Briggs & Stratton 470000, 540000 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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 tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline
(gasoline blended with an alcohol or an ether), run engine
until it stops from lack of fuel, or b) if fuel tank contains
gasoline, either run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or add
a gasoline additive to the gas in the tank. (See parts list.
Single-use pouches of gas additive are available from your
service dealer.) If you use a gas additive, run the engine for
several minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor.
Then, engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months.
[2] While engine is still warm, change oil.
[3] Remove spark plugs and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of engine
oil into each cylinder. Replace spark plugs and crank slowly
to distribute oil.
[4] Clean engine of surface debris, chaff or grass.
[5] Store in a clean, dry area. Do not
store in same area as a stove,
furnace, water heater, or other
appliance that uses a pilot light or
has a device that can create a
spark.
WARNING
SERVICE
See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Each one
carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and is equipped
with special service tools. Trained mechanics assure expert repair
service on all Briggs & Stratton engines. Only dealers advertising
as “Authorized Briggs & Stratton” are required to meet Briggs &
Stratton standards.
When you purchase equipment powered by a Briggs
& Stratton engine, you are assured of highly skilled,
reliable service at more than 30,000 Authorized
Service Dealers worldwide, including more than
5,000 Master Service Technicians. Look for these
signs wherever Briggs & Stratton service is offered.
You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service
Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site
www.briggsandstratton.com or in the “Yellow Pages
directory under “Engines, Gasoline” or “Gasoline En-
gines,” or “Lawn Mowers” or similar category.
An illustrated shop manual includes common
specifications and detailed information cover-
ing adjustment, tune-up and repair of Briggs &
Stratton OHV, twin cylinder, 4 cycle engines. It
is available for purchase from an Authorized
Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer or you can
order it from the factory. Write: Briggs & Stratton
Corporation, Attn: Service Division
P. O. Box 1144, Milwaukee, WI 53201
PARTIAL LIST OF
GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS
PART
PART NO.
Air cleaner cartridge (Model 470000) 820263. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air cleaner cartridge (Model 540000) 809670. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety air cleaner cartridge (Model 540000) 821136. . . . . . . . . .
Oil 100028. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil filter 492932. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel filter 691035. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump (Model 470000) 807242. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump (Model 540000) 809669. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fan belt 807243. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas additive 5041. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistor spark plug 491055. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plug wrench 19374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark tester 19368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil pump kit 5056. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(uses standard electric drill to remove oil from engine quickly)
Repair Manual (Model 470000) 275429. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .