Briggs & Stratton 406700 Series Operating & Maintenance Manual
Briggs & stratton operating & maintenance instructions
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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
405700
406700
407700
445700
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
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Engine Information
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Oil
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Fuel and Starting Information
Starting and Stopping
Maintenance
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Adjustments
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Parts and Service & Storage
Warranty Information
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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10-13
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Copyright 1999 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operating & Maintenance
Type
3-5
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of
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these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor
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bikes, aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in
competitive events. Use of these engines in such applications
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could result in property damage, serious injury (including
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paralysis), or even death.
In the USA and Canada our 24 hour hotline is
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Month Day Year
WARNING
1-800-233-3723
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
www.briggsandstratton.com
FORM NO. 274277-10/99
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- Page 1 Model Series Covered in This Manual 405700 406700 407700 445700 Model 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.
- Page 2 THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENT Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Briggs & 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.
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Page 3: Hazard Symbols And Meanings
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. - Page 4 SAFETY WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL Turn 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.
- Page 5 WARNING Engines give off 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. WARNING Running engines produce heat.
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Page 6: Engine Parts
1. Spark plug wire 2. Oil drain plug 3. 12V electric starter 4. Oil fill/Dipstick 5. Rotating screen 6. Air cleaner 7. Fuel pump GENERAL INFORMATION ENGINE MODEL This is a twin cylinder, overhead valve (OHV), air-cooled engine. It is a low emissions engine. -
Page 7: Oil Capacity
274277 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 Engine without oil filter holds approximately 1-7/8 quarts (60 ounces;... -
Page 8: Adding Fuel
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 or on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days. Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. -
Page 9: To Start Engine
ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER TO START ENGINE FULL Ï Ï Ï [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). [5] Insert key and turn 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. -
Page 10: Changing Oil
** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if very dirty. CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. -
Page 11: Air Cleaner
Note: Oil pressure gauge, if engine is equipped, is supplied by manufacturer of equipment. AIR CLEANER All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. In addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner. CLEANING PRE-CLEANERS AND CARTRIDGES CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. - Page 12 Debris may clog the engine’s air cooling system. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheat- ing and engine damage. screen, remove AIR CLEANER KNOBS SPARK PLUG Use only Briggs & Stratton Spark Tester (part number 19368) to check for spark.
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Page 13: Control Adjustments
(Carburetor choke should be completely closed.) [3] If not, loosen casing clamp screw. [4] Then move casing, wire and engine choke lever in direction shown until choke is completely closed. [5] Tighten casing clamp screw. Replace air cleaner. CLEAN PULL TO CHOKE... -
Page 14: Carburetor Adjustment
[3] If not, loosen casing clamp screw. Move casing and wire in direction shown by arrow until swivel is against throttle stop. [4] Tighten casing clamp screw. Replace air cleaner. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the engine will be operated. -
Page 15: Service & Storage
PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS BRIGGS & STRATTON PART PART NO. (or equivalent) Air cleaner cartridge Air cleaner pre-cleaner Oil filter Fuel filter (with fuel pump) Gas additive Resistor spark plug (Champion RC12YC) Static suppression spark plug (Champion QC12YC) - Page 16 SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [1] To 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 ether), run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or b) if fuel tank contains gasoline, either run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or add a gasoline additive to the...
- Page 17 Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner, ignition system, muffler and catalytic converter. Also in- cluded may be connectors and other emission related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, B&S will repair your small off- road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
- Page 18 6. Damage or wear to parts caused by dirt, which entered the engine because of improper air cleaner maintenance, re-assembly, or use of a non-original air cleaner element or cartridge. (At recommended intervals, clean and re-oil the Oil-Foam element or the foam pre-cleaner, and re- place the cartridge.) Read Operating &...
- Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY “Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the engine that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by purchaser.