Storage

Engines stored over 30 days need to be protected or drained of fuel to prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.

For engine protection, we recommend use of Briggs & Stratton Fuel Stabilizer available from an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Mix stabilizer with fuel in fuel tank or storage container. Run engine for a short time to circulate stabilizer through carburetor. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months.

Note: If stabilizer is not used or if engine is operating on gasoline containing alcohol, e.g. gasohol, remove all fuel from tank and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.

1.Change oil. See Oil service. (see figs. )

2.Remove spark plugs and pour about 30 ml (1 oz) of engine oil into cylinders. Replace spark plugs and crank slowly to distribute oil.

3.Clean grass/chaff from cylinders and cylinder head fins and behind muffler.

4.Store in a clean and dry area, but NOT near a stove, furnace or water heater which uses a pilot light or any device that can create a spark.

Service

See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and is equipped with special service tools. Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all Briggs & Stratton engines. Only dealers advertising as •Authorized Briggs & Stratton" are required to meet Briggs & Stratton standards.

When you purchase equipment powered by a Briggs & Stratton engine, you are assured of highly skilled, reliable service at more than 30,000 Authorized Service Dealers world2 wide, including more than 5,000 Master

Service Technicians. Look for these signs wherever Briggs & Stratton service is offered.

You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site www.briggsandstratton.com or in the •Yellow Pages" directory under •Engines, Gasoline" or •Gasoline Engines," or •Lawn Mowers" or

similar category.

Note: Walking fingers logo and •Yellow Pages" are registered trademarks in various jurisdictions.

An illustrated shop manual includes •Theories of Operation," common specifications and detailed information covering adjustment, tune2up and repair of Briggs & Stratton V2twin cylinder OHV, 4 cycle engines. Order P/N 272144 from an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.

Insist on Genuine Briggs & Stratton replacement Mparts with our logo on the box and/or part. Non2original parts may not perform as well and may void your warranty.

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