D E
C
B
A
2.Carefully remove foam
3.Wipe clean inside of base (E) and cover thoroughly.
4.To clean or replace the foam
5.Saturate foam
IMPORTANT: The engine will smoke during initial
6.Clean paper filter by tapping it gently on a solid surface. If the paper filter is too dirty, replace it with a new one. Dispose of the old filter properly.
7.Insert the foam
8.Assemble air cleaner cover onto base and tighten screws.
Service Spark Plug
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine to start easier and run better.
1.Clean area around spark plug.
2.Remove and inspect spark plug.
3.Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap to recommended gap if necessary (see Specifications).
4.Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended replacement spark plug. See Specifications.
5.Install spark plug and tighten firmly.
Clean Cooling System
Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling fins and cannot be observed without partial engine disassembly. For this reason, we recommend you have a Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer clean the cooling system (F) per recommended intervals (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). Equally important is to keep top of engine free from debris. Also see Cleaning.
F
Check Valve Clearance
Regular valve clearance check and adjustment will improve performance and extend engine life. This procedure cannot be done without partial engine disassembly and the use of special tools. For this reason we recommend that you have an authorized dealer check and adjust valve clearance at
250 hours or as recommended (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section).
Spark Arrester Service
Your engine is not
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow the muffler to cool before servicing spark arrester.
WARNING
Contact with muffler area can result in serious burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
•DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
•Allow equipment to cool before touching.
•Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of pressure washer including overhead.
•Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered by an internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service standard
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