Briggs & Stratton Complete Briggs Oil Chart and Maintenance Tips for Lawn Mowers

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Maintenance

 

 

 

How To Change The Oil Filter (if

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WARNING

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equipped)

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or

Some models are equipped with oil filter. For replacement

repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade.

intervals, see the Maintenance chart.

Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug

1.

Drain the oil from the engine. Refer to “How To Change

wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine

2.

The Engine Oil”.

and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all

Remove the oil filter (A, Figure 23) and dispose of

parts to cool before working on machine.

 

 

properly.

Engine Maintenance

 

NOTE: Location of oil filter may vary according to model.

 

3. Before you install the new oil filter, lightly lubricate the oil

How To Change The Engine Oil

 

filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.

 

 

4. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the

Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be disposed

oil filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to 3/4 turns.

of properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with

5. Add oil. Refer to “How to Check/Add Oil” in the

your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe dis-

Operation section.

 

posal/recycling facilities.

 

 

 

 

 

6. Start and run the engine. As the engine warms up, check

1. Place bricks or wooden blocks under the front wheels to

for oil leaks.

 

lower the rear of the engine.

 

 

 

7. Stop the engine and check the oil level. It should be at

2. Loosen or remove the oil fill cap on the engine.

the top of the full indicator on the dipstick.

 

3. Place a 2 quart minimum capacity container under the

 

end of the oil drain (Figure 22).

 

 

 

4. Remove or open the oil drain plug (A or B, Figure 22),

 

 

depending upon the type of oil drain plug the engine is

 

 

equipped with.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Location of oil drain may vary according to model.

 

 

 

A

for

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

Figure 23: Oil filter

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 22: Oil drain plugs

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5. After all the oil has drained, replace or close the drain

 

 

plug, and wipe up any oil that may haveReprospilled. Disposeduction

 

of used oil properly.

 

 

 

 

6. Fill the engine with new oil. Refer to “How To Check/

 

 

Add Oil” in the Operation Section.

 

 

 

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