MAINTENANCE
CHANGING OIL AND OIL FILTER
Change oil and filter after first 50 hours and every 100 hours thereafter.
[1]With engine OFF but still warm, remove oil drain plug and drain oil into
appropriate receptacle. Reinstall drain plug | OIL |
[2]Remove oil filter. 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] Place engine level. Remove oil fill cap and add fresh oil. Oil filling procedure: First, add 67 ounces (2 liters). Start and run
engine at idle for 30 seconds. Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds. OIL DRAIN PLUG Then, add more oil slowly to bring level to Full mark on dipstick. Do
not overfill. | OIL FILL |
[5] Replace oil fill cap and dipstick |
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CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil |
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properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local |
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authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities. |
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OIL PRESSURE
If oil pressure drops below
Check oil level with dipstick. If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on | DIPSTICK | FULL |
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dipstick, Do not try to restart engine. Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton |
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Service Dealer. Do not operate engine until oil pressure is corrected. |
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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
CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to
clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge.
Clean cartridge every 100 hours. To clean cartridge, gently tap on end with handle of screwdriver. Replace cartridge every 600 hours. Clean and replace more often under dusty conditions.
[1]Unlock clamps and remove cover.
[2]Remove cartridge from air cleaner body, and inspect. Replace if very dirty or any damage occurs to cartridge.
[3]Carefully clean out air cleaner cover.
[4]Install cartridge in body.
[5]Install cover and lock clamps with rubber valve down.
Model 5400 Safety Filter Installation
Replace cartridge every 600 hours, or with every other air filter cartridge replacement. To replace cartridge, pull carefully to remove from air cleaner body, ensure no debris enters engine. Install new safety cartridge first, then install air filter cartridge over safety filter.
CLAMPS
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COVER | CLEANER | ||
AIR FILTER | BODY | ||
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| CARTRIDGE |
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Model 5400 Safety Filter Installation | |||
SAFETY FILTER | AIR FILTER |
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CARTRIDGE |
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CARTRIDGE |
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AIR | AIR |
CLEANER | CLEANER |
BODY | BODY |
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