Briggs & Stratton Engine 276352 Model 440000 Operating Instructions

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Changing Oil
Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 50
hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating the
engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
1. Place engine/equipment level.
2. Change oil with engine OFF but still warm.
3. Clean around oil drain plug
 
 and remove.
4. Drain oil into appropriate receptacle.
5. Reinstall drain plug.
6. Clean around dipstick and remove.
7. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick with new oil. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
Note:See Oil Capacity.
8. Reinstall dipstick firmly.


Changing Oil Filter
Change oil filter after every 100 hours of use or every
season.
1. After draining engine oil, remove oil filter.
 
2. Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket
with fresh, clean oil.
3. Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil
filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
4. Add fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.
5. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks.
6. Stop engine. Re-check oil level. Add oil if
required.


Disconnect spark plug wires and
keep away from spark plugs.

Disconnect battery at negative pole.
WARNING
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose
of used oil properly. Do not discard with
household waste. Check with your local
authorities, service center, or dealer for safe
disposal/recycling facilities.
CAUTION
Oil Pressure Switch
If engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch, the
switch will either activate a warning light or stop the
engine when the engine runs low on oil. If oil pressure
drops below 4-6 psi (.2-.4 kg/cm
2), the oil pressure
switch either activates a warning light or stops the
engine. Note: this warns of a drop in oil pressure not
necessary low oil level. Check oil level per maintenance
schedule.
Read the operating instructions supplied by the
equipment manufacturer to determine how your engine
is equipped.

Check oil level with dipstick.
If oil pressure signal continues and the oil level is
between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick, Do
not try to restart engine. Contact an Authorized
Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Do not operate
engine until oil pressure is corrected.
CAUTION 
						

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Extended Life Series
 Air Cleaner
1. To remove, loosen the screws of the air cleaner
cover and pull cover off. 


2. The air cleaner cartridge is located under the
cover. To remove the cartridge, pull up along the
outside edge until it snaps out. 

3. Inspect the cartridge and brush off any dirt or
debris. Clean engine around air cleaner area.
Note:The cartridge is surrounded by a thin
foam sleeve. If this sleeve is torn or damaged,
replace the entire cartridge.
DO NOT OIL the foam sleeve or the cartridge, this
will damage the cartridge. If there is oil or heavy
debris on the cartridge, replace immediately.
CAUTION
4. Replace cartridge by aligning the hole of the
cartridge with the air vent on the engine. 

5. Push the cartridge in, toward the engine, until
cartridge snaps into place. 

6. Reinstall air cleaner cover and tighten screws.
LOOSEN SCREWS AND PULL
COVER UP
REMOVE
CARTRIDGE BY
PULLING
UPWARD ON
OUTSIDE EDGE


WHEN REPLACING, ALIGN CARTRIDGE WITH AIR VENT ON ENGINE.PUSH CARTRIDGE DOWN TOWARD ENGINE UNTIL
IT SNAPS INTO PLACE. REINSTALL COVER.


CAUTION
Do not use pressurized air or a solvents to clean
cartridge. (They may damage the cartridge.)
Improper installation of air cleaner cover may
cause damage to engine. 
						

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Flat Panel Air Cleaner
1. See illustration for removing and installing air
cleaner cover.
2. Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge, and foam
pre-cleaner (if equipped) to prevent debris from
entering carburetor.
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER CARTRIDGE
3. Wash pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water to
clean. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Saturate with
engine oil. Remove ALL EXCESS oil on
pre-cleaner by squeezing inside a clean
absorbent cloth.
Note:Always replace cartridge and pre-cleaner if
damaged.
4. Install pre-cleaner in base with mesh side up.
5. Install cartridge on pre-cleaner.
6. Replace cover. To ensure proper fit, tabs
 
 (if
equipped), must be hooked and visible into slots
.
7. Tighten knobs completely to secure cover.
CAUTION
Do not use pressurized air or a solvents to clean
cartridge. (They may damage the cartridge.)
Improper installation of air cleaner cover may
cause damage to engine.



Spark Plug
Check the spark plug every 100 hours. Replace the
spark plug if upon inspection the electrodes 

 are
burned or worn. Ensure the spark plug is clean. Check
the gap
  with a feeler gauge  and reset to .76 mm
or 0.030 in. if necessary. Use only Briggs & Stratton
Spark Tester (part number 19368) to check for spark.
Note:In some areas, local law requires using resistor
spark plug to suppress ignition signals. If this
engine was originally equipped with resistor
spark plug, use same type for replacement.

