Briggs & Stratton 42A700 User Manual

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Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
42A700
42B700
42D700
42E700
422700
460700
461700
Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Information 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel and Starting Information 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping 9-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 11-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments 14-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and Service & Storage 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information 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.
In the USA and Canada our 24 hour hotline is
1-800-233-3723
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
www.briggsandstratton.com
PRINTED IN U.S.A.  Copyright 1999 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation FORM NO. 274279-10/99

Briggs & Stratton 42A700 Specifications

General

Displacement	724 cc
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Cooling System	Air Cooled
Spark Plug	Champion RC12YC
Starter Type	Electric
Engine Type	4-cycle
Oil Capacity	1.5 quarts
Starting System	Electric
Cylinder Arrangement	Single-cylinder
Ignition System	Electronic

Summary

BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE

HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS

SAFETY

WHEN ADDING FUEL

Safe procedures for refueling the engine.

WHEN STARTING ENGINE

Safety steps for engine startup.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

Precautions during engine operation.

WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT

Safety for moving equipment.

WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

Proper storage of fuel and powered equipment.

BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS

Safety steps before maintenance or repair.

WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK

Safe methods for spark testing.

ENGINE PARTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Overview of engine models and specifications.

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

Identification of engine and manual symbols.

OIL

OIL CAPACITY

Details on engine oil capacity.

TYPE OF OIL TO USE

Guidance on selecting correct engine oil.

CHECKING AND ADDING OIL

Step-by-step instructions for oil level checks and refills.

FUEL

TYPE OF FUEL TO USE

Recommended fuel specifications.

ADDING FUEL

Safe procedures for filling the fuel tank.

STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS

Advice for efficient engine starting and operation.

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

Information on the oil pressure switch.

STARTING AND STOPPING

REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER

How to start and stop using the manual starter.

ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER

How to start and stop using the electric starter.

MAINTENANCE

CHANGING OIL

Procedures for performing an oil change.

CHANGING OIL FILTER

Steps for replacing the oil filter.

AIR CLEANER

Maintenance and cleaning of the air cleaner system.

CLEANING PRE-CLEANERS AND CARTRIDGES

Guide to cleaning air cleaner components.

REMOVING/INSTALLING AIR CLEANER w/o TANK

Instructions for air cleaner assembly removal/installation.

OIL PRESSURE

Information regarding engine oil pressure.

ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS

MUFFLER

Maintenance and replacement of the muffler.

FUEL SYSTEM

Maintenance of the engine's fuel system components.

SPARK PLUG

Information on spark plug inspection and replacement.

AIR COOLING SYSTEM

Maintaining the engine's air cooling system.

FUEL FILTER (if equipped)

Procedures for fuel filter replacement.

ADJUSTMENTS

CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting engine control linkages.

TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE CONTROL

Steps to adjust the remote choke control.

TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL

How to adjust the remote throttle control.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Steps for adjusting the carburetor idle speed.

SERVICE & STORAGE

PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS

A list of common replacement parts.

SERVICE

Information on obtaining service from dealers.

STORAGE

Procedures for storing the engine for extended periods.

Briggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions

Warranted Parts

Lists emission control parts covered by warranty.

Length of Coverage

Duration of the emission control warranty.

No Charge

Details on warranty repair costs.

Claims and Coverage Exclusions

Conditions that exclude warranty coverage.

Maintenance

Owner's responsibility for required maintenance.

Consequential Coverage

Warranty for components damaged by warrantable failures.

LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTY PERIOD

Warranty duration for different engine types and uses.