repairs:

• Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug.

• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start.)

• Use only correct tools.

• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed.

• Replacement parts must be of the same design and installed in the same position

as the original parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the unit,

and may result in injury.

• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may

later shatter during operation.

When testing for spark:

• Use approved spark plug tester.

• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.

WARNING

Gaseous fuels are extremely flammable and readily form explosive air-vapor

mixtures at ambient temperatures.

If you smell gas:

• Do not start the engine.

• Do not actuate any electrical switches.

• Do not use a phone in the vicinity.

• Evacuate the area.

• Contact the gas supplier or fire department.

WARNING

Wear eye protection when doing repair work.

Frostbite can result from skin / eye contact with leaking LP liquid.

• Installation, adjustment and repair work should be done by a qualified technician.

• Regularly check flexible supply line. Make sure they are in good condition.

Replace damaged or leaking components.

WARNING

Missing or inoperative "fuel lock-off" valve can cause a fire or explosion.

• Do not operate the equipment if the "fuel lock-off" valve is missing or inoperative.

Features and Controls

Engine Controls

Compare the illustration (Figure: 1, 2, 3) with your engine to familiarize yourself with the

location of various features and controls.

A. Engine Identification Numbers Model - Type - Code

B. Spark Plug

C. Air Cleaner

D. Dipstick

E. Oil Filter (if equipped)

F. Oil Drain Plug

G. Oil Pressure Sensor

H. Air Intake Grille

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I. Electric Starter

J. Rewind Starter (if equipped)

K. LPG/NG Mixer

L. Exhaust Manifold

M. Muffler (if equipped)

N. Oil Cooler (if equipped)

Control Symbols and Meanings

Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

Engine speed - Fast Engine speed - Slow

Engine speed - Stop On - Off

Operation

Oil Recommendations

Oil Capacity:See theSpecificationssection.

NOTICE

This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Equipment manufacturers

or dealers may have added oil to the engine. Before you start the engine for the first

time, make sure to check the oil level and add oil as specified by the instructions in

this manual. If you start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and

will not be covered under warranty.

We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton

Warranty Certified oils for best

performance. Other high-quality detergent oils are permitted if classified for service SF,

SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do not use special additives.

Outdoor temperatures determine the correct oil viscosity for the engine. Use the chart

to select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected. Engines on

most outdoor power equipment operate well with 5W-30 Synthetic oil. For equipment

operated in hot temperatures, Vanguard

15W-50 Synthetic oil gives the best

protection.



A SAE 30 -Below 40 °F (4 °C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.

B 10W-30 -Above 80 °F (27 °C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil

consumption. Checkthe oil level frequently.

C 5W-30

D Synthetic 5W-30

E

Vanguard

Synthetic 15W-50

Check and Add Oil

See Figure: 4

Before checking or adding oil

• Make sure the engine is level.

• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.

• See the Specifications section for oil capacity.

NOTICE

This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Equipment manufacturers

or dealers may have added oil to the engine. Before you start the engine for the first

time, make sure to check the oil level and add oil according to the instructions in this

manual. If you start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will

not be covered under warranty.

Check Oil Level

1. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 4) and wipe with a clean cloth.

2. Install and tighten the dipstick (A, Figure 4).

3. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Correct oil level is at the top of the full

indicator (B, Figure 4) on the dipstick.

Add Oil

1. If the oil level is low, slowly add oil into the engine oil fill (C, Figure 4). Do not

overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and then check the oil level.

2. Reinstall and tighten the dipstick (A, Figure 4).

Low Oil Protection System (if equipped)

Some engines are equipped with a low oil sensor. If the oil is low, the sensor will either

activate a warning light or stop the engine. Stop the engine and follow these steps

before restarting the engine.

• Make sure the engine is level.

• Check the oil level. See the Check Oil Level section.

• If the oil level is low, add the proper amount of oil. Start the engine and make sure

the warning light (if equipped) is not activated.

• If the oil level is not low, do not start the engine. Contact a Briggs & Stratton

Authorized Service Dealer to have the oil problem corrected.

Fuel Recommendations

WARNING

Missing or inoperative "fuel lock-off" valve can cause a fire or explosion.

• Do not operate the equipment if the "fuel lock-off" valve is missing or inoperative.

Fuel must meet these requirements

• Use clean, dry fuel, free of moisture or any particulate material. Using fuels outside

the following recommended values may cause performance problems.

• In engines set up to run on LPG, commercial grade HD5 LPG is recommended.