 
Fuel System
Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve before
replacing fuel filter. Otherwise, fuel can leak out creating
a fire/explosion hazard.
Replacement parts for fuel system (cap, hoses, tanks,
filters, etc.) must be the same as original parts,
otherwise fire can occur.
Replace in-line fuel filter, if equipped, every 100 hours.
WARNING
FUEL FILTER
Muffler
Replacement parts for the muffler must be the same
and installed in the same position as the original parts,
otherwise fire can occur.
WARNING 
						

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Carburetor Adjustment
The carburetor on this engine is not adjustable.
Engines operated at about 3000 feet (900 meters) or
higher above sea level may require a high altitude
carburetor main jet. If erratic performance is observed,
contact a Briggs and Stratton Authorized Service Dealer
for high altitude carburetor main jet information.
The manufacturer of the equipment on which
this engine is installed specifies top speed at
which the engine will be operated. DO NOT
EXCEED this speed.
WARNING
Combustion Deposits
We recommend that after every 100-400 hours you
have an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer
remove combustion deposits from the cylinder, cylinder
head, top of piston, and around valves.
Cleaning Debris
Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris
from engine. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean.
Keep muffler area clean and muffler in working order.
Daily or more often, before running engine, clean
muffler area to remove all grass and combustible
debris. If engine muffler is equipped with spark arrester
screen, remove for cleaning and inspection. Replace if
damaged or plugged.
Air Cooling System
Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling
fins and cannot be removed without partial engine
disassembly. We recommend that you have an
authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer clean the
air cooling system at the recommended intervals.
Proper cleaning will require the removal of blower
housing and cleaning of areas shown.

 This prevents
overheating and engine damage.
Equally important is to keep top of engine free from
debris. See Cleaning Debris section.
Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce
the risk of overheating and ignition of accu-
mulated debris.
WARNING
Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water
could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry
cloth.
CAUTION

 
						

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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 plug and pour about 1/2 oz. (15ml)
of engine oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug 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.
When Transporting Equipment:

Transport with fuel tank EMPTY
or with fuel shut-off valve OFF.
When storing gasoline or
equipment with fuel in tank:

Store away from furnaces,
stoves, water heaters, or other
appliances that have a pilot light
or other ignition source because
they can ignite gasoline vapors.
WARNING
Service
Contact 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 6,000 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 Engines” or “Lawn Mowers” or
similar category.
™
Note:Walking fingers logo and “Yellow Pages” are
registered trademarks in various jurisdictions.
PARTIAL LIST OF 
GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON
PARTS
Oil 100005 or 100028. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Extended Life Series™ oil filter696854 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Standard Oil Filter 492932 or 5049. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Extended Life Series™ air cleaner cartridge 792105. . . . 
Flat panel air cleaner cartridge 499486. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Flat panel air cleaner pre-cleaner (not oiled) 273638. . . 
Extended Life Series™ Fuel Filter (3.5” length) 695666. 
Standard Fuel filter (2.75” length) 691035. . . . . . . . . . . . 
Gas Additive 5041. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Resistor Spark Plug (Champion RC12YC)  491055. . . . 
Long Life premium Spark Plug  5066. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Static Suppression Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
(Champion QC12YC) 691043. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Spark Plug Wrench 19374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Spark Tester 19368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Oil Pump Kit 5056. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
(uses standard electric drill to remove oil from engine
quickly)
An illustrated shop manual includes common
specifications and detailed information covering
adjustment, tune-up and repair of Briggs & Stratton
V-Twin engines. It is available for purchase from an
Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer P/N
273521 or you can order it from
www.briggsandstratton.com 
						

