Engine and Engine Parts

.030” (0.76 mm)

WIRE GAGE

RESISTOR P/N 802592 STANDARD P/N 492167

MAINTENANCE

We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts.

WARNING

If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or laceration. Use only correct tools.

•Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may later shatter during operation.

•Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed.

MUFFLER

WARNING	Replacement parts for	the
	muffler must be the same and
	installed in the same position

	as the original parts, other-
	wise fire can occur.
	If muffler is equipped with
	spark arrestor screen,	re-

move screen for inspection. Replace screen if damaged or plugged.

SPARK PLUG

Use only Briggs & Stratton Spark Tester (part number 19368) to check for spark.

Note: In some areas, local law requires using resistor spark plug to suppress

ignition signals. If this en- gine was originally

equipped with resistor spark plug, use same type for replacement.

Note: On Model Series 19E400, 19F400, 19G400 engines use only spark plug, Part No. 496018.

AIR COOLING SYSTEM

We recommend cleaning the air cooling system every 100 hours.

CLEAN

OUT

DEBRIS

AND

CHAFF

COMBUSTION DEPOSITS

We recommend that after every 100-300 hours you have an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer remove combustion deposits from the cylinder, cylinder head, top of piston, and around valves.

CLEANING DEBRIS

CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth.

WARNING

Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.

Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any com- bustible debris.

CLEAN

Finger Guard

CLEAN

Linkage, Springs, Controls

CLEAN

SPARK

ARRESTER

Muffler, Spark Arrester