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Add Oil
Placeengine level.
Cleanthe oil fill area of any debris.
Seethe Specifications section for oil capacity.
1. Removethe dipstick (G) and wipe with a clean cloth (Figure 2).
2. Pourthe oil slowly into the engine oil fill (H). Do not overfill. After adding oil, wait
oneminute and then check the oil level.
3. Installand tighten the dipstick.
4. Removethe dipstick and check the oil level. It should be at the top of the full indicator
(J)on the dipstick.
5. Installand tighten the dipstick.
How ToService The Air Filter - Figure 12 13
WARNING
Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fireor explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Neverstart or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the
airfilter (if equipped) removed.
NOTICE:Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter. Pressurized air can
damagethe filter and solvents will dissolve the filter.
Twotypes of air filter systems are shown, a Standard and a High Capacity. Determine
thetype installed on your engine and service as follows.
StandardAir Filter- Figure 12
Theair cleaner system uses a foam element that can be washed and reused.
1.Movetheslidelock(A)to the unlock position. Open the cover (B). See Figure 12.
2. Removethe foam element (C).
3. Washthe foam element in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry the foam element
ina clean cloth.
4. Saturatethe foam element with clean engine oil. To remove the excess engine oil,
squeezethe foam element in a clean cloth.
5. Installthe foam element into the air filter base.
6. Closethe cover and move the slide lock to the locked position.
High Capacity Air Filter - Figure 13
Theair cleaner system uses a pleated filter with an optional pre-cleaner. The pre-cleaner
canbe washed and reused.
1. Loosenthe fastener (A) that holds the cover (B). Remove the cover. See Figure 13.
2. Removethe pre-cleaner (C) and the filter (D).
3. Toloosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If the filter is excessively
dirty,replace with a new filter.
4. Washthe pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Then allow it to thoroughly air
dry.Do not oil the pre-cleaner.
5. Assemblethe dry pre-cleaner to the filter.
6. Installthe filter and pre-cleaner into the base (E). Make sure filter fits securely in the
base.
7. Installair filter cover and secure with fastener. Make sure the fastener is tight.
How ToReplace The Fuel Filter - Figure 14
WARNING
Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fireor explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Keepfuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
Checkfuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replaceif necessary.
Beforecleaning or replacing the fuel filter, drain the fuel tank or close the fuel
shut-offvalve.
Replacementparts must be the same and installed in the same position as the
originalparts.
Iffuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
1. Beforereplacing the fuel filter (A, Figure 14), if equipped, drain the fuel tank or close
thefuel shut-off valve, if equipped. Otherwise, fuel can leak out and cause a fire or
explosion.
2. Usepliers to squeeze tabs (B) on the clamps (C), then slide the clamps away from
thefuel filter. Twist and pull the fuel lines (D) off of the fuel filter.
3. Checkthe fuel lines for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
4. Replacethe fuel filter with an original equipment replacement filter.
5. Securethe fuel lines with the clamps as shown.
How ToClean The Air Cooling System - Figure 15
Runningengines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler,
becomeextremely hot.
Severethermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustibledebris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
WARNING
Allowmuffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching.
Removeaccumulated debris from muffler area and cylinder area.
NOTICE:Do not use water to clean the engine. Water could contaminate the fuel
system.Use a brush or dry cloth to clean the engine.
Thisis an air cooled engine. Dirt or debris can restrict air flow and cause the engine to
overheat,resulting in poor performance and reduced engine life.
Usea brush or dry cloth to remove debris from the finger guard (A). Keep linkage,
springsand controls (B) clean. Keep area around and behind the muffler (C) free of any
combustibledebris (Figure 15).
Storage
WARNING
Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fireor explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WhenStoring Fuel Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank
Storeaway from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have
pilotlights or other ignition sources because they can ignite fuel vapors.
FuelSystem
Fuelcan become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid and gum
depositsto form in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh,
useBriggs & Stratton Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer, available
whereverBriggs & Stratton genuine service parts are sold.
Forengines equipped with a FRESH START®fuel cap, use Briggs & Stratton FRESH
START®availablein a drip concentrate cartridge.
Thereis no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel stabilizer is added according
toinstructions. Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel
systembefore storage.
Ifgasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel stabilizer, it must be drained into
anapproved container. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel
stabilizerin the storage container is recommended to maintain freshness.
EngineOil
Whilethe engine is still warm, change the engine oil. See the How To Change The Oil
section.
NOTICE:Store the engine level (normal operating position). If the engine is tipped for
storage,the fuel tank must be empty and the spark plug side must be up. If the fuel
tankis not empty and if the engine is tipped in any other direction, it may be difficult to
startdue to oil or gasoline contaminating the air filter and/or the spark plug.
Troubleshooting
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