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Specifications
We recommend that you contact an authorized Briggs &
Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service
of the engine and engine parts. Use only genuine
Briggs & Stratton parts.
In the state of California, Model Series 440000 engines
are certified by the California Air Resources Board to
meet emissions standards for 250 hours. Such
certification does not grant the purchaser, owner or
operator of this engine any additional warranties with
respect to the performance or operational life of this
engine. This engine is warranted solely according to the
product and emissions warranties stated elsewhere in
this manual.
Tune-up Specifications
Armature air gap 0.008 − 0.012 in. (0.20 − 0.30 mm) . . 
Spark plug gap 0.030 in. (0.76 mm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 1/4
in. (3 mm) past top dead center (check when engine is
cold). See Repair Manual P/N 273521.
Intake 0.004 − 0.006 in. (0.10 − 0.15 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Exhaust 0.004 − 0.006 in. (0.10 − 0.15 mm) . . . . . . . . . . 
Bore 3.12 in. (79.25 mm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Stroke 2.89 in. (73.4 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Displacement 44.2 cu. in. (725 cc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Note:For practical operation, the horsepower loading
should not exceed 85% of rated horsepower.
Engine power will decrease 3-1/2% for each
1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and 1%
for each 10° F (5.6° C) above 77° F (25° C). It
will operate satisfactorily at an angle up to 15°.
Model, Type and Code Number
To get replacement parts or technical assistance in the
future write your engine Model, Type and Code number
along with the date of purchase here. These numbers
are located on your engine.
Model
Type
Code
Purchase Date
Technical Information
Power Ratings: The power ratings for an individual
engine model are initially developed by starting with
SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940
(Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure)
(Revision 2002-05). Given both the wide array of
products on which our engines are placed, and the
variety of environmental issues applicable to operating
the equipment, it may be that the engine you have
purchased will not develop the rated horsepower when
used in a piece of power equipment (actual “on-site”
power). This difference is due to a variety of factors
including, but not limited to, the following: differences in
altitude, temperature, barometric pressure, humidity,
fuel, engine lubrication, maximum governed engine
speed, individual engine to engine variability, design of
the particular piece of power equipment, the manner in
which the engine is operated, engine run-in to reduce
friction and clean out of combustion chambers,
adjustments to the valves and carburetor, and other
factors. The power ratings may also be adjusted based
on comparisons to other similar engines utilized in
similar applications, and will therefore not necessarily
match the values derived using the foregoing codes.
Emission Information
Engines that are certified to meet the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards
must display information regarding the Emissions
Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton
makes this information available to the consumer on our
emission labels. The engine emission label will indicate
certification information.
The Emissions Durability Period describes the
number of hours of actual running time for which the
engine is certified to be emissions compliant, assuming
proper maintenance in accordance with the Operating &
Maintenance Instructions. The following categories are
used:
Moderate:
Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 125
hours of actual engine running time.
Intermediate:
Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 250
hours of actual engine running time.
Extended:
Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 500
hours of actual engine running time. For example, a
typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours
per year. Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period
of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate
to 10 to 12 years.
Certain Briggs & Stratton engines will be certified to
meet the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For
Phase 2 certified engines, the Emissions Compliance
Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label
indicates the number of operating hours for which the
engine has been shown to meet Federal emission
requirements.
For engines less than 225 cc displacement:
Category C = 125 hours
Category B = 250 hours
Category A = 500 hours
For engines of 225 cc or more displacement:
Category C = 250 hours
Category B = 500 hours
Category A = 1000 hours 
						

