Briggs & Stratton Cooling System (Liquid Cooled Models, Only), PRESSURIZED SYSTEM, Change Engine Coolant, Clean Radiator & Screen, Check Engine Coolant Level

Regular Maintenance
Cooling System (Liquid Cooled Models
	WARNING
Only)
	PRESSURIZED SYSTEM
Check Engine Coolant Level
	Hot coolant can cause serious burns. Never
The engine coolant level and quality should be	open the radiator cap. Wait until the engine
checked before each use, when the engine is cool	is cool before checking the coolant level or
and off.	removing the reservoir cap.
The cooling system is a closed type. Never open the
radiator cap. Doing so may induce air into the cooling
system and may cause overheating.

1. Check the coolant level only at the overflow reservoir (A). The coolant level should be between the “H” and “L” marks.

2. If the coolant level is insufficient, remove the cap
(B) from the reservoir and add coolant to the “H”
mark.				B
3. Reinstall the cap.
NOTE: Proper coolant mix is a 50/50 mixture of				D
ethylene glycol and distilled water. See engine
owners manual for engine coolant specifications.		for
Change Engine Coolant
See engine owners manual for specific engine
coolant change procedures.			C
Clean Radiator & Screen				A
Clean the radiator and screen before each use, r as
required (depending on conditions) to all w pr per
air-flow through the radiator.
1. To remove the radiator screen, lift the seat.		Figure 15. Radiator, Screen & Overflow Bottle
		A. Overflow Reservoir
2. Release radiator screen latch (C), slide towa ds
		B. Reservoir Cap
	Not
the left hand side of the machine. Lift screen		C. Radiator Screen Latch
enough to clear radiator cap and slide out the		D. Radiator Screen

3. Flush the screen with water or blow cl an with air. Flush the radiator core with water or blow clean with air. See engine owners manual for proper radiator cleaning procedures.

4. To reinstall the radiator screen, reverse removal

front.Reproduction

process.

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