Engine Model:
Briggs & Stratton
Classic,
450 and 500 Series
Page
1 of 32 B&S Classic, 450 and 500 Series Selfhelp
Guide 2011, Issue 1.0
SELF-HELP PROBLEM SOLVING and
MAINTENANCE
for
PETROL LAWNMOWERS
The Briggs & Stratton Classic, 450 and 500 Series engines are fitted to many
mowers including the following recent products:
•
420 HP
•
460 HP
•
460 PD
•
460 R PD
•
PWR 400
•
SP530
•
HP470
•
SP470
•
T4204 and 4204S
•
T4604S
•
GL480SP
•
T4604RS
•
T5105S
1. Safety Precautions …………………………………. 2
2. Fuel, Oil, Air Filter and Spark Plug Requirements. 6
3. Routine Engine Maintenance ……………………... 7
4. Starting the Engine ………………………………… 10
5. Engine Starts and Smokes Heavily ………………. 15
6. Engine Cutting Out or Running Unevenly ……….. 17
7. Pull Cord Not Pulling or Snatching Back ………… 20
8. Cutting and Collecting Grass, Vibration …….…… 22
9. Loss of Drive on Self-Propelled Mowers …………
10. Transportation and Handling ………………………
26
30
11. Maintenance and Storage …………………………. 31
12. Guarantee Spare Parts, Repairs .………………… 32
If, after reading this guide, you feel you are either unsure of what is
required, or that you do not have the correct tools to undertake a job
yourself, please contact:
•
Our Helpline service, telephone 0845 600 2912 (Monday to
Saturday 9am – 5pm, and Sunday 10am – 4pm), or
•
Our local ServiceLink centre who can undertake any remedial
work requested (work that is not covered by the guarantee will be
chargeable)
Your local ServiceLink centre can be found at
www.servicelink.org.uk
