Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MS-6445-01/03 Briggs & Stratton
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A step-by-step guide to maintaining your small engine www .briggsandstratton.com SMALL ENGINE ®.
FORM MS-6445-01/03 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENGINE SELECTION ENGINE INST ALLA TION ENGINE OPERA TION Keep these instructions for future reference. In the USA and Canada, our 24 hour hotline is: 1-800-233-3723 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 www.
FORM MS-6445-01/03 ENGINE SELECTION W ARNING Failure to select the correct engine could result in fir e or explosion. • Some engines are unique and designed for specific applications or types of equipment.
S mall engines must burn fuel and induce electricity. Each of these involves special safety considerations—so you need to observe the precautions for both. Keep in mind all operational procedures as outlined in your owners manual when working with your engine.
THE GUIDE TO SMALL ENGINES 3 T he four-stroke small engine that powers your lawn mower, tiller, generator and many other types of equipment is a gasoline engine that generates the precise amount of power necessary to get the job done. Here’s how the components in your engine interact.
4T HE GUIDE TO SMALL ENGINES M AINTENANCE After the first five hours of use: • Change the oil and filter. After each use: • Check the oil. • Remove debris around the muffler. Every 25 hours or ever y season: • Change the oil if operating under heavy load or in hot weather.
THE GUIDE TO SMALL ENGINES 5 T ools & materials: Socket wrench set, boxwrench or adjustable wrench, screwdriver or hex key , oil filter or pipe wrench (for models with filters), oil drain pan, funnel.
6T HE GUIDE TO SMALL ENGINES T ools & materials: Spark tester , spark plug socket (sizes vary), socket wrench, wire brush, plug/point cleaner , spark plug gauge. Tim e r equired: 15 minutes. T he electrodes on a spark plug must be clean and sharp to produce the powerful spark required for ignition.
THE GUIDE TO SMALL ENGINES 7 S ERVICING AIR CLEANERS A properly maintained air cleaner is your engine’s first line of defense against the destructive effects of dirt. When the air cleaner is in good condition, it keeps airborne dirt particles from entering through the carburetor.
T ROUBLESHOOTING If the answer is yes: If the engine won’t start (Fuel line) Fill fuel tank; if engine is still hot, wait until it cools before filling tank. Open fuel shut-off valve. Empty tank, replace fuel and check for leaks in fuel tank cap. Disconnect inlet screen from engine and clean using compressed air.
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