CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), disengage all clutches and blades. Keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough. Be certain it is clean and properly attached before adjusting carburetor. Refer to separate engine manual packed with your unit for information regarding air cleaner maintenance.
Refer to separate engine manual packed with your unit for carburetor adjustment information or see an authorized Briggs & Stratton service dealer.
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
•Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure 12.
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NOTE:
Valve location will vary with engine style.
Figure 12
•Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure 12.
•Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil.
•Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil. See Figure 12.
•Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed in the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has finished draining.
•Refill the engine with new motor oil.
IMPORTANT: Refill the engine with the proper capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the separate engine manual.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty condition. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow grass, leaves, and dirt to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine, especially the pulleys and other moving parts. Clean the underside of the deck with a wisk broom, putty knife or forced air after each mowing.
IMPORTANT: The use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its serviceability.
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