Cooling System; Charging Battery; Combustion Chamber - Briggs & Stratton 110000 Service, Troubleshooting, And Repair Manual

Cooling System

Running engines produce heat.
Severe burns can occur on contact.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder fins, and radiator
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to cool before touching.
• Remove accumulated combustibles from muf-
fler area and cylinder area.
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Dirt or debris can restrict air flow and cause the
engine to overheat, resulting in poor
performance and reduced engine life. Continued
operation with a clogged cooling system can
cause severe overheating and possible engine
damage. Clean these areas (A, Figure 1-5)
yearly or more often when dust or airborne
debris is present.
NOTICE: Do not use water to clean the engine.
Water could contaminate the fuel system. Use a
brush or dry cloth to clean the engine.
Figure 1 - 5

Charging Battery

1. Clean the battery of all dirt and corrosion.
2. Clean, then lightly grease the terminals.
3. Bring the battery to full charge using a
taper charge (automatically reduces
charge rate).
NOTE: Do not exceed a charge rate of 1/10
ampere for every ampere of battery rating.
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WARNING
Consult the battery manufacturer for maximum
charge recommendations.
Figure 1 - 6

Combustion Chamber

Remove combustion chamber deposits every
500 hours or whenever the cylinder head is
removed.
With the piston at Top Dead Center (TDC),
scrape deposits from top of piston and upper
bore with a plastic scraper.
Remove the loosened deposits from around the
top ring land area using compressed air or a
shop vacuum and a soft bristle brush.
NOTE: Use care to prevent debris from entering
the push rod or oil return cavities in cylinder. Do
not damage bore, top of piston, cylinder head, or
gasket mounting surfaces.
It is not necessary to remove the discoloration
marks on the piston, valves, and/or cylinder
head. These marks are normal and will not affect
engine operation.