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Briggs & Stratton 540000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Briggs & Stratton 540000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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Model 540000
E Copyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A.
Operating & Maintenance Instructions
Betriebsanleitung & Wartungsvorschriften
Drifts- og vedligeholdelsesvejledning
Instrucciones de Mantenimiento & Operación
Instructions d'utilisation et de maintenance
Ïäçãßåò Ëåéôïõñãßáò & ÓõíôÞñçóçò
Istruzioni per l'uso e la manutenzione
Anvisninger for bruk og vedlikehold
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Instruções de operação e de manutenção
Instruktionsbok
Käyttö & Huolto-ohjeet
Vanguard
Model 610000
Form No. MS-3485-3/07
Vanguard
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Ïäçãßåò Ëåéôïõñãßáò & ÓõíôÞñçóçò Istruzioni per l’uso e la manutenzione Anvisninger for bruk og vedlikehold Gebruiksaanwijzing Instruções de operação e de manutenção Instruktionsbok Käyttö & Huolto-ohjeet Model 540000 Vanguard Model 610000 Vanguard E Copyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Form No. MS-3485-3/07 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Safety Specifications

    Fuel Fast In the state of California, Model 540000 and 610000 engines are certified by the California Air Resources Board to meet emissions standards for 1000 hours. Such certification does not grant the purchaser, owner or operator of this engine...
  • Page 4 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. muffler, become extremely hot. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. WHEN ADDING FUEL Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc.

  • Page 5: Oil Recommendations

    OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION: Engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before starting This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The emission control system for engine, fill with oil. Do not over fill. this engine is EM (Engine Modifications). Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ"...

  • Page 6: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE STARTING − SEE FIGURE EMISSION CONTROL • Use correct type of oil for expected starting temperature. Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and • Use fresh gasoline, which has higher volatility to improve starting. systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or •...
  • Page 7 CHANGING OIL AND OIL FILTER − SEE FIGURE CLEANING DEBRIS − SEE FIGURE Change oil and filter after first 5 to 8 hours and every 100 hours thereafter. WARNING 1. With engine OFF but still warm, remove oil drain plug Ê and drain oil into Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and appropriate receptacle.

  • Page 8: Engine Specifications

    STORAGE ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid and Model 540000 gum deposits to form in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. Mix fuel Bore ........
  • Page 9 Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control Look For Relevant Emissions Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), Defects Warranty Provisions the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Durability Period and and the United States Air Index Information On The following are specific provisions relative to your Emis- Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.

  • Page 10: Limited Warranty

    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 product 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.

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