Changing Engine Oil

Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator 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 motor oil.

•Used motor 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.

3.Clean area around oil drain plug. The oil drain plug is located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.

4.Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container.

5.Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil cap/dipstick.

6.Slowly pour recommended oil (about 32.5 oz.) into oil fill opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to “Full” mark on dipstick.

7.Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO NOT overfill.

8.Reinstall oil cap/dipstick. Tighten cap securely.

9.Wipe up any spilled oil.

Service Air Cleaner

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

Clean or replace the foam pre-filter every 25 hours of operation or sooner under dusty or dirty conditions. Clean or replace the paper air filter every 100 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty or dirty conditions.

To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:

1.

Loosen screws (A) and remove air cleaner cover (B).

 

D

E

 

 

 

C

 

 

B

 

A

 

2.

Carefully remove foam pre-filter (C) and paper filter (D).

3.Wipe clean inside of base (E) and cover thoroughly.

4.To clean or replace the foam pre-filter, wash pre-filter in a solution of household detergent and warm water, then rinse thoroughly. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.

5.Saturate foam pre-filter in clean engine oil and squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil. DO NOT twist.

IMPORTANT: The engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in the pre-filter.

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 pre-filter into the air cleaner cover, then the paper filter.

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).

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13500 specifications

The Briggs & Stratton 13500 is a powerful generator designed to provide reliable mobile power for various applications. Known for its robust construction and innovative features, this generator is an excellent choice for both home use and outdoor activities such as camping or tailgating.

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