Filter
Top Products
Maintenance
15
Clean Air Cooling System (Figure 25)
Do not use water to clean the engine. Water could
contaminate the fuel system. Use a brush or dry
cloth to clean the engine.
CAUTION
Running engines produce heat.
Engine parts, especially muffler,
become extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on
contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves,
grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool
before touching.
• Remove accumulated debris from muffler area
and cylinder area.
WARNING
This is an air cooled engine. Dirt or debris can restrict
air flow and cause the engine to over heat, resulting in
poor performance and reduced engine life. Daily or
before every use, check the engine for accumulated
dirt or debris that may restrict air flow. Use a brush or
dry cloth to remove debris from the finger guard (A).
Keep linkage, springs and controls (B) clean. Keep
the area around and behind the muffler (C) free of any
combustible debris.
Figure 25: Clean Engine
A
B
C
Over time, debris can accumulate in the cylinder
cooling fins and cause the engine to overheat. This
debris cannot be observed without partial disassembly
of the engine. For this reason, have an authorized
Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer inspect and clean
the air cooling system as recommended in the
“Maintenance Chart”.
Storage (over 30 days)
Gasoline and its vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
When Storing Gasoline Or Equipment With
Fuel In Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water
heaters or other appliances that have pilot
lights or other ignition sources because they
can ignite gasoline vapors.
WARNING
Fuel System
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days.
Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the
fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. Mix fuel
stabilizer with the fuel in the tank or storage container.
Run the engine for a short time to circulate stabilizer
through the carburetor and engine. Engine and fuel
can then be stored up to 24 months.
If fuel stabilizer is used, you do not need to drain the
gasoline prior to storage. If fuel stabilizer is not used,
run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
If a FRESH STARTt fuel cap with a cartridge of
concentrated slow drip stabilizer is used, there is no
need to drain the fuel for seasonal storage as long as
the cartridge contains stabilizer.
Engine oil
While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil.
Lubricate cylinder and piston
Remove the spark plug and pour approximately 1 oz
(30 ml) of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Replace
the spark plug and slowly pull the starter rope to
distribute the oil.
Clean engine
Clean engine of surface debris, chaff, or grass.
Storage Area
Store in a clean, dry area. Do not store in the same
area as a stove, furnace, water heater, or other
appliance that uses a pilot light or has a device that
can create a spark.