Briggs & Stratton 073000 manuel dutilisation Service Air Cleaner, Service Spark Plug

MAINTENANCE

Service Air Cleaner

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.

Service the air cleaner every 8 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. Service more often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions.

Check and clean the intake chamber for dirt. If the foam air cleaner is dirty and worn, replace with new air cleaner.

To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:

1.Push cover tab to release cover, then pull cover away from the engine (Figure 23).

Figure 23 - Air Cleaner

Service Spark Plug

Change the spark plug every 50 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 set spark plug gap to 0.025 inch (0.64mm) if necessary (Figure 24).

Figure 24 — Spark Plug

4. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned

or porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended replacement plug.

5. Install spark plug and tighten firmly.

2.Carefully remove foam air cleaner.

3.Wash foam air cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.

4.Dip foam air cleaner in engine oil and squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.

NOTE: Engine will smoke if too much oil is left on air cleaner.

5.Reinstall clean air cleaner.

6.Push cover closed to lock tab into base.

17