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MAINTENANCE
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.
Task
Perform task at hourly
or calendar interval,
whichever comes first.
8 Hours or
Every Season
50 Hours or
Every Season
Before
Every Use
Check oil level
4
Change oil
4*
Service air filter
4**
Clean/replace
spark plugs
4
Clean/replace in-tank
fuel filter
4
Check valve clearance
4
* Change oil after first 4 hours of use, then every 8
hours or every season. Change oil every 4 hours when
operating the engine under heavy load or in high
temperatures.
** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when
airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if
very dirty.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric
shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation, or laceration.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug.
VALVE CLEARANCE
Check valve clearance yearly. (See Tune-up Specifica-
tions on page 6).
