Briggs & Stratton 405700 Operator's Manual
Engines model series 405700; 406700; 407700; 445700
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In the Interest of Safety
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Oil & Fuel Recommendations
Starting & Stopping
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Adjustments
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Maintenance
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Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
www.briggsandstratton.com
Before starting this engine, read and understand
this Operator/Owner Manual . Failure to follow instructions
in this manual could result in serious injury or death.
Model Series 405700, 406700, 407700,
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Copyright 1998 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operator/Owner Manual
Model
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Maintenance Schedule
Service, Storage & Specifications
Emission System Warranty
About Engine Warranty
Engine Warranty
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FORM NO. 273694-10/98
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Summary of Contents for Briggs & Stratton 405700
- Page 1 Before starting this engine, read and understand this Operator/Owner Manual . Failure to follow instructions in this manual could result in serious injury or death. Operator/Owner Manual Model Series 405700, 406700, 407700, 445700 Model Type Code For future reference, write your engine Model/Type/Code here.
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Page 2: In The Interest Of Safety
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad en- gine repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. -
Page 3: Oil & Fuel Recommendations
Oil & Fuel Recommendations Fuel This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum Before starting engine, check oil level as shown below. of 85 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor Change and add oil according to chart below. -
Page 4: Starting And Stopping
Starting & Stopping Choke operation/engine warm-up Start engine This is a low emissions engine which operates differently from Always keep hands and feet clear of mower blade or previously built engines. It is designed for maximum perfor- other rotating machinery. mance and life if operated with the choke fully open (in RUN) and throttle fully open (in FAST). - Page 5 Adjustments Control adjustments Carburetor adjustments The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed. WIRE Air cleaner and air cleaner cover must be assembled to To prevent accidental starting when carburetor before starting engine.
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Page 6: Maintenance
See Maintenance Schedule, page 8. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. Maintenance Note that more frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions. Air cleaner WIRE To prevent accidental starting when KNOBS servicing engine or equipment, remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and disconnect battery at negative terminal. - Page 7 See Maintenance Schedule, page 8. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. Maintenance Note that more frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions. Keep engine and parts clean. Grass or chaff may clog the air cooling system, especially after prolonged operation cutting tall, dry grass.
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Page 8: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule 273694 Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Every 8 Hours 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours or Maintenance Operation Yearly or Daily Every Season Every Season Every Season... - Page 9 Tune-up specifications any angle at which operator and equipment can function safely. Armature air gap is .008-.012 in. (.20-.30 mm) Model Series 405700, 406700, 407700 Spark plug gap is .030 in. (.76 mm) Bore ......
- Page 10 Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 273694 In the interest of the environment, B&S engines that meet strict emis- TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 sion requirements are labeled, “This engine conforms to 1995 - 1998 AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND California emission regulations for ULGE engines and U.S.
- Page 11 About your engine warranty: (see back cover for statement of LIMITED WARRANTY). Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes 4. Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil, to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service or an incorrect grade of lubricating oil (check oil level daily Dealer may perform warranty repairs.
- Page 12 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY effective July 1, 1998 Replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 1998 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.
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