MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs &
Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the engine, and may result in injury. In addition, use of other parts may void your warranty.
MAINTENANCE
EMISSION CONTROL
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.
Follow the instructions and schedules indicated below.
Task
Perform task at hourly or calendar interval, whichever comes first.
Check Oil Level | 4 |
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Change Oil | 4* |
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Change oil in gear re- | 4 |
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CHANGING OIL
Change oil after first 5 hours of use.
duction (if equipped) |
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Service air cleaner | 4** | |
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Service air cleaner car- |
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tridge (if not equipped | 4** | |
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Service air cleaner car- |
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tridge (if equipped with | 4** |
5/16” HEX | 3/8” SQUARE |
PIPE
Typical drain plugs
OIL FILL
CAP
OIL
DRAIN
PLUG
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Inspect spark arrester | 4 | |
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Replace spark plug | 4 | |
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Replace | 4 | |
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Clean cooling system | 4** | |
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Clean combustion | 4 | |
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*Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
**Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if very dirty.
CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
WARNING [1] Place engine level.
[2] Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from spark plug. Disconnect battery (if equipped with electric starter) at nega- tive terminal.
[3]With engine OFF but still warm remove oil drain plug and drain oil into appropriate receptacle.
[4]Reinstall drain plug. Remove dipstick or oil fill cap.
[5]Model 190000 engine, add about
1.3liters) new oil. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick or to point of overflowing at oil fill cap. Do not overfill.
[6]Model 250000 engine add about 1-1/2 qts (48 ozs;
1.4liters) new oil. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick or to point of overflowing at oil fill cap. Do not overfill.
[7]Replace dipstick or oil fill cap. 
OIL LEVEL | High oil fill |
Low oil fill | (if equipped) |
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