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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and
extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs &
Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs &
Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well,
may damage the engine, and may result in injury. In
addition, use of other parts may void your warranty.
EMISSION CONTROL
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission
control devices and systems may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and
provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any
service or emission control part repair or replacement must
be performed by a factory authorized dealer.
Follow the instructions and schedules indicated below.
Task
Perform task at hourly
or calendar interval,
whichever comes first.
Every 8 Hours
or Daily
25 Hours or
Every Season
50 Hours or
Every Season
100 Hours or
Every Season
100-300 Hours
Check Oil Level
4
Change Oil
4*
Service Oil-FoamR air
cleaner element
4**
Inspect spark arrester
(if equipped)
4
Replace spark plug
4
Clean cooling system
4**
Clean combustion
chamber
4
* Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every
50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours
when operating the engine under heavy load or in high
temperatures.
** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when
airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if
very dirty.
CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste
product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not
discard with household waste. Check with your
local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe
disposal/recycling facilities.
CAUTION
• Smoking,
• Hard starting,
• Spark plug fouling,
• Oil saturation of air filter.
If engine is tipped to transport equipment, remove grass,
drain oil, etc., keep spark plug side of engine up.
Tipping engine with spark plug down may cause:
KEEP SPARK PLUG UP
CHANGING OIL
SPARK
PLUG
SIDE OIL DRAIN
(IF EQUIPPED)
TOP OIL DRAIN
[1] Run engine until it runs
out of fuel. Otherwise,
fuel can leak out, creating
a fire/explosion hazard,
when you tip engine in
Step 4.
[2] Disconnect spark plug
wire and keep it away
from spark plug.
[3] With engine OFF but still warm remove dipstick.
[4] Top oil drain, keep spark plug side up. Bottom or
side oil drain (if equipped), keep engine level. Drain
oil into appropriate receptacle.
Note: Top oil drain is recommended method, however
oil can drain from side (if equipped) or bottom as shown.
[5] Place engine level. Add about 5/8 quart
(20 ounces: 0.6 liter) new oil. Fill to FULL line on
dipstick. Do not overfill. Replace dipstick.
WARNING
BOTTOM OIL DRAIN
RATCHET
AND
EXTENSION
CUTTING
BLADE
OIL
DRAIN
PLUG
DRAIN
PLUGS
PIPE
3/8”
SQUARE
Low Oil Fill
(if equipped)
High Oil Fill
(if equipped)