Multiquip HHXG5 Air Cleaner Daily, Changing Engine Oil And Filter, Oil Filter 300 Hours

mAINTENANCE

Air Cleaner (Daily)

The Briggs and Stratton Vanguard engine is equipped with a replaceable, high-density paper air cleaner element. Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check for and correct heavy buildup of dirt and debris along with loose or damaged components, (Figure 13).

AIR CLEANER BODY

CARTRIDGE

COVER

LATCHES (COVER CLAMPS)

Figure 13. Air Cleaner

1.Unlock the cover clamps and remove cover.

2.Remove cartridge from air cleaner body.

3.Clean cartridge by gently tapping the end with the handle of a screwdriver. Replace cartridge if very dirty or damaged.

4.Carefully clean out the air cleaner cover.

5.Install cartridge in body.

6.Install cover and lock cover clamps.

NOTICE

Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure.

Changing Engine Oil And Filter

1.Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of use, then change oil every 6 months or 150 hours.

2.Remove the oil filler cap and fill engine crankcase with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4. Fill to the upper limit of dipstick.

3.Crankcase oil capacity with oil filter replacement is 3.5 qts. (3.3 liters).

Oil Filter (300 Hours)

1.Replace the engine oil filter (Figure 14) every other oil change or 300 hours. Refer to your engine manual for specific details to perform this operation.

SEAL

Figure 14. Oil FIlter

2.Be sure to coat the seal (Figure 14) of the new oil filter with clean engine oil.

Fuel Filter

„„Replace the engine fuel filter (Figure 15) every 800 hours. Refer to your engine manual for specific details to perform this operation.

Figure 15. Fuel Filter

HHXG5 RIDE-ON TROWEL • operation manual — rev. #1 (10/25/10) — page 27