User manual GE 540000

[. . . ] This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the proper use and care of the engine. Because Briggs & Stratton Corporation does not necessarily know what equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read and understand these instructions and the instructions for the equipment. For replacement parts or technical assistance, record below the engine model, type, and code numbers along with the date of purchase. [. . . ] Change air filter Y Clean air cooling system * Clean oil cooler fins * Change safety filter (if equipped) In dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present, clean more often. Every third air filter change, replace the inner safety filter (if equipped). Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the unit, and may result in injury. 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: To remove the panel on engines equipped with the Cyclonic Air Filter System (G, Figure 10), loosen the fastener (H) and pivot the Cyclonic Air Filter away from the engine. After cleaning, make sure to reposition the air filter and tighten the fastener. If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new air filter. When Storing Fuel Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot lights or other ignition sources because they can ignite fuel vapors. 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. cOM , or by calling 1-800-233-3723 , or as listed in the `Yellow Pages'. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year from purchase, or to the extent permitted by law. liability for incidental or consequential damages are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law. Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country. Consumer Use 3 years 2 years Commercial Use 3 years 1 year Extended Life Seriest; I/C®; Intekt I/C®; Intekt Pro; Commercial Turf Seriest Professional Seriest with Dura-Boret Cast Iron Sleeve; 850 Seriest with Dura-Boret Cast Iron Sleeve; Snow Series MAXt with Dura-Boret Cast Iron Sleeve All Other Briggs & Stratton Engines Featuring Dura-Boret Cast Iron Sleeve All Other Briggs & Stratton Engines These are our standard warranty terms, but occasionally there may be additional warranty coverage that was not determined at time of publication. [. . . ] Any such Fuel line, fuel line fittings, clamps part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining Fuel tank, cap and tether warranty period. carbon canister Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance b. Air Induction System in the owner's manual supplied, is warranted for the period of time prior to the Air cleaner first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to the first Intake manifold scheduled replacement, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S at no Purge and vent line charge to the owner. [. . . ]