Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) Maintenance Instructions, Service Item, Daily, Hours, Yearly

Maintenance Instructions

CAUTION

Maintenance procedures requiring special training or tools should be performed by a trained technician.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MB

Service Item		25	50	100	250		Ref.
	Daily	Hours	Hours	Hours	Hours	Yearly	Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level	x						36
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System*	x						41
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck	x						42
Service Mower Blades	x						44
Check Security of Air Cleaner System	x						44
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points*		x					37
Check Transaxle Fluid		x					40
Check Tire Pressure		x					44
Check Drive Belts (Engine, PTO, Ground Drive)		x					45
Check PTO and Deck Gearbox Oil Seals		x					45
Inspect Air Filter Paper Element*		x					42
Clean and Re-Oil Air Filter Foam Element		x					42
Change Engine Crankcase Oil**			x				36
Change Engine Oil Filter				x			36
Check Security of Drive Tire				x			22
Mounting Nuts (75-85 ft-lbs.)
Clean Transaxle Cooling Fins				x			43
Change Transaxle Oil and Filter					x		40
Replace Fuel Filter						x	49

∗More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions (see notes about air cleaner element under

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE)

∗∗Change engine oil and filter after first 8 hours of operation of a new engine (break-in period)

CAUTION

When performing maintenance with the mower body raised, a safety prop should be installed from back of body to chassis frame (fail-safe protection in case of fail- ure of body lift support).

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