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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
42A700
42B700
42D700
42E700
422700
460700
461700
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.
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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
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Copyright 1999 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operating & Maintenance
Type
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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
paralysis), or even death.
In the USA and Canada our 24 hour hotline is
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Instructions
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WARNING
1-800-233-3723
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
www.briggsandstratton.com
FORM NO. 274279-10/99
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- Page 1 Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual 42A700 42B700 42D700 42E700 422700 460700 461700 Model Type Code Note: General Model Series numbers noted above include many specific numbers Month Day Year 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
274279 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 •... - Page 4 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. shock. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. traumatic amputation, or laceration. WHEN ADDING FUEL •...
- Page 5 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, colorless, poison gas. hair, clothing, or accessories. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can fainting or death. result.
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Page 6: Engine Parts
ENGINE PARTS 1. Spark plug wire 2. Carburetor 6. Oil drain plug 3. Air cleaner 7. Crankshaft 4. Rotating screen 8. 12V electric starter 5. Emission label and Engine 9. Fuel filter Model Type Code label 10. Oil fill/Dipstick xxxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx 11. -
Page 7: Oil Capacity
274279 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 Engine without oil filter holds approximately 1-1/2 quarts °... -
Page 8: Adding Fuel
FUEL • This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust TYPE OF FUEL TO USE Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications). • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 77 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. -
Page 9: Starting And Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER TO START ENGINE FULL Ï Ï Ï Ï Choke [2] Open fuel shut-off valve Ï (if equipped). [4] Move throttle to FAST (if [3] Move choke control to equipped). Operate en- [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). CHOKE or START. - Page 10 STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped) TO START ENGINE FULL Ï Ï Choke [2] Open fuel shut-off valve Ï (if equipped). [4] Move throttle to FAST (if [3] Move choke control to equipped). Operate en- CHOKE or START. [1] Check oil level.
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Page 11: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL Regular maintenance will improve the performance and Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & control devices and systems may be performed by any Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. -
Page 12: Air Cleaner
MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER CHANGING OIL FILTER All engines have an oval air cleaner cartridge. In addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner. Change oil filter after every 100 hours. CLEANING PRE-CLEANERS AND CARTRIDGES CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. - Page 13 MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire WARNING from the spark plug, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking.
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Page 14: Cleaning Debris
MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth. Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris. -
Page 15: Carburetor Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL TO ADJUST CARBURETOR IDLE If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote SPEED throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized SCREW Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. CARBURETOR THROTTLE NON-ADJUSTABLE... -
Page 16: Service & Storage
SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS BRIGGS & STRATTON SERVICE PART PART NO. (or equivalent) See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and Air cleaner cartridge 394018 is equipped with special service tools. - Page 17 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 MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND...
- Page 18 About your engine warranty: (see next page for statement of LIMITED WARRANTY). Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes 4. Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil, Dealer may perform warranty repairs.
- Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY effective July 1, 1999 Replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 1999 LIMITED WARRANTY “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.