Regular Maintenance

CHECKING / ADDING FUEL

To add fuel:

1.Remove the fuel cap (see Figure 1).

2.Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion.

NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations.

3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel tank and carburetor, near the fuel pump. If filter is dirty or clogged, replace as follows:

1.Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.Place a container below the filter to catch spilled fuel.

3.Using a pliers, open and slide hose clamps from fuel filter.

4.Remove hoses from filter.

5.Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.

Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot, as spilled gasoline may ignite. DO NOT spread hose clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over filter after installation.

Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, gasoline additives, premium gasoline, or white gas because engine/fuel system damage could result.

6. Secure with hose clamps.

7. Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished.

CHANGE OIL & FILTER

 

 

for

 

1.

Warm engine by running for a few minutes.

 

 

 

(Refer to the engine operator’s manual for oil &

 

 

filter replacement instructions.)

 

 

 

2.

Remove the oil drain hose (A, Figure 15) fr

m

 

 

the cable clamp (B) on the right-hand side

f the

 

 

 

frame and route the hose through hole in the

 

 

 

engine deck as shown in Figure 15.

 

 

 

3.

Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to

 

 

 

catch the oil. Using the appropriate tools, rem ve

 

 

 

Not

A

B

 

the cap from the oil drain hose (A) and drain the

 

engine oil.

 

 

Figure 15. Engine Oil Drain (Briggs & Stratton

4.

After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any

 

spilled oil. Reinstall the oil drain hose into the

Vanguard Model Shown)

 

 

cable clamp to retain the hose during normal

A. Oil Drain Hose

 

 

operation.

 

 

B. Cable Clamp

 

5.

Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine

 

 

 

oil filter. Remove the engine oil filter and replace

 

 

 

with a new one.

Reproduction

 

6.

 

 

Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled

 

 

oil.

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