Briggs 550 manual




















Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engine to run on alternate fuels. Use of unapproved fuels will damage the engine components and void the engine warranty. Before you start the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual.

If you start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty. Before starting the engine, you must determine the type of starting system that is on your engine. Your engine will have one of the following types. It does not have a manual choke or a primer. Primer System: This features a red primer to be used for starting in cool temperatures.

It does not have a manual choke. To start your engine, follow the instructions for your type of starting system. Note: Equipment may have remote controls. See the equipment manual for location and operation of remote controls.

Check the oil level. If the product is equipped with an engine stop lever D , hold the engine stop lever. Firmly hold the starter cord handle E. Pull the starter cord handle slowly until. Note: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, go to. Broken bones, fractures,.

When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until. Note: Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm ngine. Note: If you push the primer too many times, excessive fuel will flood the carburetor. Note: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, repeat Steps 4, 5, and 6. COM or call in. Release the engine stop lever A, Figure 5 or. Never make adjustments to the carburetor. The carburetor was set at the factory to operate efficiently under most conditions.

NOTICE: The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies the top speed at which the engine will be operated. Do not exceed this speed.

Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and cylinder area. Inspect the muffler H , Figure 1 for cracks, corrosion, or other damage. Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect for damage or carbon blockage. If damage is found, install replacement parts before operating. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the unit, and may result in injury. Remove the dipstick G and wipe with a clean cloth Figure Pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill H.

After adding oil, wait one minute and then check the oil level. Install and tighten the dipstick. It should be at the top of the full indicator J on the dipstick. Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly if equipped or the air filter if equipped removed. Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter. Two types of air filter systems are shown, a Standard and a High Capacity.

Determine the type installed on your engine and service as follows. Check the gap A , Figure 8 with a wire gauge B. If necessary, reset the gap. Wash the foam element in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry the foam element. For gap setting or torque, see the. Satu ate the foam element with clean engine oil.

To remove the excess engine oil,. Note: In some areas, local law requires using a resistor spark plug to suppress igniti. If this engine was originally equipped with a resistor spark plug, use the same. Rep roduc become tion extremely hot. Open the cover B , Figure To loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If the filter is excessively. The oil must be drained from the top oil fill tube E , Figure With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark plug wire A and keep it away.

When you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube E , keep the spark plug end of the. Drain the oil into an approved container. To empty the fuel. Water could contaminate the fuel. This is an air cooled engine. Dirt or debris can restrict air flow and cause the engine to overheat, resulting in poor performance and reduced engine life.

Use a brush or dry cloth to remove debris from the finger guard A. Keep linkage, springs and controls B clean. Keep the area around and behind the muffler C free of any combustible debris Figure To keep fuel fresh,. There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel stabilizer is added according.

Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel. If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel stabilizer, it must be drained into. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel. If the engine is tipped for. The engine will operate satisfactorily at. If the fuel. Need Assistance? COM or call Welcome to ManualMachine.

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