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Briggs & Stratton 400000 Series Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
400000
440000
Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific mod-
el number found 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
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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10-13
13-14
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 Copyright 2003 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.
Need assistance? Go to
for detailed information regarding
1-800-233-3723
Or call,
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to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages
offering engine maintenance information.
Instructions
Code
Month Day Year
WARNING
www.briggsandstratton.com
Briggs & Stratton engines.
, (U.S.A. and Canada)
FORM NO. 275475-5/03

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  • Page 1 Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual 400000 440000 Model Type Code Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific mod- Month Day Year el number found 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 A = 500 hours. For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours. The displacement of Model Series 400000 is 656 cc and 440000 engines is 725 cc.

  • Page 3: Hazard Symbols And Meanings

    275475 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 Starting engine creates sparking. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Explosion and fire could result. WHEN ADDING FUEL • If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not •...

  • Page 5: Engine Information

    SAFETY WARNING WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an Unintentional sparking can result in fire or odorless, colorless, poison gas. electric shock. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. Unintentional start-up can result in en- • Start and run engine outdoors. tanglement, traumatic amputation, or lac- •...

  • Page 6: General Information

    ......2.89 in. (73.4 mm) In the state of California, Model Series 400000 and 440000 en- Displacement .

  • Page 7: Oil Capacity

    275475 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 °...

  • 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 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformu- forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.

  • Page 9: To Start Engine

    STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER TO START ENGINE FULL Ï Ï Ï Choke [2] Open fuel shut-off valve Ï (if equipped). [4] Move throttle (if equipped) to FAST. Operate engine with [3] Move choke control to throttle in FAST. CHOKE or START.

  • Page 10: Changing Oil

    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 11: Changing Oil Filter

    MAINTENANCE OIL PRESSURE CHANGING OIL FILTER If oil pressure drops below 4-6 psi (.2-.4 kg/cm ), an oil Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season. pressure switch (if engine is equipped) will either activate a [1] Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. warning light or stop the engine.
  • Page 12 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 wires WARNING from the spark plugs, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking.

  • Page 13: Cleaning Debris

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS ROTATING SCREEN CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth. Engine parts should be kept WARNING clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.

  • Page 14: Carburetor Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote WARNING throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. 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

    SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & An illustrated shop manual includes common specifications and detailed in- STRATTON PARTS formation covering adjustment, tune-up and repair of Briggs & Stratton twin BRIGGS & STRATTON cylinder, OHV, 4 cycle engines. It is PART PART NO.
  • Page 16 SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE [2] While engine is still warm, change oil. Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [3] Remove spark plugs and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of engine oil into each cylinder. Replace spark plugs and [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on crank slowly to distribute oil.

  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2003 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2003 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 18 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 ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THERE- AFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001 IN CANADA).
  • Page 19 225 cc, la catégorie C = 125 heures, B = 250 heures et A = 500 heures. Pour les moteurs de 225 cc et plus, la catégorie C = 250 heures, B = 500 heures et A = 1000 heures. Le remplacement du moteur portant le modèle de série 400000 est 656 cc. Le remplacement du moteur portant le modèle de série 440000 est 725 cc.

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