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Engine 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. See Emission Warranty on page 17.
Unintentional sparking can result
in fire or electric shock.
Fire or explosion can cause
severe burns or death.
Unintentional start-up can result
in entanglement, traumatic
amputation, or laceration.
Before performing maintenance or
repairs:
•
Disconnect spark plug wire and
keep it away from spark plug.
•
Disconnect battery at negative
terminal (only engines with
electric start).
•
Use only correct tools.
When testing for spark:
•
Use approved spark plug tester.
•
Do not check for spark with spark
plug removed.
WARNING
Follow the instructions and schedules indicated below.
Clean combustion
chamber
Task
Perform task at hourly
or calendar interval,
whichever comes first.
Check Oil Level
Clean debris
Clean air cooling
system
Replace spark plug
Change Oil
*
*
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.
