Briggs & Stratton CE8069, 271172, 270962, 276535, 273521 manual Oil and Oil Filter, Spark Plug, Notice

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Oil and Oil Filter

WARNING

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

•If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion.

•To empty the fuel tank, run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.

Change oil after the first 5 hours of operation. After that, change oil after every 50 hours of operation. Change oil more often if engine is operated in dirty or dusty conditions, under heavy loads, or in high ambient temperatures.

1.Remove oil drain plug from side or bottom of engine and drain oil while the engine is still warm.

2.Install drain plug.

3.Remove oil filter, if equipped.

•Clean surface of filter mounting adapter.

•Apply light coat of clean engine oil to new filter gasket.

4.Screw new filter on by hand until gasket contacts filter mounting adapter. Then tighten an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.

5.Fill crankcase with the correct amount of new oil.

6.Start engine and run at idle for a minute or so.

7.Shut engine off and wait for oil to settle back into the cylinder.

8.Check dipstick. If necessary, add more oil slowly to bring level to FULL mark on dipstick.

NOTICE

Do not overfill. Overfilling can cause seals to fail, smoke from the exhaust, or overheating due to oil foaming.

9.Replace oil fill cap and dipstick.

10.Start and run engine. Check for oil leaks.

Spark Plug

Spark plugs should be replaced every year.

NOTICE

Spark plugs have different thread “reach” and heat ranges. When changing a spark plug, use only the specified replacement, otherwise engine damage could occur.

NOTE: In some areas, local law requires using resistor spark plugs to suppress radio frequency interference.

1.Disconnect spark plug wire.

2.Remove and inspect spark plug for wear and damage. Replace spark plug if electrodes are burned away, or the porcelain is cracked.

3.Do not blast clean spark plugs. Clean by scraping or wire brushing, and then washing in a commercial solvent.

4.Using a wire gage, check and set the gap (A, Figure 15) per Section 12 - Specifications.

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5.Re-install spark plug and torque to values listed in Section 12 - Specifications.

6.Connect spark plug wire.

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