Recommended fuel composition is fuel with a minimum fuel energy of 2500 BTU's/

ft³ with maximum propylene content of 5% and butane and heavier gas content of

2.5% and minimum propane content of 90%.

NG or LPG engines are certified to operate on natural or liquid propane gas. The

emissions control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications).

WARNING

The equipment on which this engine is mounted is equipped with an automatic safety

gas "fuel lock-off" valve. Do not operate the equipment if the "fuel lock-off" valve is

missing or inoperative

Add Fuel

WARNING

Gaseous vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

When Adding Fuel

• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.

• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace is

necessary.

For information on refueling natural or LP gas engines, read the operating instructions

supplied by the equipment manufacturer.

Start and Stop Engine

See Figure: 5

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Start Engine

WARNING

Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine

faster than you can let go.

Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.

• When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then

pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

WARNING

Gaseous vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

When Starting Engine

• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place and

secured.

• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

WARNING

POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a

poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT see it, smell it, or

taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to

carbon monoxide gas. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this

product, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may

have carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents to

reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being

drawn towards occupied spaces.

• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide

alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke

alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.

• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces,

sheds, or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and

windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces

and can linger for hours, even after this product has shut off.

• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from

occupied spaces.

NOTICE This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you

start the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual.

If you start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be

covered under warranty.

Note:Equipment may have remote controls. See the equipment manual for location and

operation of remote controls.

1. Check the engine oil. See the Check Oil Level section.

2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.

3. Move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 5), if equipped, to the OPEN position.

4. Push the stop switch (F, Figure 5), if equipped, to the ON position.

5. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 5), if equipped, to the FAST position. Operate

the engine in the FAST position.

6. Rewind Start, if equipped with key switch: Turn the key switch (D, Figure 5) to

the ON position.

7. Rewind Start, if equipped: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (E, Figure 5). Pull

the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.

WARNING

Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the

engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could

result. When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and

then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

8. Electric Start, if equipped: Turn the electric start switch (D, Figure 5) to the ON

or START position.

NOTICE To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles (five seconds

maximum). Wait one minute between starting cycles.

Note:If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, contact your local dealer or go

to VanguardEngines.com or call 1-800-999-9333 (in USA).

Stop Engine

1. Stop Switch, if equipped: Push the stop switch (F, Figure 5) to the OFF position.

Key Switch, if equipped: With the throttle control in the SLOW position, turn the

key switch (D, Figure 5) to the OFF position. Remove the key and keep in a safe

place out of the reach of children.

2. After the engine stops, move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 5), if equipped, to the

CLOSED position.

Maintenance

NOTICE If the engine is tipped during maintenance, the fuel tank, if mounted on

engine, must be empty and the spark plug side must be up. If the fuel tank is not

empty and if the engine is tipped in any other direction, it may be difficult to start due

to oil or gasoline contaminating the air filter and/or the spark plug.

WARNING

When performing maintenance that requires the unit to be tipped, the fuel tank, if

mounted on the engine, must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or

explosion.

We recommend that you see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer for all

maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts.

NOTICE All the components used to build this engine must remain in place for

proper operation.

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.

Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or

laceration.

Fire hazard

Before performing adjustments or repairs:

• Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug.

• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start).

• Use only correct tools.

• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed.

• Replacement parts must be of the same design and installed in the same position

as the original parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the unit,

and may result in injury.

• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may

later shatter during operation.

When testing for spark:

• Use approved spark plug tester.

• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.

Emissions Control Service

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and

systems may be performed by any off-road engine repair establishment or

individual. However, to obtain "no charge" emissions control service, the work must be

performed by a factory authorized dealer. See the Emissions Control Statements.

Maintenance Schedule

Every 8 Hours or Daily

• Check engine oil level

• Clean area around muffler and controls

Every 100 Hours or Annually

• Replace spark plugs

• Change engine oil

• Replace oil filter (if equipped)

•

Clean or change air filter

•

Clean pre-cleaner (if equipped)

• Service exhaust system

•

Check valve clearance

Every 400 Hours or Annually

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Service cooling system

•

Clean oil cooler fins

In dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present, clean more often.

Not required unless engine performance problems are noted.

Service Spark Plug

See Figure:6

Check the gap (A, Figure6) with a wire gauge (B). If necessary, reset the gap. Install

and tighten the spark plug to the recommended torque. For gap setting or torque, see

theSpecificationssection.

Note:In some areas, local law requires using a resistor spark plug to suppress ignition

signals. If this engine was originally equipped with a resistor spark plug, use the same

type for replacement.

Service Exhaust System