Briggs & Stratton 407700 - Manuals

Page 2 - THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENT; ” gas can, featuring a spill; Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index

277v40,44 - page 2 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 2 THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENT  Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Briggs & Stratton is committed to producing a line of engines which will make your life’s chores easier to perf...

Page 3 - BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE; DANGER; HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS; WARNING

277v40,44 - page 3 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 3 BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions ANDthe instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* • Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injuryor death. THE OPERATING &...

Page 4 - SAFETY; Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.; WHEN ADDING FUEL; Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.; WHEN STARTING ENGINE; Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.; WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT; Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.; WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT; WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK; Use approved spark plug tester.; Starting engine creates sparking.

277v40,44 - page 4 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 4 SAFETY WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammableand explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2minutes before removing gas cap. ...

Page 5 - Start and run engine outdoors.; Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.; Operate equipment with guards in place.

277v40,44 - page 5 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 5 SAFETY WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,fainting or death. • Start and run engine outdoors. • Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, ...

Page 6 - ENGINE PARTS; GENERAL INFORMATION; ENGINE MODEL; TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS

277v40,44 - page 6 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 6 ENGINE PARTS 1. Spark plug wire2. Oil drain plug3. 12V electric starter4. Oil fill/Dipstick5. Rotating screen6. Air cleaner7. Fuel pump 8. Blower housing9. Oil filter 10. Emission label 11. Intake manifold 12. Carburetor13. En...

Page 7 - OIL; OIL CAPACITY; SAE Viscosity Grades; Oil Fill

277v40,44 - page 7 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 7 OIL 274277 CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs &Stratton without oil. Check oil level before startingengine. If you start the engine without oil, the enginewill be damaged beyond repair and will not becovered under...

Page 8 - FUEL; TYPE OF FUEL TO USE; fuel can fills to the; STARTING; OIL PRESSURE SWITCH; STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS

277v40,44 - page 8 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 8 FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with aminimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum fromforming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.Purchase fuel in quantity that can be u...

Page 9 - STARTING AND STOPPING; TO START ENGINE; Choke; TO STOP ENGINE

277v40,44 - page 9 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 9 STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER TO START ENGINE [1] Check oil level (see p. 7). [2] Open fuel shut-off valve(if equipped). [3] Move choke control toCHOKE or START. [4] Move throttle (if equipped)to FAST. Operate e...

Page 10 - MAINTENANCE; Task; CHANGING OIL; Typical

277v40,44 - page 10 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 10 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance andextend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs &Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs &Stratton parts. Other parts ...

Page 11 - CHANGING OIL FILTER; AIR CLEANER; CLEANING PRE-CLEANERS AND CARTRIDGES; Dual element air cleaner

277v40,44 - page 11 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 11 MAINTENANCE CHANGING OIL FILTER Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season. [1] Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. [2] Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasketwith fresh, clean oil. [3] Screw...

Page 12 - MUFFLER; screen for inspection. Replace screen if damaged or plugged.; FUEL SYSTEM; AIR COOLING SYSTEM

277v40,44 - page 12 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 12 MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engineand engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. WA...

Page 13 - CLEANING DEBRIS; Keep linkage, springs and controls clean.; Rotating Screen; ADJUSTMENTS; CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS; Prevent unintentional starting.; TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE CONTROL; Tighten casing clamp screw. Replace air cleaner.

277v40,44 - page 13 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 13 MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts.Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brushor dry cloth. Engine parts should be keptclean to reduce the risk ofoverheating and ignition ofaccum...

Page 14 - TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL; CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR; Turn idle speed screw to obtain 1500 rpm.

277v40,44 - page 14 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 14 ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remotethrottle control may need adjustment. See your authorizedBriggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions bel...

Page 15 - Briggs & Stratton Corporation; Parts List

277v40,44 - page 15 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 15 SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS &STRATTON PARTS BRIGGS & STRATTON PART PART NO. (or equivalent) Air cleaner cartridge 499486 Air cleaner pre-cleaner 27338 Oil 100005 or 100028 Oil filter 492932 o...

Page 16 - STORAGE; Engines stored over 30 days need special attention.; both sides of this order form carefully

277v40,44 - page 16 (Black)Screen angle and frequency: 45.0000, 150.0000 16 SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or onessential carburetor parts:a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulatedgasoline (ga...