maintenance
Briggs & Stratton Engine
1.Pull up the handle on the air filter cover.
Unhook and turn towards the engine to remove.
2.Clean the area around the filter element to
prevent debris from getting into the engine when the element is removed.
3.Lift out the filter element. Replace a dirty, bent or damaged element with a new one. Handle the new element carefully and do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged. If the element can be reused, tap it against a solid surface to remove dust.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not use compressed air to clean the air filter.
Filter should be assembled dry and not be oiled. .
4.Carefully lift out the precleaner from the fan housing. Clean the fan housing so debris does not fall into the carburetor.
5.Install a new precleaner and the new or cleaned air filter element into the fan housing.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure.
Pull up on handle
Remove air filter element
Remove precleaner
