Briggs & Stratton Engine 276352 Model 440000 Operating Instructions

Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
Model 440000 Series covered in this manual
FORM NO. 276352-10/05
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
© Copyright 2005 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
www.briggsandstratton.com
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Safety References
The safety alert symbol  is used to identify safety
information about hazards that can result in personal
injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the
likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition,
a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of
hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death...

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Features
1. Dipstick/Oil fill
2. Rotating screen
3. Fuel pump
4. Air cleaner
5. Intake manifold
6. Choke control bracket
7. Carburetor
8. Speed control bracket
9. Engine Identification
(Model-Type-Code)
10. Spark plug wire
11. Oil filter
12. Fuel filter (if equipped)
13. 12V electric starter
14. Oil drain plug
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Safety Information
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 engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing gas cap.

Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated
area.

Do not overfill fuel tank.

Keep gasoline away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.

Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
WHEN...

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Safety Information
Rotating parts can contact or entangle
hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe lacera-
tion can result.

Operate equipment with guards in place.

Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become
caught.
WARNING

Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool
before touching.

Remove accumulated combustibles from
muffler area and...

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Starting
1. Check oil level. Ensure level is at FULL mark on
dipstick. Use a high quality motor oil. Review oil
recommendations for selection of oil grade for
expected starting temperature.
2. Open the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped.
3. Move choke control to CHOKE and speed control
to FAST or RUN.
4. Insert key and turn to START.
Note:To prolong starter life, use short starting
cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait one
minute). Follow equipment manufacturer’s
recommendations for charging battery.
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Add clean fresh fuel.

Ensure there is nothing blocking the air intake of the
engine. Check the air cleaner cartridge for dirt or
debris that may be clogging air movement. If very dirty
replace with new cartridge.
Engine will not start.

Drain excess oil from engine to bring level to FULL mark
on dipstick.

Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation. 
If saturated, clean or replace filter.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
Overfilling crankcase with oil
may cause smoking, hard
starting, spark plug fouling or
oil...

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Oil
Capacity
Engine without oil filter holds approximately 1-7/8 quarts
(60 ounces; 1.8 liter).
Engine equipped with oil filter holds approximately
2 quarts (64 ounces; 1.9 liters).
Recommendations

Use a high quality detergent motor oil, such as
Briggs & Stratton 30W, Part Number 100005 (20 oz)
or 100028 (48 oz).

DO NOT use special additives.

Choose a viscosity according to the table shown.
Note:Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2,
API certification mark and API service sym-
bol (shown at left) with...

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Fuel
Recommendations

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 carburetor
parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used
within 30 days.

Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.

Do not mix oil with gasoline.

For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton
Gasoline Additive available from your Authorized
Briggs & Stratton Dealer (P/N 5041 or single use
pouch).

This engine is certified to...

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Maintenance
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and
extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs
& Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs
& Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform aswell, may damage the engine, and may result in
injury. In addition, use of other parts may void your
warranty.
Emission Control
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission
control devices and systems may be performed by
any nonroad engine repair establishment or
individual....