Briggs & Stratton 400000 Changing OIL Filter, OIL Pressure, Removing and Installing AIR Cleaner

MAINTENANCE

CHANGING OIL FILTER

Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season.

[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. Re-check oil level. Add oil if required.

OIL PRESSURE

If oil pressure drops below 4-6 psi (.2-.4 kg/cm2), an oil pressure switch (if engine is equipped) will either activate a warning light or stop the engine. Check oil level with dipstick. If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick, Do not try to restart engine. Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Do not operate engine until oil pressure is corrected.

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.

AIR CLEANER

Always replace cartridge and pre-cleaner if damaged.

CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge.

CARTRIDGE

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

Pre-cleaner

To clean, wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Saturate with engine oil. Remove all excess oil on pre-cleaner by squeezing inside a clean absorbent cloth.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR CLEANER

[1]See illustrations for disassembly and reassembly of your air cleaner style.

[2]Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge and pre-clean- er to prevent debris from entering carburetor.

[3]Install pre-cleaner in base with mesh side up.

[4]Install cartridge on pre-cleaner.

[5]Replace cover. To ensure proper fit, tabs must be hooked into slots. Tabs are painted a different color in some instances.

[6]Latch handle or tighten knobs completely to secure cover.

CAUTION: Improper installation of air cleaner cover may cause damage to engine.

EXTENDED LIFE SERIESE CARTRIDGE ONLY

This filter, IF STAMPED ‘WASHABLE’, can be washed with warm water and mild soap.

IMPORTANT: Rinse in tap water with SCREEN

side up allowing dirt and debris to filter out. Leave filter to dry overnight be- fore reinstalling.

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