Maintenance; Emission Control; Changing Oil - Briggs & Stratton 110000 series Operating & Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and
extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs &
Stratton Dealer for service. Use only qenuine Bri_s &
Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well,
may damage the engine, and may result in injury. In
addition, use of other parts may void your warranty.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission
control devices and systems may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and
provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any
service or emission control part repair or replacement must
be performed by a factory authorized dealer.
Task
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Check Oil Level _/
Clean Debris _/
Change Oil _/*
Change oil in gear re- _/
duction (if equipped)
Service air cleaner
pre-cleaner (if e- _/**
quipped)
Service air cleaner car-
tridge (if not equipped _/**
with pre-cleaner)
Service air cleaner car-
tridge (if equipped with _/**
pre-cleaner)
Inspect spark arrester _/
(if equipped)
Replace spark plug _/
Replace fuel filter _/
(if equipped)
Clean cooling system _/**
Check valve clearance _/
CHANGING OIL
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3/8" SQUARE 5/16(_HE
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PIPE
* Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every
50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours
when operating the engine under heavy load or in high
temperatures.
** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when
airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if
very dirty.
CAUTION:
Used oil is a hazardous waste product.
Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with
household waste. Check with your local authorities,
service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling
facilities.
Typical
drain plugs
OIL DRAIN PLUG
_ WARNING
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[1] Place engine level.
[2] Disconnect spark plug
wire and keep it away
from spark plug. Discon-
nect battery (if equipped
with electric starter) at
negative terminal.
With engine OFF but still warm remove oil drain
plug and drain oil into appropriate receptacle.
Reinstall drain plug. Remove dipstick (if
equipped) or oil fill cap.
Add new oil, about 7/8 quart (28 ounces: 0.8 liter).
Fill to FULL line on dipstick or to point of
overflowing at oil fill cap. Do not overfill.
Replace dipstick or oil fill cap.
High Oil Fill
(if equipped)
OIL LEVEL
Low Oil Fill
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