Briggs & Stratton 406700 Operating & Maintenance Manual

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277v40,44 - page 1 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 Model Series Covered in This Manual 405700 406700 407700 445700 Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Type Code Month Day Year Note: General Model Series numbers noted ...

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277v40,44 - page 2 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 2 THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENT Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Briggs & Stratton is committed to producing a line of engin...

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277v40,44 - page 3 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 3 BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* • Failure to follow instructions...

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277v40,44 - page 4 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 4 SAFETY WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL • Turn engine OFF and let e...

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277v40,44 - page 5 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 5 SAFETY WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. • Start and run engine ou...

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277v40,44 - page 6 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 6 ENGINE PARTS 1. Spark plug wire 2. Oil drain plug 3. 12V electric starter 4. Oil fill/Dipstick 5. Rotating screen 6. Air cleaner 7. Fuel pump 8. Blower housing 9. Oil filter 1...

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277v40,44 - page 7 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 7 OIL 274277 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...

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277v40,44 - page 8 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 8 FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential c...

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277v40,44 - page 9 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 9 STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER TO START ENGINE [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). [2] Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped). [3] Move choke control to CHOKE or STA...

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277v40,44 - page 10 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 10 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use ...

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277v40,44 - page 11 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 11 MAINTENANCE CHANGING OIL FILTER Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season. [1] Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. [2] Before installing new filter, lightl...

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277v40,44 - page 12 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 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 par...

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277v40,44 - page 13 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 13 MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS 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 clean...

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277v40,44 - page 14 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 14 ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized Briggs...

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277v40,44 - page 15 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 15 SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS BRIGGS & STRATTON PART PART NO. (or equivalent) Air cleaner cartridge 499486 Air cleaner pre-cl...

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277v40,44 - page 16 (Black) Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 16 SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts: a) if fuel...

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17 In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information. Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United State...

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18 In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information. About your engine warranty: (see next page for statement of LIMITED WARRANTY). Briggs & Stratton welcom...

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19 In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information. BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY effective July 1, 1999 Replaces all undated Warranties a...

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