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MAINTENANCE

VALVE CLEARANCE

With No. 1 piston at TDC of compression stroke, check valve

clearances for cylinders shown in chart below. Rotate crank-

shaft 360

°

 clockwise to check remaining valves. Adjust in

same order, if required.

Note

: If engine is running normally, this check and adjustment

may be omitted.
[1]. Loosen adjusting lock nut.
[2]. Using a wrench to hold adjusting lock nut, adjust with

screwdriver. Determine clearance using a feeler gauge.

[3]. While holding screw driver in place, torque adjusting

lock nut.

Valve clearances (cold):

Int

0.18 mm (0.007 in.)

Exh

0.18 mm (0.007 in.)

Adjusting lock nut torque: 110 kg-cm (95 in-lbs.)
Check valve cover gasket for leakage. Replace if required.

Torque valve cover nuts to 55 kg-cm (48 in-lbs.)

Piston Position

Cylinder

1

2

3

No. 1 piston at TDC, of compres-

Int

D

D

No. 1 piston at TDC, of compres

sion stroke

Exh

D

D

Rotate Crankshaft 360

°

 clockwise

Int

D

Rotate Crankshaft 360

°

 clockwise

Exh

D

WRENCH

SCREW

DRIVER

FEELER

GAUGE

FUEL FILTER

[1]. Disconnect spark plug wires and keep away from

spark plugs.

[2]. When replacing fuel

filter, ensure clamps

are tight and fuel

flows as shown.

FUEL TANK

SIDE

DIRECTION OF FUEL FLOW

CARBURETOR

SIDE

WARNING

Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve

before replacing fuel filter. Otherwise, fuel can

leak out, creating a fire/explosion hazard.

FAN BELT

Check condition of fan belt.

Replace if damaged or worn.

To check for correct fan belt tension

When 10 kg (22 lbs.) of force is pressed at center of span

between fan and alternator, there should be 10 to 12 mm

(3/8 – 1/2 in.) of belt movement.

10 – 12 mm

(3/8 – 1/2 Inch)

BELT MOVEMENT

BELT

Summary of Contents for 430447

Page 1: ...on 4 5 Oil 6 Fuel and Coolant 7 Gauges 7 8 Starting and Stopping 8 9 Maintenance 10 14 Adjustments 14 15 Service and Storage 16 Warranty Information 17 WARNING Briggs Stratton does not approve or auth...

Page 2: ...which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided mig...

Page 3: ...ine vapors WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide an odorless colorless poison gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea fainting or death Start and run engine outdoors Do not start or run engi...

Page 4: ...engine model are initially developed by starting with SAE Society of Automotive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure Revision 2002 05 Given both the wide array of products...

Page 5: ...pan 6 Alternator 7 Spark plug 8 Coolant temperature sending unit 9 Governor lever 3 6 9 13 10 11 16 15 10 12 14 8 10 Oil drains 11 Oil filter 12 Dipstick 13 Oil pressure sending unit 14 Carburetor 15...

Page 6: ...ULL Do not overfill Note After filling with or changing oil start and run engine at idle for 5 minutes Shut engine off Wait 3 minutes and check oil level Add oil if required to bring level to Full mar...

Page 7: ...fuel expansion Be careful not to overfill 2 Replace cap before starting 3 Check for fuel leaks at fuel filter carburetor fuel pump fuel pipe etc COOLANT WARNING Do not touch radiator or open radiator...

Page 8: ...on while engine is running check electrical system STARTING Use correct type of oil for expected starting temperature See Oil Remove external equipment engine loads See equipment operating instruction...

Page 9: ...ON position 5 NOTE If engine does not start immediately follow below CHOKE OPERATION ENGINE WARM UP If engine does not start immedi ately pull choke After starting allow engine to warm up a few minute...

Page 10: ...ice more often when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures Replace after every 600 hours of operation Service more often when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures DAILY CHECK...

Page 11: ...cloth over cap and remove it slowly To remove radiator cap after engine is cool place a thick cloth over cap and rotate it slowly counter clockwise to the first stop Pressurized steam may emit from t...

Page 12: ...ridge gently tap on end with handle of screwdriver Replace cartridge if very dirty or damaged CAUTION Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge Pressurized air can damage cartridge sol...

Page 13: ...er nuts to 55 kg cm 48 in lbs Piston Position Cylinder 1 2 3 No 1 piston at TDC of compres Int D D No 1 piston at TDC of compres sion stroke Exh D D Rotate Crankshaft 360 clockwise Int D Rotate Cranks...

Page 14: ...ion again 10 12 mm 3 8 1 2 Inch BELT MOVEMENT HANDLE BELT A B ADJUSTMENTS CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS If engine is hard to start or acceleration is uneven check control operation and adjust if required as des...

Page 15: ...xi mately 5 minutes 1 Place throttle control in IDLE or SLOW position 2 Rotate carburetor throttle lever against idle speed screw and hold 3 Adjust idle speed screw to obtain equipment manufac turer s...

Page 16: ...up and repair of B S three cylinder 4 cycle engines It is available from an Authorized Briggs Stratton Service Dealer Part No MS 0750 STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need special attention 1 To p...

Page 17: ...act a B S Service Representative at 1 800 233 3723 EPA EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 1000 Hours CARB EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 500 Hours Briggs Stratton Corporation Emission Control Defects Warranty Pro...

Page 18: ...t 1 800 233 3723 EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 1000 HOURS Briggs Stratton Corporation Emission Control Warranty Provisions The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Warranty...

Page 19: ...Distributor or the Factory decides that the claim is justified the customer will be fully reimbursed for those items that are defective To avoid misunderstanding which might occur between the customer...

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