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MAINTENANCE
ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS
We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine
and engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts.
WARNING
If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric
starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking. Unintentional sparking can
result in fire or electric shock. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation or laceration. Use only correct tools.
WARNING
• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may
later shatter during operation.
• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed.
MUFFLER
Replacement parts for the
muffler must be the same and
installed in the same position
as the original parts, other-
wise fire can occur.
If muffler is equipped with
spark arrester screen, re-
move screen for inspection. Replace screen if damaged or
plugged.
WARNING
FUEL SYSTEM
WARNING
Replacement parts for fuel
system (cap, hoses, tanks,
filters, etc.) must be the same
as original parts, otherwise
fire can occur.
REPLACE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (if equipped)
[1] Disconnect spark plug
wire and keep away from
spark plug.
[2] Drain fuel tank or close
fuel shut-off valve before
replacing fuel filter.
Otherwise, fuel can leak
out, creating a fire/explo-
sion hazard.
PART NO. 298090
OR 5018
FUEL FILTER
FUEL HOSE CLAMPS
WARNING
VALVE CLEARANCE
Check valve clearance yearly. (See Tune-up Specifications
on page 6.)
CLEANING DEBRIS
CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts.
Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush
or dry cloth.
Engine parts should be kept
clean to reduce the risk of
overheating and ignition of
accumulated debris. This is
especially important if cutting
tall grass.
WARNING
Finger Guard Linkage, Springs, Controls Muffler, Spark Arrester
Daily or before every use, clean
grass, chaff or accumulated de-
bris from engine. Keep linkage,
spring and controls clean. Keep
area around and behind muffler
free of any combustible debris.
CLEAN
SPARK ARRESTER
CLEAN
CLEAN
CLEAN
CLEAN