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- Page 1 FORM NO. 276354-8/05 PRINTED IN U.S.A. © Copyright 2005 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation Operating & Maintenance Instructions The Power That Works For You® Model 54000 Series covered in this manual www.briggsandstratton.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety References SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENGINE: The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety Read information about hazards that can result in personal Fire 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. -
Page 3: Features
Features Choke Control (if equipped) Carburetor Breather/Breather Tube Mechanical Fuel Pump Spark Plug (2 locations) Air Cleaner Engine Model Label Oil Fill Oil Pressure Sensor Dipstick Oil Filter Regulator/Rectifier Oil Drain Plug (2 locations) Starter Solenoid Rotating Screen Starter Cover-Carburetor... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information WARNING WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, Gasoline and its vapors are extremely an odorless, colorless, poison gas. flammable and explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide can Fire or explosion can cause severe cause nausea, fainting or death. burns or death. •... -
Page 5: Oil
Safety Information WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration. Before performing maintenance or repairs: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. -
Page 6: Fuel
Adding Oil First add 67 oz (2 liters). Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds. See Starting Instructions. Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds. Then add more oil slowly to bring level to FULL mark on dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL. Checking Oil Level •... - Page 7 Starting Operating Gasoline Powered Engines • Allow engine to warm up several seconds to several minutes depending on outside The controls used for starting are located on the engine temperature. or on the equipment for which it powers. Read your •...
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Page 8: Maintenance
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 Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as Unintentional sparking can result well, may damage the engine, and may result in in fire or electric shock. - Page 9 Changing Oil and Oil Filter Adding Oil First add 67 oz (2 liters). Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 50 hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds. the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
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Page 10: Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner Clean cartridge every 100 hours. To clean cartridge, CAUTION gently tap on end with handle of screwdriver. Replace cartridge every 400 hours. Clean and replace more Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean often under dusty conditions. foam. -
Page 11: Storage
Cleaning Debris Locate air cleaner bracket. The bracket will pivot Reinstall the panel and tighten the two screws away from the engine when the bolt on the lower until you hear a click. part of the bracket is loosened. Pivot air cleaner assembly back onto engine. Loosen the nut that secures the bolt of the air Tighten the nut securing the bracket bolt. -
Page 12: Service
Service Emission Information Engines that are certified to meet the California Air See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton must display information regarding the Emissions Parts and is equipped with special service tools. -
Page 13: Specifications
Specifications Model, Type and Code Number We recommend that you use an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. Use only genuine To get replacement parts or technical assistance in the Briggs &... -
Page 14: Warranty Information
Warranty Information The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect B&S are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine. Warranty on your small off-road engine (SORE). In California, Your emissions control system includes parts such as the new small off-road engines model year 2006 and later must be carburetor, air cleaner, ignition system, fuel line, muffler and... -
Page 15: Limited Warranty
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. - Page 16 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.
- Page 17 Dispositions de la garantie de défectuosité du Consultez les informations sur la Déclaration de garantie du système de contrôle des contrôle des émissions de Briggs & Stratton émissions de Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), période de durabilité des émissions du California Air Resources Board (CARB) et de la et l'indice d'air sur l'étiquette United States Environmental Protection Agency d'émissions de votre moteur...