Accessing The Engine; Fuel Filter Replacement; Oil & Filter Change; Check / Change Air Filter - Simplicity Broadmotor Series Service & Repair Manual

Figure 4. Engine Access
E
D
F
C
Figure 5. Engine Compartment
-Kohler Single Cylinder Engine
A. Battery
B. Oil Filter
C. Air Filter

ACCESSING THE ENGINE

To gain access to the engine, unhook the rubber straps
(Figure 4) and tip the hood forward.
NOTE: For engine service item locations see Figure
6 for models with Briggs & Stratton engines and
Figure 5 for models with Kohler engines

FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT

The fuel filter (E, Figures 5 & 6) is located in the fuel line
between the fuel tank and the carburetor.
If filter is dirty or clogged, replace as follows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Place a container below the filter to catch spilled fuel.
3. Using a pliers, open and slide hose clamps from fuel
filter.
4. Remove hoses from filter.
5. Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line.
6. Secure with hose clamps.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished.
Undo Hood
Straps (Both
Sides) and Lift
Hood to access
Engine
A
B
D Oil Fill/Dipstick
E. Fuel Filter (Not Shown
F. Throttle/Choke Cable
C
C
F
Figure 6. Engine Compartment
- Briggs & Stratton Twin Cylinder Engines
A. Battery
B. Oil Filter
C. Air Filter
D Oil Fill/Dipstick
OIL & FILTER CHANGE
Refer to engine manual for specific oil and filter recom-
mendations and oil draining procedures.

CHECK / CHANGE AIR FILTER

Refer to the engine manual for specific air filter service
procedures.
INSPECT & REPLACE SPARK PLUGS
Refer to the engine manual for specific spark plug
replacement procedures.
3 - 5
3 Maintenance
Engine Service
E
D
B
D
E
G
B
E. Fuel Filter
F. Throttle Cable
G. Choke Cable
A
A