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MAINTENANCE
CHANGING OIL FILTER
Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season.
[1] Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
[2] Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with
fresh, clean oil.
[3] Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter
adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
[4] Add fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.
[5] Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks.
[6] Stop engine. Re-check oil level. Add oil if required.
OIL PRESSURE
If oil pressure drops below 4-6 psi (.2-.4 kg/cm
2
), an oil
pressure switch (if engine is equipped) will either activate a
warning light or stop the engine. Check oil level with
dipstick. If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on
dipstick, Do not try to restart engine
. Contact an Authorized
Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Do not operate engine
until oil pressure is corrected.
If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick, add oil to bring
level to FULL mark. Restart engine and check oil pressure.
If pressure is normal, continue to operate engine.
Note: Oil pressure gauge, if engine is equipped, is supplied
by manufacturer of equipment.
AIR CLEANER
Always replace cartridge and pre-cleaner if damaged.
CAUTION: Do not use
pressurized air or solvents
to clean cartridge.
CARTRIDGE
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
Pre-cleaner
To clean, wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry
in a clean cloth. Saturate with engine oil. Remove all
excess oil on pre-cleaner by squeezing inside a clean
absorbent cloth.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR CLEANER
[1] See illustrations for disassembly and reassembly of
your air cleaner style.
[2] Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge and pre-clean-
er to prevent debris from entering carburetor.
[3] Install pre-cleaner in base with mesh side up.
[4] Install cartridge on pre-cleaner.
[5] Replace cover. To ensure proper fit, tabs must be
hooked into slots. Tabs are painted a different color in
some instances.
[6] Latch handle or tighten knobs completely to secure
cover.
CAUTION: Improper installation of air cleaner
cover may cause damage to engine.
EXTENDED LIFE SERIESE CARTRIDGE ONLY
This filter, IF STAMPED ‘WASHABLE’, can be washed
with warm water and mild soap.
IMPORTANT: Rinse in
tap water with SCREEN
side up allowing dirt and
debris to filter out. Leave
filter to dry overnight be-
fore reinstalling.