MAINTENANCE
CHANGING OIL FILTER (if equipped)
Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season.
OIL FILTER P/N
SEE PAGE 15
[1]Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
[2]Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
[3]Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
[4]Add fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.
[5]Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks.
[6]Stop engine.
OIL PRESSURE
If oil pressure drops below
If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick, add oil to bring level to FULL mark. Restart engine and check oil pressure. If pressure is normal, continue to operate engine.
Note: Oil pressure gauge, if engine is equipped, is supplied by manufacturer of equipment.
SPARK PLUG
Use only Briggs & Stratton Spark Tester (part number 19368) to check for spark.
AIR CLEANER
All engines have a round air cleaner cartridge. In addition, some engines have a
CLEANING PRE-CLEANERS AND CARTRIDGES
CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge.
Pre-cleaner
To clean
Cartridge
To clean cartridge, gently tap on a flat surface.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR CLEANER
FOAM
PLATE
KNOB
COVER
CLIPS
Dual element air cleaner
[1] | Unhook clips on both sides of cover and remove cover. |
[2] | Remove knob and plate. Carefully remove air cleaner |
In some areas, local law requires using resistor spark plug to suppress ignition sig- nals. If this engine was origi- nally equipped with resistor spark plug, use same type for replacement.
.030” (0.76 mm) |
WIRE GAGE |
RESISTOR P/N 491055 |
RESISTOR P/N 496018 |
| assembly to prevent debris from entering carburetor. |
[3] | Reassemble clean (or new) |
| new) cartridge. |
[4] | Reinstall air cleaner assembly, plate and knob in body. |
[5] | Replace cover and reattach clips to body. |
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