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FORM NO. 276354-8/05
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
© Copyright 2005 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
The Power That Works For You ®
Model 54000 Series covered in this manual
www.briggsandstratton.com
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Safety References SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENGINE: The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety Read information about hazards that can result in personal Fire Manual 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 Explosion Oil hazard. Fuel Kickback DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or
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Features 1. Choke Control (if equipped) 10. Carburetor 2. Breather/Breather Tube 11. Mechanical Fuel Pump 3. Spark Plug (2 locations) 12. Air Cleaner 4. Engine Model Label 13. Oil Fill 5. Oil Pressure Sensor 14. Dipstick 6. Oil Filter 15. Regulator/Rectifier 7. Oil Drain Plug (2 locations) 16. Starter Solenoid 8. Rotating Screen 17. Starter 9. Cover-Carburetor 12 8 9 11 2 3 15 16 1 17 12 9 14 10 7 13 6 4 5 7 3
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Safety Information WARNING WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, Gasoline and its vapors are extremely an odorless, colorless, poison gas. flammable and explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide can Fire or explosion can cause severe cause nausea, fainting or death. burns or death. • Start and run engine outdoors. • Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, WHEN ADDING FUEL even if doors or windows are open. • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. • Fi
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Safety Information WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration. Before performing maintenance or repairs: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start). • Use only correct tools. • Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object becaus
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Adding Oil 1. First add 67 oz (2 liters).
2. Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds. See Starting Instructions. 3. Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds. 4. Then add more oil slowly to bring level to FULL mark on dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL. Checking Oil Level • Check oil level before starting the engine. • Keep oil level at FULL. Do not overfill. • Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours of operation. 1. Place engine level and clean around oil filler
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Starting Operating • Allow engine to warm up several seconds to Gasoline Powered Engines several minutes depending on outside The controls used for starting are located on the engine temperature. or on the equipment for which it powers. Read your • Gradually open choke. operating manual and become familiar with the use of • For maximum performance and life, operate the controls before starting your engine. engine with choke in OPEN and throttle in FAST. CAUTION Note: If choke equipped, slowly ad
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Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs WARNING & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as Unintentional sparking can result well, may damage the engine, and may result in in fire or electric shock. injury. In addition, use of other parts may void your Fire or explosion can cause warranty. severe burns or death. Emission Control Unintentional start-up can
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Changing Oil and Oil Filter Adding Oil 1. First add 67 oz (2 liters). Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 50 hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating 2. Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds. the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. See Starting Instructions. 3. Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds. 4. Then add more oil slowly to bring level to FULL mark on dipstick. 5. Replace oil fill cap and dipstick. Checking Oil Level • Check oil level before star
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Air Cleaner Clean cartridge every 100 hours. To clean cartridge, CAUTION gently tap on end with handle of screwdriver. Replace cartridge every 400 hours. Clean and replace more Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean often under dusty conditions. foam. Pressurized air can damage foam; solvents will dissolve foam. 1. Unlock and remove cover.. 2. Remove air cleaner cartridge from body and Safety Filter Installation inspect. Replace if very dirty or any damage Several models with the cyclon
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Cleaning Debris 1. Locate air cleaner bracket. The bracket will pivot 7. Reinstall the panel and tighten the two screws away from the engine when the bolt on the lower until you hear a click. part of the bracket is loosened. 8. Pivot air cleaner assembly back onto engine. 2. Loosen the nut that secures the bolt of the air 9. Tighten the nut securing the bracket bolt. cleaner bracket to the engine. 3. Pivot the air cleaner away from the engine to access the panel. WARNING Note: It is not necessar
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Service Emission Information Engines that are certified to meet the California Air See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton must display information regarding the Emissions Parts and is equipped with special service tools. Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all makes this information available to the consumer on ou
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Specifications We recommend that you use an authorized Briggs & Model, Type and Code Number Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. Use only genuine To get replacement parts or technical assistance in the Briggs & Stratton parts. future write your engine Model, Type and Code number along with the date of purchase here. These numbers In the state of California, Model Series 540000 engines are located on your engine. For the location, see page are ce
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Warranty Information
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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 con
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#*,# +)(+ "+*, Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and 4. Parts which are scored or broken because an apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any engine was operated with insufficient or Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty contaminated lubricating oil, or an incorrect grade repairs. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, of lubricating oil (check oil level daily or after every but sometimes requests for warranty service may not 8 hours of operation. Refill
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