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Warranty Information
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
Emissions Control System Warranty Statement 
(Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and
B&S are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System
Warranty on your small off-road engine (SORE). In California,
new small off-road engines model year 2006 and later must be
designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent
anti-smog standards.
Elsewhere in the United States, new non-road, spark-ignition
engines certified for model year 1997 and later must meet
similar standards set forth by the U.S. EPA. B&S must warrant
the emissions control system on your engine for the periods oftime listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect
or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
Your emissions control system includes parts such as the
carburetor, air cleaner, ignition system, fuel line, muffler and
catalytic converter. Also included may be connectors and
other emissions related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, B&S will repair your
small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis,
parts and labor.
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control Defects Warranty Coverage
Small off-road engines are warranted relative to emissions control parts defects for a period of two years, subject to provisions set
forth below. If any covered part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the
performance of the required maintenance listed in your
Operating and Maintenance Instructions. B&S recommends
that you retain all your receipts covering maintenance on your
small off-road engine, but B&S cannot deny warranty solely
for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the
performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be
aware that B&S may deny you warranty coverage if your small
off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine
to an Authorized B&S Service Dealer as soon as a problem
exists.
The undisputed warranty repairs should be completed in a
reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact a B&S Service
Representative at 1-414-259-5262.
The emissions warranty is a defects warranty. Defects are
judged on normal engine performance. The warranty is not
related to an in-use emissions test.
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control Defects Warranty Provisions
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emissions Control Defects Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the B&S
engine warranty for non-regulated engines found in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions.
1. Warranted Parts
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts
listed below (the emissions control systems parts) to the
extent these parts were present on the engine purchased.
a. Fuel Metering System
•Cold start enrichment system
•Carburetor and internal parts
•Fuel Pump
•Fuel line, fuel line fittings, clamps
b. Air Induction System
•Air cleaner
•Intake manifold
c. Ignition System
•Spark plug(s)
•Magneto ignition system
d. Catalyst System
•Catalytic converter
•Exhaust manifold
•Air injection system, Pulse valve
e. Miscellaneous Items
•Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive
valves and switches
•Connectors and assemblies
2. Length of Coverage
B&S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent
purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from
defects in materials and workmanship which caused the
failure of the Warranted Parts for a period of two years
from the date the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser.
3. No Charge
Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be
performed at no charge to the owner, including diagnostic
labor which leads to the determination that a WarrantedPart is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at an
Authorized B&S Service Dealer. For emissions warranty
service contact your nearest Authorized B&S Service
Dealer as listed in the “Yellow Pages” under “Engines,
Gasoline,” “Gasoline Engines,” “Lawn Mowers,” or
similar category.
4. Claims and Coverage Exclusions
Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the
provisions of the B&S Engine Warranty Policy. Warranty
coverage shall be excluded for failures of Warranted
Parts which are not original B&S parts or because of
abuse, neglect or improper maintenance as set forth in
the B&S Engine Warranty Policy. B&S is not liable to
cover failures of Warranted Parts caused by the use of
add-on, non-original, or modified parts.
5. 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. The owner is
responsible for the performance of all required
maintenance, as defined in the B&S Operating and
Maintenance Instructions.
6. Consequential Coverage
Coverage hereunder shall extend to the failure of any
engine components caused by the failure of any
Warranted Part still under warranty. 
						

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Effective July 1, 2004 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 2004
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY  POLICY
LIMITED  WARRANTY
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 parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by
purchaser. This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions stated below. For war r anty ser v ic e, find the
nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at www.briggsandstratton.com
, or by calling 1-800-233-3723,
or as listed in the ‘Yellow Pages™’. 
THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. 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 ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. 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.
Vanguard
ELS
I/C
Industrial Plus
Intek 
   (Sleeve Bore)Fource
Intek 
   (Kool Bore)
Power Built OHV
Quantum
Quattro
Q45
SprintClassic
Commercial Use2 years
90 days
1 year
Consumer Use2 years 2 years
90 days1 year
OUR PRODUCT
WARRANTY PERIOD*
Etek
1 year
* Note the following special warranty periods: 2 years for Classic™ engines in the European Union and Eastern European countries,
for all consumer products in the European Union, and for emission control systems on engines certified by EPA and CARB. 5 years for
consumer use, 90 days for commercial use of Touch-N-Mow® starter on Quantum® and Intek™ engines. Engines used in
competitive racing or on commercial or rental tracks are not warrantied. Engines operating on Kerosene fuel carry a one year for
consumer use, 90 days for 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. “Commercial use” means all
other uses, including use for commercial, income producing or rental purposes. Once an engine has experienced commercial use, it shall
thereafter be considered as a commercial use engine for purposes of this warranty.
NO WARRANTY REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN WARRANTY ON BRIGGS & STRATTON PRODUCTS. SAVE YOUR
PROOF OF PURCHASE RECEIPT. IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF THE INITIAL PURCHASE DATE AT THE TIME WARRANTY
SERVICE  IS REQUESTED, THE MANUFACTURING DATE OF THE  PRODUCT WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE WARRANTY
PERIOD.
Briggs & Stratton Engines Are Made Under One Or More Of The Following Patents: Design D-247,177 (Other Patents Pending)6,691,683
6,647,942
6,622,683
6,615,787
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6,595,176
6,584,964
6,557,833
6,542,074
6,520,141
6,495,267
6,494,1756,472,790
6,460,502
6,456,515
6,382,166
6,369,532
6,356,003
6,349,688
6,347,614
6,325,036
6,311,663
6,284,123
6,263,852
6,260,529
6,242,8286,239,709
6,237,555
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6,202,616
6,145,487
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6,064,0276,040,767
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6,012,420
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D 375,963
D 309,457
D 372,871
D 361,771
D 356,951
D 309,457
D 308,872 
D 308,871 
						

