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.

Follow the instructions and schedules indicated below.

Task

Every 8 Hours or Daily

25 Hours or Every Season

50 Hours or Every Season

100 Hours or Every Season

100-300 Hours

 

Perform task at hourly

 

or calendar interval,

 

whichever comes first.

 

 

 

Check Oil Level

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Oil

4*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service air cleaner

4**

 

 

 

 

pre-cleaner (if equipped)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service air cleaner car-

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

CHANGING OIL

5/16” HEX

 

3/8” SQUARE

 

7/16” PIPE

 

 

OIL DRAIN

Typical drain plugs

PLUG

 

tridge (if not equipped

4**

with pre-cleaner)

 

 

 

Service air cleaner car-

 

tridge (if equipped with

4**

pre-cleaner)

 

 

 

Inspect spark arrester

4

(if equipped)

 

WARNING

[1]Place engine level.

[2]Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. Discon- nect battery (if equipped with electric starter) at negative terminal.

Replace spark plug

4

 

 

Replace in-line fuel filter

4

(if equipped)

 

 

 

Clean cooling system

4**

 

 

Clean combustion

4

chamber

 

*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.

[3]With engine OFF but still warm remove oil drain plug and drain oil into appropriate receptacle.

[4]Reinstall drain plug. Remove dipstick.

[5]To a Model 190000 engine add about 1-1/8 quarts (36 ounces: 1.1 liters) new oil. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick. Do not overfill.

[6]To a Model 280000 engine add about 1-1/2 quarts (48 ounces: 1.4 liters) new oil. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick. Do not overfill.

[7]Replace dipstick.

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