Briggs & Stratton 470000 - Manual

Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
470000
540000
Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
Model Type Code
Month Day Year Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model
number found on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in
the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Emission Information
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Information 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel and Coolant 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 11-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments 14-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and Service & Storage 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of
these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor
bikes, aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in
competitive events. Use of these engines in such applications
could result in property damage, serious injury (including
paralysis), or even death.
Need assistance? Go to www.briggsandstratton.com
for detailed information regarding
Briggs & Stratton engines.
Or call, 1-800-233-3723 , (U.S.A. and Canada)
to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages
offering engine maintenance information.
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