Briggs & Stratton 131F Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Maintenance Chart
Frequency Maintenance Required Comments
Daily or before each use Maintenance engine. Refer to the Engine Owner’s
Manual.
Examine blade(s). Check for cracks, wear, and exces-
sive damage.
Remove debris from unit and moving
parts.
Examine all rotating and sliding parts.
Check tire inflation. Refer to the Maintenance section.
Verify that the mower housing is level. Refer to the Maintenance section.
Examine V-belts. Check for cracks, wear, and exces-
sive damage.
Check brake operation. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
After completion of first
5 hours
Change oil. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
After 25 hours Maintenance engine. Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual.
Remove, examine, sharpen, and
balance blade(s).
Refer to the Maintenance section.
Check adjustments:
a. Blade Rotation Control
b. Brake
c. Clutch
d. Steering
Refer to the Maintenance section.
Lubricate chassis and mower
housing.
Refer to Where to Lubricate
instructions.
Check the muffler:
a. Torque
b. For wear or burn out
c. Condition of spark arrester
(if applicable)
Refer to the Maintenance section.
Before storage of 30 days or
more
Prepare engine for storage. Refer to the Engine Owner’s
Manual.
Drain fuel system. Refer to Warnings in Owner’s
Manual.
Add fuel stabilizer. Refer to the Engine Owner’s
Manual.
Prepare battery for storage:
a. Remove from unit.
b. Fully charge.
c. Move to cool dry place.
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