Operation Manual

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9.2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
For Briggs and Stratton Engines
First 5 Hours
 Change oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
 Check engine oil level
 Clean area around muffler and controls
 Clean finger guard
Every 25 Hours or Annually
 Clean air filter
 Clean pre-cleaner
Every 50 Hours or Annually
 Change engine oil
 Check muffler and spark plug
Every 100 Hours
 Change gear reduction oil
Annually
 Replace air filter
 Replace pre-cleaner
 Replace spark plug
 Replace fuel filter
 Clean air cooling system
 Check valve clearance
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) Change oil every 25 hours when used in heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
(3) These items should be serviced by a technician.
(4) This product is not intend for commercial use, but longer hours of operation will increase maintenance
intervals requirements.
9.3 REFUELING
Use unleaded petrol only, check engine manual for further details.
WARNING:
Petrol is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
● Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flames away.
● Refuel only outdoors.
● Petrol is poisonous, be careful not to touch or inhale the vapours.
9.4 ADDING FUEL
9.4.1 Do not add fuel whilst the engine is running.
9.4.2 Add fuel to the bottom of the fuel level limit in the neck of the fuel tank. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled
fuel before starting the water pump.
9.5 ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
9.5.1 Check the oil with engine stopped and level.
9.5.2 Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
9.5.3 Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck as shown, but do not screw it in, then remove it to
check the oil level. (Fig. 25A)
9.5.4 If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick, remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, and