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44J677, 44X977

 Operator's Manual

© Briggs & Stratton. All rights reserved.

80107657

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Summary of Contents for 44J677

Page 1: ...44J677 44X977 Operator s Manual Briggs Stratton All rights reserved 80107657 Revision A N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

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Page 4: ... engine exhaust which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and carbon monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov WARNING Briggs Stratton Engines are not designed for and are not to be used to power fun karts go karts children s recreational or sport all terrain vehicles ATVs m...

Page 5: ...rect coupled equipment components such as but not limited to blades impellers pulleys and sprockets are correctly attached WARNING Rotating parts can entangle hands feet hair clothing or accessories and result in traumatic amputation or laceration Operate equipment with the guards correctly installed Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts Remove jewelry and make sure that long hair is away f...

Page 6: ... in damage to engine components which will not be repaired under the warranty To protect the fuel system from gum formation and corrosion mix an alcohol free fuel stabilizer and ethanol treatment into the fuel Refer to the Storage section All fuel is not the same If start or performance problems occur change fuel providers or brands This engine is certified to operate on gasoline The emissions con...

Page 7: ...e in the FAST position 5 Move the choke control C Figure 6 or the combination choke and throttle B C to the CLOSED position NOTE To start the engine with a dry fuel system additional cranking time in the choke position will be required This will give the fuel pump time to prime the fuel system 6 Push the stop switch D Figure 6 if installed to the ON position 7 Turn the key switch E Figure 6 to the...

Page 8: ... or the spark arrester if equipped and inspect for damage or carbon blockage If damage is found install the replacement parts before you operate the equipment WARNING Replacement parts must be of the same design and installed in the same position as the original parts Other parts could result in damage or an injury Change Engine Oil WARNING Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive Fire or e...

Page 9: ...d the muffler if equipped free of combustible debris 4 Make sure the oil cooler fins if equipped are clean After a period of time the cylinder cooling fins can collect debris and cause the engine to overheat This unwanted material cannot be removed without partial disassembly of the engine Have a Briggs Stratton Authorized Service Dealer inspect and clean the air cooling system as recommended in t...

Page 10: ...system on your engine equipment for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your small off road engine or equipment leading to the failure of the emissions control system Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system the ignition system catalytic converter fuel tanks fuel lines for liquid...

Page 11: ...ified to be emissions compliant for 300 hours of actual engine running time Engines greater than 80 cc displacement are certified to be emissions 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 Briggs St...

Page 12: ...ranty claims shall be filed according to the provisions of the B S engine warranty policy Warranty coverage does not apply to failures of emissions parts that are not original equipment B S parts or to parts that fail due to abuse neglect or improper maintenance as set forth in the B S engine warranty policy B S is not liable for warranty coverage of failures of emissions parts caused by the use o...

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