Briggs & Stratton 131F manual Maintenance Chart, Frequency Maintenance Required Comments

Maintenance Chart

Frequency		Maintenance Required	Comments
Daily or before each use	Maintenance engine.		Refer to the Engine Owner’s
			Manual.
	Examine blade(s).		Check for cracks, wear, and exces-
			sive damage.
	Remove debris from unit and moving
	parts.
	Examine all rotating and sliding parts.
	Check tire inflation.		Refer to the Maintenance section.
	Verify that the mower housing is level.		Refer to the Maintenance section.
	Examine V-belts.		Check for cracks, wear, and exces-
			sive damage.
	Check brake operation.		Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
After completion of first	Change oil.		Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
5 hours
After 25 hours	Maintenance engine.		Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual.
	Remove, examine, sharpen, and		Refer to the Maintenance section.
	balance blade(s).
	Check adjustments:		Refer to the Maintenance section.
	a.	Blade Rotation Control
	b.	Brake
	c.	Clutch
	d.	Steering
	Lubricate chassis and mower		Refer to Where to Lubricate
	housing.		instructions.
	Check the muffler:		Refer to the Maintenance section.
	a.	Torque
	b. For wear or burn out
	c. Condition of spark arrester
		(if applicable)
Before storage of 30 days or	Prepare engine for storage.		Refer to the Engine Owner’s
more			Manual.
	Drain fuel system.		Refer to Warnings in Owner’s
			Manual.
	Add fuel stabilizer.		Refer to the Engine Owner’s
			Manual.
	Prepare battery for storage:
	a.	Remove from unit.
	b.	Fully charge.
	c.	Move to cool dry place.

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