User manual BRIGGS & STRATTON 400000 AND 440000

[. . . ] For replacement parts or technical assistance, record below the engine model, type, and code numbers along with the date of purchase. These numbers are located on your engine (see the Features and Controls page). The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. MM/DD/YYYY Type: Code: Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, fun/recreational go-karts, aircraft products, or vehicles intended for use in competitive events. [. . . ] CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be disposed of properly. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities. With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark plug wire (A) and keep it away from the spark plug (Figure 6). Note: Any of the oil drain plugs shown below may be installed in the engine. Disconnect the oil drain hose (G, Figure 6) from the side of the engine. Carefully lower the quick oil drain (I) into an approved container (J). Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources. Some models are also equipped with a pre-cleaner that can be washed and reused. Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot lights or other ignition sources because they can ignite gasoline vapors. stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs & Stratton FRESH START® fuel stabilizer, available as a liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge. There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel system. If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container. the use of a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to maintain freshness. Install the filter into the engine base (D) and push down until the filter snaps in place. 5% for each 1, 000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and 1% for each 10° F (5. N We recommend that you see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. 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 product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at BRIGGSandSTRATTON. [. . . ] B&S is not liable to cover failures of Warranted Parts caused by the use of add-on, non-original, or modified parts. Maintenance Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of "repair or replace as necessary" shall be warranted as to defects for the warranty period. Any Warranted Part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted as to defects only for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement for that part. Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in the performance of any maintenance or repairs. [. . . ]