User manual GENERAL ELECTRIC 490000 REV A

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. First 5 Hours Change oil With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark plug wire (A) and keep it away from the spark plug (Figure 4). Every 8 Hours or Daily Check engine oil level Note: Any of the oil drain plugs shown below may be installed in the engine. Clean air filter * Change engine oil Replace oil filter (if equipped) Check muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) After the oil has drained, install and tighten the oil drain plug. Carefully lower the quick oil drain (I) into an approved container (J). Annually * Replace air filter Replace spark plugs Clean air cooling system * In dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present, clean more often. Before you install the new oil filter, lightly lubricate the oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the oil filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to 3/4 turns. 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. 3 years 2 years 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. This warranty does not apply to engines on equipment used for prime power in place of a utility. Engines used in competitive racing or on commercial or rental tracks are not warranted. Vanguard installed on standby generators: 2 years consumer use, no warranty commercial use. Vanguard installed on utility vehicles: 2 years consumer use, 2 years commercial use. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the period of time stated in the table above. "Consumer use" means personal residential household use by a retail consumer. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]