Briggs & Stratton 074002 Inspect Pump Oil Level, Inspect Engine Air Cleaner, Changing Engine Oil

Inspect Pump Oil Level

Inspecting Pump Oil Level

Use these steps to inspect oil level:

1.Turn engine ON/OFF switch to OFF position (see Figure 9 earlier).

2.Move Fuel Shutoff Valve lever to OFF position (see Figure 8 earlier).

3.Place unit on a flat, level surface.

4.Carefully observe sight glass and verify that oil level is at proper level. (see Figure 15).

Figure 15 - Pump Oil Fill Information

Breather Cap

Oil Fill Location

MAXIMUM

Oil Level

PROPER

Oil Level

Drain Plug

5.If pump oil level is too low, add recommended oil to proper level (see Figure 15). If oil is above MAXIMUM Oil Level, drain excess oil, as described in CHANGING PUMP OIL on page 19.

Inspect Engine Air Cleaner

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

Replace the air cleaner every 25 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. Replace filter cartridge more often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions.

MAINTENANCE

To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:

1.Loosen and remove the screw.Tip the cover toward you and lift the tabs out of the slots. (see Figure 16).

Figure 16 - Air Cleaner

Cartridge

Base

Slots and Tabs

Cover

Screw

2.Carefully lift filter cartridge assembly off the base.

3.Install clean (or new) air cleaner filter cartridge in base. If equipped with pre-cleaner, install with arrows up and lip of pre-cleaner at bottom of cartridge pleats.

4.Install tabs on cover into slots in base and tip cover into position.

5.Insert the screw and tighten.

Changing Engine Oil

Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your air compressor under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil more often.

CAUTION

Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used engine oil.

•Used engine oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.

•Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.

Change the oil while the engine is still warm from running, as follows:

1.Make sure unit is on a level surface.

2.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

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