Engine Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Fuel Recommendations; High Altitude - Briggs & Stratton 106200 Repair Manual

Maintenance Schedule

First 5 Hours
• Change oil
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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 arrester
Annually
• Replace air filter
• Replace pre-cleaner
• Replace spark plug
• Replace fuel filter
• Clean air cooling system *
* In dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present, clean more
often.

Fuel Recommendations

Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane / 87 AKI (91 RON). For high
altitude use, see below.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is
acceptable.
NOTICE Do not use unapproved gasolines, such as E15
and E85. Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engine
to run on alternate fuels. Use of unapproved fuels will
cause damage to engine components, which will not be
covered under warranty.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix a fuel
stabilizer into the fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the same.
If starting or performance problems occur, change fuel
providers or change brands. This engine is certified to
operate on gasoline. The emissions control system for this
engine is EM (Engine Modifications).

High Altitude

At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum 85
octane / 85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable.
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

For carbureted engines, high altitude adjustment is required
to remain emissions compliant. Operation without this
adjustment will cause decreased performance, increased
fuel consumption, and increased emissions. Contact a
Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer for high altitude
adjustment information. Operation of the engine at altitudes
below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high altitude
adjustment is not recommended.
For Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) engines, no high altitude
adjustment is necessary.

Oil Recommendations

We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF,
SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do not use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.
A SAE 30 Below 40 °F (4 °C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard
starting.
B 10W-30 Above 80 °F (27 °C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased
oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
C Synthetic 5W-30
D 5W-30

Service Fuel Filter

When the fuel tank is mounted to the engine, refer to
In-Tank Fuel Filter . When the fuel tank is NOT mounted to
the engine, refer to In-Line Fuel Filter . For model 10R200,
refer to In-Carburetor Fuel Filter .

In-Tank Fuel Filter (Models 106200 and 10U200)

1. Drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is
empty.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug (A).
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