Maintenance; Maintenance Chart - Briggs & Stratton 150000 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Procedure
Check Oil Level
Clean Engine of Debris
Service Air Cleaner Pre-Cleaner (if equipped) †
Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge (if not equipped with pre-cleaner) †
Change Oil n
Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrester (if equipped)
Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge (if equipped with pre-cleaner)
Change Oil in Gear Reduction (if equipped)
Inspect/Replace Spark Plug
Replace Fuel Filter (if equipped)
Clean Air Cooling System *
Check Valve Clearance
* In dusty conditions, clean more often. Check every 25 hours.
† In dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present, clean more often. Replace air filter if it is very dirty.
n Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 50 hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine
under heavy load or in high temperatures.
Regular maintenance will improve the performance
and extend the life of the equipment. See any
Authorized Briggs & Stratton service dealer for
service. Use only original equipment replacement
parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may
damage the unit, and may result in injury. In
addition, use of other parts may void your warranty.
• Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are
tight.
• Follow the information in the Maintenance section
to keep the unit in good operating condition.
10

Maintenance Chart

8 Hours 25 Hours
or Daily
• Use only correct tools.
• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or
other parts to increase engine speed.
• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or
hard object because the flywheel may later
shatter during operation.
50 Hours 100 Hours
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in
fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation,
or laceration.
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100-400
Hours