User manual MTD 380000

[. . . ] Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in this Manual, Includes Gasoline, Natural Gas and Liquid Propane Gas Engines 290000 300000 350000 380000 Model Type Code Month Day Year 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. 17 WARNING Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in competitive events. Use of these engines in such applications could result in property damage, serious injury (including paralysis), or even death. [. . . ] Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. ** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if very dirty. CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities. 0000 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 from the spark plugs, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric WARNING starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking. WARNING • Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may later shatter during operation. €¢ Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed. CHANGING OIL FILTER (if equipped) Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season. [1] Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil. Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter adapter. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. OIL PRESSURE SWITCH OIL FILTER OIL PRESSURE If oil pressure drops below 1-4 psi (. 2 kg/cm2), an oil pressure switch (if equipped) will either activate a warning device or stop the engine. If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick, do not try to restart engine. contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Do not operate engine until oil pressure is corrected. If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick, add oil to bring level to FULL mark. if pressure is normal , continue to operate engine. [. . . ] The undisputed warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact a B&S Service Representative at 1-414-259-5262. the emission warranty is a defects warranty. Defects are judged on normal engine performance. [. . . ]