Briggs & Stratton Check Tire Pressures, Checking / Adding Fuel, Fuel Filter, Change Oil & Filter, Tire, Pressure, DFI Models:, installa ion, ecessary. Ensure, ite. DO NOT spread

Regular Maintenance

Check Tire Pressures

Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life.

Tire		Pressure
Front	25 psi (1,72 bar)
Rear	15 psi (1,03 bar)

					Figure 11. Checking Tire Pressure
Checking / Adding Fuel
							WARNING
To add fuel:
1.	Remove the fuel cap.					Gasoline is highly flammable and must be
						handled with care. Never fill the tank when the
2.	Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This
						engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not
	will allow for fuel expansion.
						allow open flame, smoking or matches in the
NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual
						area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.
for specific fuel recommendations.
3.		Reproduction
	Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.					Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot,
4.	Repeat same process for opposite tank.					as spilled gasoli e may ig				ite. DO NOT spread
				orf						ecessary. Ensure
Fuel Filter						hose clamps further than
						clamps gr p h ses firmly over filter after
Carburated Models: The fuel filter is located in the						installa ion.
		Not
fuel line between fuel shut off valve and carbure or,
near the fuel pump. DFI Models: The fuel fil er is
located in the fuel shut off valve and fuel pump,			n					Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL,
the left side of the engine. If filter is dirty r cl gged,								gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol,
replace as follows:								gasoline additives, premium gasoline, or
1.	Shut off the fuel tank selection valve.							white gas because engine/fuel system
2.	Disconnect the negative battery cable.							damage could result.
3.	Place a container below the filter to catch spilled
	fuel.
4.	Using a pliers, open and slide hose clam s f om
	fuel filter.
5.	Remove hoses from filter.
6.	Install new filter in proper flow direction in fu		l line.
7.	Secure with hose clamps.
8.	Reconnect the negative battery cable when								A
	finished.
Change Oil & Filter									B
1.	Warm engine by running for a few minutes.
	(Refer to the engine operator’s manual for oil &
	filter replacement instructions.)
2.	Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to
	catch the oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove
	the cap (B, Figure 12) from the oil drain hose (A)
	and drain the engine oil.				Figure 12. Engine Oil Drain
3.	After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any				A. Oil Drain Hose
	spilled oil.				B. Cap

4.Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter. Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one.

5.Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.

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