User manual MTD 380000

[. . . ] Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in this Manual, Includes Gasoline, Natural Gas and Liquid Propane Gas Engines 290000 300000 350000 380000 Model Type Code Month Day Year Note: General Model Series numbers noted above include many specific numbers like the ones on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here. 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. [. . . ] ** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities. 0000 MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric WARNING starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking. WARNING • Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may later shatter during operation. €¢ Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed. CHANGING OIL FILTER (if equipped) Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil. OIL PRESSURE SWITCH OIL FILTER OIL PRESSURE If oil pressure drops below 1-4 psi (. 2 kg/cm2), an oil pressure switch (if equipped) will either activate a warning device or stop the engine. If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick, do not try to restart engine. If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick, add oil to bring level to FULL mark. Note: Oil pressure gauge, if engine is equipped, is supplied by manufacturer of equipment. MUFFLER Replacement parts for the muffler must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts, otherwise fire can occur. If muffler is equipped with spark arrester screen, remove screen for inspection. WARNING FUEL FILTER (if equipped) WARNING Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve before replacing fuel filter. fILTER FUEL SYSTEM WARNING Replacement parts for fuel system (cap , hoses , tanks , filters , etc. 808116 (WITH FUEL TANK, IF EQUIPPED) MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER All engines have a round air cleaner cartridge. Pre-cleaner To clean pre-cleaner (if equipped), separate it from cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water. pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge. Removing/Installing Air Cleaner without Fuel Tank CLIPS COVER Removing/Installing Air Cleaner with Fuel Tank KNOB COVER “UP” KNOB PLATE CARTRIDGE PRE-CLEANER and CARTRIDGE NUT PLATE CARTRIDGE PRE-CLEANER BASE BODY Dual element air cleaner [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Unhook clips on both sides of cover and remove cover. Carefully remove air cleaner assembly to prevent debris from entering carburetor. [. . . ] Also included may be connectors and other emission 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 Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Small off-road engines are warranted relative to emission 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. [. . . ]