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MAINTENANCE
OIL FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
Replace oil filter after every 100 hours of operation.
[1] Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
[2] Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with
fresh, clean engine 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 oil leaks.
[6] Stop engine. Recheck oil level and add oil if required.
OIL PRESSURE
If oil pressure drops too low, 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
All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. In addition, some
engines have a pre-cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents
to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage
cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge.
OVAL AIR CLEANER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
[1] Remove cover knob and cover.
[2] Remove cartridge knob.
[3] Carefully lift air cleaner assembly (pre-cleaner, if
equipped, and cartridge) from base over stud.
Note: To clean pre-cleaner (if equipped), separate it from
cartridge and wash soapy water. Squeeze dry in a clean
cloth. Saturate in engine oil. Squeeze in clean, absorbent
cloth to remove all EXCESS oil.
[4] Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering
carburetor.
[5] Reassemble pre-cleaner on cartridge and place assem-
bly over stud. Air cleaner must fit securely in base.
[6] Tighten cartridge knob securely.
[7] Replace cover and tighten cover knob securely.
COVER
KNOB
COVER
CARTRIDGE
KNOB
CARTRIDGE
496894
PRE-CLEANER
212403
STUD
BASE
CARTRIDGE &
PRE-CLEANER
5053
AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION
[1] Pull up on air cleaner cover handle, and rotate toward
engine.
[2] Remove air cleaner cover.
[3] Carefully lift air cleaner cartridge and pre-cleaner, if
equipped, from blower housing.
Note: To clean pre-cleaner, wash in soapy water. Squeeze
dry in a clean cloth. DO NOT OIL.
[4] Clean base of air cleaner cartridge area carefully to
prevent debris from entering engine.
[5] Place air cleaner pre-cleaner, if equipped, and cartridge
into blower housing. Cartridge must fit securely in base.
[6] Align tabs on cover with slots of blower housing and
replace cover.
[7] Hook handle and close cover.
COVER
PRE-CLEANER
(if equipped)
CARTRIDGE
TO OPEN AIR CLEANER COVER
TABS
SLOTS
