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Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
470000
540000
Model Type Code
Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model Month Day Year
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.
WARNING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Emission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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The Power That Works For You. Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regard- ing the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels. The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running tim
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BEFORE OPERATING 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 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO • Make you aware of hazards associated with engines • Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those hazards, and • Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury. The safety alert symbol ( ) is used to ident
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SAFETY WARNING WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flam- Starting engine creates sparking. mable and explosive. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Explosion and fire could result. WHEN ADDING FUEL • If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine. • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes • Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors before removing gas cap. are flammable. • Fill fue
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SAFETY WARNING WARNING Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, especially muffler, become extremely hot. colorless, poison gas. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. • Start and run engine outdoors. • Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before • Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
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ENGINE INFORMATION MODEL SERIES 470000 11 12 13 1 2 10 16 15 16 3 3 4 14 9 20 5 8 17 6 7 1. Oil fill cap 12. Air Cleaner 18 2. Dipstick 13. Fuel pump (if equipped) 3. Spark plug (2 locations) 14. Muffler 4. Starter solenoid 15. Choke control 5. Starter 16. Throttle control 6 19 (2 possible locations) 6. Oil drain plug (2 locations) 7. Fan belt 17. Radiator reservoir 8. Fuel filter 18. Oil filter 9. Radiator drain plug 19. Oil pressure sensor 10. Radiator screen and handle 20. Engine Model label
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ENGINE INFORMATION MODEL SERIES 540000 12 12 1 19 11 10 13 2 3 14 4 18 3 9 15 5 6 16 8 17 7 7 1. Choke control 10. Carburetor 2. Breather/Breather tube 11. Mechanical fuel pump 3. Spark plug (2 locations) 12. Air cleaner 4. Engine Model label 13. Oil Fill Model Type Code 14. Dipstick xxxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx 15. Regulator/Rectifier 5. Oil pressure sensor 16. Starter solenoid 6. Oil filter 17. Starter 7. Oil drain plug (2 locations) 18. Exhaust system/Muffler 8. Rotating screen 19. Throttle contro
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OIL SAE Viscosity Grades CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond ** repair and will not be covered under warranty. * OIL CAPACITY Model Series Capacity 470000 87 oz. (2.6 l)* 540000 80 oz. (2.3 l)* -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100 °F -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 °C *Approximate amount when changing oil and filter. STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL C
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FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated or on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or ethers. can be used within 30 days. Excessive amounts of these blends can damage the fuel • Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. system or cause performance problems. I
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STARTING & STOPPING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CAUTION If engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch, the switch will either activate a warning device or stop the engine when the BEFORE STARTING ENGINE FOR THE FIRST TIME: engine runs low on oil. (Read the operating instructions supplied • Fill and check oil level. by the equipment manufacturer to determine if and how your • Fill with fresh gasoline. engine is equipped.) See OIL PRESSURE on page 12 for oil filling instructions. • Fill and check cool
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend 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 your warranty. ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engi
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MAINTENANCE CHANGING OIL AND OIL FILTER Change oil and filter after first 50 hours and every 100 hours thereafter. [1] With engine OFF but still warm, remove oil drain plug and drain oil into OIL FILTER appropriate receptacle. Reinstall drain plug [2] Remove oil filter. Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil. [3] Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more. [4] Place engine level. Remove oil fill cap and ad
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MAINTENANCE CHANGING COOLANT (MODEL 470000) Coolant should be replaced every year, unless an approved extended life coolant is used. Then replace every 3000 hours. WARNING • A 50/50% mixture is required of phosphate-free antifreeze and Never remove radiator cap or radiator reservoir tap water for heat dissipation, rust resistance and lubrication. cap while the engine is hot or running. Severe thermal burns or injury can occur by escaping [1] Remove drain plug. As coolant is running out, open rad
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. CLEAN DEBRIS Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep area around and RADIATOR behind muffler free of any combustible debris. SCREEN Model 470000: Use the handle on the radiator screen to lift off for HANDLE cleaning. Clean screen thoroughly and clean radiator fins. CLEAN DEBRIS Model 540000: Remove front carburetor cover, and clean around CLEAN DEBRIS intake manifold and carburetor. CAUTION: Do no
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ADJUSTMENTS Disconnect spark plug and battery before performing adjustments. WARNING REMOTE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS MODEL 4700000 THROTTLE STOP THROTTLE LEVER ALTERNATE REMOTE THROTTLE WIRE AND CASING THROTTLE WIRE AND CASING ALTERNATE REMOTE THROTTLE CASING CLAMP SCREW THROTTLE CASING CLAMP SCREW CHOKE LEVER REMOTE CHOKE CASING CLAMP SCREW Throttle control adjustment Choke control adjustment [1] Move choke control to CHOKE position. (Carburetor [1] Move throttle control to FAST. (Swivel should be
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STORAGE Then, engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months. STORAGE [2] While engine is still warm, change oil. Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [3] Remove spark plugs and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of engine [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential oil into each cylinder. Replace spark plugs and crank slowly carburetor parts: to distribute oil. a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline [4] Clean engine of surface debris, chaff or grass.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2003 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2003 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 the time periods and subject to t
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Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THERE- AFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES (AN
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(Cette page ne s’applique que pour le Canada et les Etats−Unis) La Corporation Briggs & Stratton (B&S), le California Air Resources Board (CARB) et le Bureau de protection environnementale des EtatsUnis (US EPA) Garantie sur le système d’échappement (Garantie contre les défectuosités, droits et obligations du propriétaire) LA GARANTIE SUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉCHAPPEMENT EST APPLICABLE SUR LES MOTEURS VANTES QUI ONT ÉTÉ ACHETÉS ET UTILISÉS AILLEURS AUX ETATS−UNIS (ET APRÉS LE 1ER CERTIFIÉS ACHETÉS EN CA
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