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Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and
apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any
Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty
repairs. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely,
but sometimes requests for warranty service may not
be appropriate. For example, warranty would not apply
if engine damage occurred because of misuse, lack of
routine maintenance, shipping, handling, warehousing
or improper installation. Similarly, warranty is void if the
serial number of the engine has been removed or the
engine has been altered or modified.
If a customer differs with the decision of the Service
Dealer, an investigation will be made to determine
whether the warranty applies. Ask the Service Dealer
to submit all supporting facts to his Distributor or the
Factory for review. If the Distributor or the Factory
decides that the claim is justified, the customer will be
fully reimbursed for those items that are defective. To
avoid misunderstanding which might occur between
the customer and the Dealer, listed below are some of
the causes of engine failure that the warranty does not
cover.
Normal wear:
Engines, like all mechanical devices, need periodic
parts service and replacement to perform well.
Warranty will not cover repair when normal use has
exhausted the life of a part or an engine.
Improper maintenance:
The life of an engine depends upon the conditions
under which it operates, and the care it receives.
Some applications, such as tillers, pumps and rotary
mowers, are very often used in dusty or dirty
conditions, which can cause what appears to be
premature wear. Such wear, when caused by dirt, dust,
spark plug cleaning grit, or other abrasive material that
has entered the engine because of improper
maintenance, is not covered by warranty.
This warranty covers engine related defective
material and/or workmanship only
, and not
replacement or refund of the equipment to which
the engine may be mounted. Nor does the warranty
extend to repairs required because of:
1. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY PARTS THAT ARE
NOT ORIGINAL BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS.
2. Equipment controls or installations that prevent
starting, cause unsatisfactory engine performance,
or shorten engine life. (Contact equipment
manufacturer.)
3. Leaking carburetors, clogged fuel pipes, sticking
valves, or other damage, caused by using
contaminated or stale fuel. (Use clean, fresh,
lead-free gasoline and Briggs & Stratton Fuel
Stabilizer, Part No. 5041.)4. Parts which are scored or broken because an
engine was operated with insufficient or
contaminated lubricating oil, or an incorrect grade
of lubricating oil (check oil level daily or after every
8 hours of operation. Refill when necessary and
change at recommended intervals.) OIL GARD®
may not shut down running engine. Engine
damage may occur if oil level is not properly
maintained. Read Operating & Maintenance
Instructions.
5. Repair or adjustment of associated parts or
assemblies such as clutches, transmissions,
remote controls, etc., which are not manufactured
by Briggs & Stratton.
6. Damage or wear to parts caused by dirt, which
entered the engine because of improper air
cleaner maintenance, re-assembly, or use of a
non-original air cleaner element or cartridge. (At
recommended intervals, clean and re-oil the
Oil-Foam
 element or the foam pre-cleaner, and
replace the cartridge.) Read Operating &
Maintenance Instructions.
7. Parts damaged by over-speeding, or overheating
caused by grass, debris, or dirt, which plugs or
clogs the cooling fins, or flywheel area, or damage
caused by operating the engine in a confined area
without sufficient ventilation. (Clean fins on the
cylinder, cylinder head and flywheel at
recommended intervals.) Read Operating &
Maintenance Instructions.
8. Engine or equipment parts broken by excessive
vibration caused by a loose engine mounting,
loose cutter blades, unbalanced blades or loose or
unbalanced impellers, improper attachment of
equipment to engine crankshaft, over-speeding or
other abuse in operation.
9. A bent or broken crankshaft, caused by striking a
solid object with the cutter blade of a rotary lawn
mower, or excessive v-belt tightness.
10. Routine tune-up or adjustment of the engine.
11. Engine or engine component failure, i.e.,
combustion chamber, valves, valve seats, valve
guides, or burned starter motor windings, caused
by the use of alternate fuels such as, liquified
petroleum, natural gas, altered gasolines, etc.
