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Operator’s Manual
Intek Intek
Model 400000 Model 440000
Extended Life Series Extended Life Series
Copyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Form No. 277103-3/07
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.
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SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED Safety References WITH THIS ENGINE: Read The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety Fire Operating information about hazards that can result in personal Manual 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, Explosion Oil a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard. Kickback Fuel DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result i
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Features 1 2 3 4 10 5 11 6 8 7 9 1. Dipstick/Oil fill 4 2. Rotating screen 3. Fuel pump 4. Air cleaner 3 5. Intake manifold 6. Choke control bracket 7. Carburetor 8. Speed control bracket 9. Engine Identification (Model-Type-Code) 10. Spark plug wire 11. Oil filter 12. Fuel filter (if equipped) 13. 12V electric starter 14. Oil drain plug 1 10 12 13 14 3
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Safety Information WARNING WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely Engines give off carbon monoxide, an flammable and explosive. odorless, colorless, poison gas. Fire or explosion can cause severe Breathing carbon monoxide can burns or death. cause nausea, fainting or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL Start and run engine outdoors. Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, minutes before removing gas cap. even if doors or windows are open. Fi
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Safety Information WARNING WARNING Rotating parts can contact or entangle Unintentional sparking can result in hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accesso- fire or electric shock. ries. Unintentional start-up can result in Traumatic amputation or severe lacera- entanglement, traumatic amputation, tion can result. or laceration. 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, danglin
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Starting 1. Check oil level. Ensure level is at FULL mark on CAUTION dipstick. Use a high quality motor oil. Review oil recommendations for selection of oil grade for Operation of this engine is for the application it expected starting temperature. was intended. All the components used to build 2. Open the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped. this engine assembly must remain in place for the proper operation of this engine. 3. Move choke control to CHOKE and speed control to FAST or RUN. OIL PRESSU
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Troubleshooting Engine will not start. Out of Fuel Add clean fresh fuel. WARNING Ensure fuel cap, and air Engine Flooded cleaner are in place before starting engine. Move CHOKE to RUN position. Turn engine over (use short starting cycles 5 seconds, then wait a Before refueling − turn minute) until engine starts. engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before Low Oil removing gas cap. Check oil level with dipstick. Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings for Ref
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Oil Capacity SAE Viscosity Grades Engine without oil filter holds approximately 1-7/8 quarts ** (60 ounces; 1.8 liter). * Engine equipped with oil filter holds approximately 2 quarts (64 ounces; 1.9 liters). -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100 °F -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 °C Recommendations STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Use a high quality detergent motor oil, such as Briggs & Stratton 30W, Part Number 100005 (20 oz) CAUTION or 100028 (48 oz). DO NOT use special additives
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Fuel Recommendations CAUTION Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends can within 30 days. damage the fuel system or cause performance Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. problems. If any
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Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs WARNING & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Unintentional sparking can result Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not in fire or electric shock. perform as well, may damage the engine, and may result in injury. In addition, use of other parts may void Fire or explosion can cause your warranty. severe burns or death. Unintentional start-up can result Emission
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Changing Oil Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 50 hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating the WARNING engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. 1. Place engine/equipment level. Disconnect spark plug wires and 2. Change oil with engine OFF but still warm. keep away from spark plugs. 3. Clean around oil drain plug and remove. Disconnect battery at negative pole. 4. Drain oil into appropriate receptacle. 5. Reinstall drain plug. 6. Clean around dipstick and
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Extended Life Series Air Cleaner 1. To remove, loosen the screws of the air cleaner Note: The cartridge is surrounded by a thin foam sleeve. If this sleeve is torn or damaged, replace the cover and pull cover off. entire cartridge. 2. The air cleaner cartridge is located under the cover. To remove the cartridge, pull up along the CAUTION outside edge until it snaps out. DO NOT OIL the foam sleeve or the cartridge, this 3. Inspect the cartridge and brush off any dirt or will damage the cartr
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Flat Panel Air Cleaner 1. See illustration for removing and installing air CAUTION cleaner cover. 2. Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge, and foam Do not use pressurized air or a solvents to clean pre-cleaner (if equipped) to prevent debris from cartridge. (They may damage the cartridge.) entering carburetor. Improper installation of air cleaner cover may cause damage to engine. 3. Wash pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water to clean. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Saturate with engine oil.
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Carburetor Adjustment The carburetor on this engine is not adjustable. WARNING Engines operated above 5000 feet (1524 meters) may require a high altitude carburetor main jet. Contact a The manufacturer of the equipment on which Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer for high this engine is installed specifies top speed at altitude carburetor main jet information. which the engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed. Combustion Deposits We recommend that after every 100-400 hours you
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Storage Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. WARNING 1. To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts: When Transporting Equipment: a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or Transport with fuel tank EMPTY reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with or with fuel shut-off valve OFF. an alcohol or an ether), run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in tank: b) if fuel tank contains gasoline, either run
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Specifications We recommend that you contact an authorized Briggs Technical Information & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. Use only Engine Power Rating Information genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is In the state of California, Model 400000 and 440000 labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating engines are certified by
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Warranty Information 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) The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and periods of time listed below, provided there has been no B&S are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small Warranty on your sm
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ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and 4. Parts which are scored or broken because an apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any engine was operated with insufficient or Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty contaminated lubricating oil, or an incorrect grade repairs. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, of lubricating oil (check oil level daily or after every but sometimes requests for warranty service may not 8 hours of operation. Refill
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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective 12/06 LIMITED WARRANTY 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 parts 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 D
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