User manual BRIGGS & STRATTON 401500

[. . . ] GB D DK E F GR I N NL P S SF Operating & Maintenance Instructions Betriebsanleitung & Wartungsvorschriften Drifts- og vedligeholdelsesvejledning Instrucciones de Mantenimiento & Operacin Instructions d'utilisation et de maintenance & Istruzioni per l'uso e la manutenzione Anvisninger for bruk og vedlikehold Gebruiksaanwijzing Instrues de operao e de manuteno Instruktionsbok Kytt & Huolto-ohjeet Model 440000 Intek Model 400000 Intek Extended Life Series Extended Life Series BRIGGSandSTRATTON. com E Copyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U. S. A. Form No. MS-3372-9/06 Printed in U. S. A. 7 2 1 14 10 11 9 12 13 6 8 2 13 6 4 3 5 ** * 60 10 20 80 30 100 40 F C -20 -30 -20 0 -10 20 32 0 40 Note: (This note applies only to engines used in the U. S. A. ) Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine 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. GB How To Use Manual Figures - 1 - 19 Hazard Symbols and Meanings refer to figures inside covers. refer to engine components in figure refer to part/action in figures. - . Fire Explosion Toxic Fumes Hot Surface CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to the engine. Record your engine Model, Type and Code numbers here for future use. [. . . ] Replace in-line fuel filter every season. Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve before replacing filter. Grass or chaff may clog engine's air cooling system, especially after prolonged service cutting tall, dry grass. Every 100 hours or every season remove rotating screen, air cleaner cover and blower housing to clean internal cooling fins and surfaces to prevent overheating and engine damage. To prevent debris from entering carburetor, it is important to cover the carburetor air intake located above and behind carburetor (inset) when cleaning cooling system. Check valve clearance (intake and exhaust . 10-. 15mm) ) Stopping (see fig. ) Do not move choke control to CHOKE to stop engine. Move throttle control to IDLE or SLOW position, then to STOP or turn key to OFF . Always remove key from switch when equipment is not in use or left unattended. When engine or equipment is transported, close fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, to prevent fuel leakage. DO NOT check for spark with spark plugs removed. Use only Briggs & Stratton Spark Tester , to check for spark. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts. Spark plug gap should be . 76 mm or 0. 030 in. Spark tester and spark plug wrench are available from any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Note: In some areas, local law requires using a resistor spark plug to suppress ignition signals. If this engine was originally equipped with resistor spark plug, use same type of spark plug for replacement. 3 Maintenance Schedule Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. First 8 Hours D Change oil Every 8 hours or daily D Check oil level D Clean around muffler, linkage and springs Every 25 hours or every season D Change oil if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature D Replace air cleaner pre-cleaner* Every 50 hours or every season D Change oil D Clean Extended Life SeriesTM air cleaner cartridge. * D Clean and inspect spark arrester, if equipped Every 100 hours or every season D Service air cleaner cartridge* D Replace oil filter, if equipped D Clean cooling system* Every 200 hours or every season D Replace Extended Life SeriesTM air cleaner cartridge* Every season D Replace spark plugs D Replace in-line fuel filter D Check valve clearance * Clean more often under dusty conditions, or when airborne debris is present or after prolonged operation cutting tall, dry grass. Partial List of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts Part Part No. 100028 Extended Life SeriesTM Oil filter . 492932 -or- 5049 Oil pump kit (uses standard electric drill . [. . . ] To avoid misunderstanding which might occur between the customer and the Dealer, listed below are some of the causes of engine failure that the warranty does not cover. Normal wear: Engines, like all mechanical devices, need periodic parts service and replacement to perform well. Warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or an engine. Improper maintenance: The life of an engine depends upon the conditions under which it operates, and the care it receives. [. . . ]