Warranty is available only through service dealers
which have been authorized by Briggs & Stratton
Corporation. your nearest Authorized Service
Dealer is listed in the “Yellow Pages™” of your
telephone directory under “Engines, Gasoline” or
“Gasoline Engines,” “Lawn Mowers,” or similar
category.
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Déclaration de garantie pour les défauts de
contrôle d’émissions pour la Californie,
les Etats-Unis et le Canada.
Le California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA et
B&S ont le plaisir de vous expliquer la garantie du
système de contrôle des émissions pour votre petit
moteur tout terrain. En Californie, les petits moteurs tout
terrain à partir de l’année 2006 doivent être conçus,
fabriqués et équipés pour répondre aux normes sévères
antibrouillard de l’état. Ailleurs aux États-Unis, les
nouveaux moteurs tout terrain à allumage commandé par
bougie depuis l’année 1997 doivent répondre à des
normes semblables édictées par la U.S. EPA. B&S doit
garantir le système de contrôle des émissions de votre
moteur pendant les durées indiquées ci-après,
en supposant que le petit moteur tout terrain ne soit pas
mal utilisé, négligé ou que son entretien ne soit pas
défectueux.
Le système de contrôle des émissions comprend des
pièces comme le carburateur, le filtre à air, le système
d’allumage, la Durit de carburant, le silencieux et le
convertisseur catalytique. Des connecteurs et d’autres
assemblages impliqués dans les émissions peuvent
aussi en faire partie.
Si la condition de garantie est remplie, Briggs & Stratton
réparera gratuitement votre moteur y compris le
diagnostic, les pièces et la main-d’œuvre.
Couverture de la garantie de défectuosité du
contrôle des émissions de Briggs & Stratton
Corporation.
Les petits moteurs tout terrain sont garantis en ce qui
concerne les défauts des pièces du contrôle des
émissions pendant une période de deux ans, aux
conditions énoncées plus loin. Si une pièce de votre
moteur couverte par cette garantie est défectueuse,
Briggs et Stratton la réparera ou la remplacera.
Responsabilités du propriétaire au titre
de la garantie
En tant que propriétaire d’un petit moteur non routier,
vous êtes responsable de l’entretien nécessaire indiqué
dans les instructions de fonctionnement et d’entretien.
Briggs & Stratton recommande de conserver toutes
les factures de maintenance de votre moteur, mais
Briggs & Stratton ne peut renier la garantie uniquement à
cause de l’absence de factures.
En tant que propriétaire d’un moteur non routier, vous
devez néanmoins savoir que Briggs & Stratton peut
refuser d’appliquer la garantie si la défectuosité de votre
moteur ou d’une partie de ce moteur est due à un abus,
une négligence, un entretien non correct ou des
modifications non approuvées.
Vous avez la responsabilité de confier votre moteur à un
Réparateur Agréé Briggs & Stratton dès que vous
découvrez un problème. Les réparations incontestables
sous garantie seront effectuées en un temps raisonnable
qui ne doit pas excéder 30 jours.
Si vous avez des questions au sujet de vos droits ou de
vos responsabilités quant à la garantie, veuillez contacter
un représentant de Briggs & Stratton au 1-414-259-5262.
La garantie d’émission est une garantie contre des
défectuosités. Les défectuosités sont jugées en fonction
des performances normales d’un moteur. La garantie
n’est pas liée à un test d’émission en fonctionnement. Déclaration de garantie du système de contrôle des
émissions de Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S),
du California Air Resources Board (CARB) et de la
United States Environmental Protection Agency
(U.S. EPA) (Droits et obligations du propriétaire
au titre de la garantie contre tout défaut)Suivent les dispositions particulières de la couverture de
la garantie de défectuosité du contrôle des émissions.
Elles viennent en complément de la garantie des moteurs
Briggs et Stratton pour les moteurs non réglementés qui
se trouve dans les instructions de fonctionnement et
d’entretien.1. Pièces garanties
La couverture au titre de cette garantie ne s’étend qu’aux
pièces énumérées ci-dessous (celles du système de
contrôle des émissions) dans la mesure où ces pièces
étaient présentes dans le moteur au moment de l’achat.
a. Système de dosage du carburant
•Système d’enrichissement pour démarrages 
à froid (starter)
•Carburateur et pièces internes
•Pompe à carburant
•Durit et raccords de carburant, colliers
b. Système d’admission d’air
•Filtre à air
•Collecteur d’admission
c. Système d’allumage
•Bougie(s)
•Système d’allumage par volant magnétique
d. Système catalytique
