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MAINTENANCE
REGULAR MAINTENANCE WILL IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE AND EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE. MORE
FREQUENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED WHEN OPERATING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS.
See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton 3/LC 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.
Task
Perform
task at
hourly or
calendar
interval.
Check oil
level
4
Check for
oil leaks
4
Change oil
and oil filter
4* 4***
Check
coolant
4
Change
coolant
4
Check fan
belt
4
Service air
cleaner
4* 4**
Check
valve
clearance
4
Check
battery
electrolyte
4
Change
fuel filter
element
4****
* Perform first maintenance operation after 50
hours. All subsequent maintenance performed at
this interval, unless specified. Service 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 temperature.
*** Perform annually if operated less than 100 hours.
**** Follow manufacturer’s maintenance schedule if
non-Briggs & Stratton approved part is used.
DAILY CHECKS
CAUTION:
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of
used oil properly. Do not discard with household
waste. Check with your local authorities, service
center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
OIL
Before starting engine, check oil for correct level.
See page 6 of this manual for instructions on checking
and adding oil.
To assure smooth operation, keep injector pump link-
age, springs and controls free of debris. Linkage should
move freely. Depending on use, this may need to be
performed more often.
CONTROL PARTS
Engine parts should be kept
clean to reduce the risk of
overheating and ignition of
accumulated debris.
WARNING
CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine
parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a
brush or dry cloth.
WARNING
Before running engine, clean
muffler and manifold areas to
remove all grass and com-
bustible debris.
Depending on use, this may
need to be performed more
often.
MUFFLER
