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Flat Panel Air Cleaner
1. See illustration for removing and installing air
cleaner cover.
2. Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge, and foam
pre-cleaner (if equipped) to prevent debris from
entering carburetor.
3. Wash pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water to
clean. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Saturate with
engine oil. Remove ALL EXCESS oil on
pre-cleaner by squeezing inside a clean
absorbent cloth.
Note: Always replace cartridge and pre-cleaner if
damaged.
4. Install pre-cleaner in base with mesh side up.
5. Install cartridge on pre-cleaner.
6. Replace cover. To ensure proper fit, tabs
Ê (if
equipped), must be hooked and visible into slots
Ë.
7. Tighten knobs completely to secure cover.
CAUTION
Do not use pressurized air or a solvents to clean
cartridge. (They may damage the cartridge.)
Improper installation of air cleaner cover may
cause damage to engine.
Ê
Ë
Spark Plug
Check the spark plug every 100 hours. Replace the
spark plug if upon inspection the electrodes Ê are
burned or worn. Ensure the spark plug is clean. Check
the gap
Ë with a feeler gauge Ì and reset to .76 mm
or 0.030 in. if necessary. Use only Briggs & Stratton
Spark Tester (part number 19368) to check for spark.
Note: In some areas, local law requires using resistor
spark plug to suppress ignition signals. If this
engine was originally equipped with resistor
spark plug, use same type for replacement.
Ê
Ì
Ë
Fuel System
Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve before
replacing fuel filter. Otherwise, fuel can leak out
creating a fire/explosion hazard.
Replacement parts for fuel system (cap, hoses, tanks,
filters, etc.) must be the same as original parts,
otherwise fire can occur.
Replace in-line fuel filter, if equipped, every 100 hours.
WARNING
FUEL FILTER
Muffler
Replacement parts for the muffler must be the same
and installed in the same position as the original parts,
otherwise fire can occur.
WARNING