•Convertisseur catalytique
•Collecteur d’échappement
•Système d’injection d’air ou soupape d’impulsion
e. Pièces diverses utilisées dans les systèmes 
ci-dessus
•Soupapes et contacteurs de dépression, 
de température, de position et de durée.
•Raccords et assemblages
2. Durée de la couverture
Briggs & Stratton garantit au propriétaire initial et à tous les
acheteurs suivants les pièces contre tout défaut de
matière ou de fabrication qui pourrait entraîner une
défectuosité des pièces garanties pendant une période de
deux ans à partir de la date de livraison du moteur à un
acheteur individuel.
3. Gratuité
La réparation ou le remplacement de toute pièce garantie
s’effectuera gratuitement pour l’acheteur, y compris les
frais de diagnostic permettant de déterminer qu’une pièce
garantie est défectueuse, si le diagnostic est effectué par
un Réparateur Agréé Briggs & Stratton. Pour bénéficier du
service de garantie, veuillez contacter le Réparateur
Agréé Briggs & Stratton le plus proche de chez vous listé
dans les Pages Jaunes sous la rubrique « moteurs,
essence », « moteurs à essence », « tondeuses à gazon »
ou autre catégorie semblable.
4. Réclamations et exclusions de garantie
Les réclamations sous garantie seront présentées selon
les dispositions de la police de garantie des moteurs de
Briggs & Stratton. La garantie ne couvre pas les pièces qui
ne sont pas des pièces Briggs & Stratton d’origine ou qui
ont fait l’objet d’abus, de négligence ou d’un mauvais
entretien ainsi qu’indiqué dans la police de garantie des
moteurs de Briggs & Stratton. Briggs & Stratton n’est pas
responsable des défaillances dues à l’utilisation de
pièces rajoutées, non d’origine ou modifiées.
5. Entretien
Toute pièce garantie qui ne doit pas être remplacée au
titre de l’entretien ou qui est sujette à une inspection
régulière avec la mention « réparer ou remplacer si besoin
est » est garantie contre tout défaut pendant la période de
garantie. Toute pièce dont le remplacement est prévu au
titre de l’entretien n’est garantie contre tout défaut que
pendant sa période normale d’utilisation. Les opérations
de maintenance et de réparation doivent utiliser des
pièces équivalentes sur le plan des performances et de la
longévité. Le propriétaire est responsable de l’entretien
défini dans les instructions de fonctionnement et
d’entretien de Briggs & Stratton.
6. Couverture des conséquences
La présente couverture s’étend à la défaillance de tout
composant du moteur due à la défaillance d’une pièce
encore sous garantie.
Dispositions de la garantie de défectuosité du contrôle
des émissions de Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Les moteurs qui sont certifiés conformes aux normes
d’émissions du California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Phase 2 doivent afficher l’information concernant la
période de durabilité des émissions et l’indice d’air. Cette
information est indiquée sur les étiquettes apposées sur
les moteurs par Briggs & Stratton. L’étiquette du moteur
indique les informations de certification.
La période de durabilité des émissions indique le
nombre d’heures d’utilisation normale pour lequel le
moteur est certifié conforme aux normes d’émissions
sous réserve d’un entretien approprié tel qu’indiqué dans
le manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien. Les catégories
suivantes sont utilisées :
Modérée :
le moteur est certifié conforme pour 125 heures
d’utilisation normale.
Intermédiaire :
le moteur est certifié conforme pour 250 heures
d’utilisation normale.
Prolongée :
le moteur est certifié conforme pour 500 heures
d’utilisation normale. Par exemple, une tondeuse à
conducteur marchant classique est utilisée 20 à
25 heures par an. Par conséquent, la période de
durabilité  des émissions d’un moteur de catégorie
intermédiaire équivaudrait à une douzaine d’années.
Certains moteurs Briggs & Stratton seront certifiés
conformes aux normes environnementales d’émissions
de la United States Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA) Phase 2, Classe IV. Pour les moteurs certifiés
Phase 2, Classe IV, la période de conformité d’émissions
mentionnée sur les étiquettes indique le nombre d’heures
d’utilisation pour lequel le moteur est en conformité avec
les normes fédérales.
Pour les moteurs de cylindrée inférieure à 225 cm
3.
Catégorie C = 125 heures
Catégorie B = 250 heures
Catégorie A = 500 heures
Pour les moteurs de plus de 225 cm
3.
Catégorie C = 250 heures
Catégorie B = 500 heures
Catégorie A = 1000 heures
Consultez les informations sur la
période de durabilité des émissions
et l’indice d’air sur l’étiquette
d’émissions de votre moteur