Regular Maintenance

access Engine

ACCESSING THE ENGINE

To gain access to the angina, unhook the rubber straps (Figure 18) and tip the hood forward.

NOTE: For engine service item locations see Figure 20 for models with Briggs & Stratton engines and Figure 19 for models with Kohler engines

FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT

The fuel filter (E, Figures 19 and 20) is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the carburetor.

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.

6.Secure with hose clamps.

7.Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished.

OIL & FILTER C~HANGE

Refer to engine manual for specific oil and filter recom- mendations and oil draining procedures.

CHECK / CHANGE AIR FliTER

Refer to the engine manual for specific air filter service procedures.

INSPECT & REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

Refer to the engine manual for specific spark plug replacement procedures.

Figure 19. Engine

Compartment

- 16 HP Kohler Single Cylinder Engine

A. Battery

D Oil Fill/Dipstick

8. Oil Filter

E. Fuel Filter (Not Shown

C. Air Filter

F. Throttle/Choke Cable

Figure 20. Engine Compartment’

-14 HP, 16 HP, & 18 HP Briggs &Stratton Twin Cylinder Engine

A. Battery

E. Fuel Filter

B. Oil Filter

F. Throttle Cable

C. Air Filter

G. Choke Cable

D Oil Fill/Dipstick

 

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Simplicity 16HP V-Twin Accessing the Engine, Fuel Filter Replacement, OIL & Filter C~HANGE, Inspect & Replace Spark Plugs

16HP V-Twin specifications

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