Briggs & Stratton 440000 Intek Extended Life Series Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Model 400000 Model 440000 Intek Intek Extended Life Series Extended Life Series ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Form No. 277103-3/07 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED Safety References WITH THIS ENGINE: Read The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety Fire Operating information about hazards that can result in personal 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 Dipstick/Oil fill Rotating screen Fuel pump Air cleaner Intake manifold Choke control bracket Carburetor Speed control bracket Engine Identification (Model-Type-Code) Spark plug wire Oil filter Fuel filter (if equipped) 12V electric starter Oil drain plug... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information WARNING WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely Engines give off carbon monoxide, an flammable and explosive. odorless, colorless, poison gas. Fire or explosion can cause severe Breathing carbon monoxide burns or death. cause nausea, fainting or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL S Start and run engine outdoors. - Page 5 Safety Information WARNING WARNING Rotating parts can contact or entangle Unintentional sparking can result in hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accesso- fire or electric shock. ries. Unintentional start-up can result in Traumatic amputation or severe lacera- entanglement, traumatic amputation, tion can result. or laceration.
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Page 6: Starting
Starting 1. Check oil level. Ensure level is at FULL mark on CAUTION dipstick. Use a high quality motor oil. Review oil recommendations for selection of oil grade for Operation of this engine is for the application it expected starting temperature. was intended. -
Page 7: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Engine will not start. r Out of Fuel S Add clean fresh fuel. WARNING S Ensure fuel cap, and air r Engine Flooded cleaner are in place before starting engine. S Move CHOKE to RUN position. Turn engine over (use short starting cycles 5 seconds, then wait a S Before refueling −... -
Page 8: Oil
Capacity SAE Viscosity Grades Engine without oil filter holds approximately 1-7/8 quarts (60 ounces; 1.8 liter). Engine equipped with oil filter holds approximately 2 quarts (64 ounces; 1.9 liters). ° F -20 Recommendations ° C -30 STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE S Use a high quality detergent motor oil, such as Briggs &... -
Page 9: Fuel
Fuel Recommendations CAUTION S Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or parts. -
Page 10: Maintenance
Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve the performance and WARNING extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Unintentional sparking can result Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not in fire or electric shock. perform as well, may damage the engine, and may result in injury. -
Page 11: Changing Oil
Changing Oil Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 50 WARNING hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. 1. Place engine/equipment level. S Disconnect spark plug wires and 2. - Page 12 Extended Life Seriest Air Cleaner 1. To remove, loosen the screws of the air cleaner Note: The cartridge is surrounded by a thin foam Ê sleeve. If this sleeve is torn or damaged, replace the cover and pull cover off. entire cartridge.
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Page 13: Spark Plug
Flat Panel Air Cleaner 1. See illustration for removing and installing air CAUTION cleaner cover. 2. Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge, and foam Do not use pressurized air or a solvents to clean pre-cleaner (if equipped) to prevent debris from cartridge. -
Page 14: Carburetor Adjustment
Carburetor Adjustment The carburetor on this engine is not adjustable. WARNING Engines operated above 5000 feet (1524 meters) may require a high altitude carburetor main jet. Contact a The manufacturer of the equipment on which Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer for high this engine is installed specifies top speed at altitude carburetor main jet information. -
Page 15: Storage And Service
Storage Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. WARNING 1. To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts: When Transporting Equipment: a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or S Transport with fuel tank EMPTY reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with or with fuel shut-off valve OFF. -
Page 16: Specifications And Emission Information
Specifications Technical Information We recommend that you contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. Use only Engine Power Rating Information genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is In the state of California, Model 400000 and 440000 labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive engines are certified by the California Air Resources... -
Page 17: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and periods of time listed below, provided there has been no B&S are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small... - Page 18 ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY 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.
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Page 19: 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 parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.
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