Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 12K300 INTEK series Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Engine Maintenance

Regular maintenance will improve the performance and
extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs
& Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs
& 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.
Follow the instructions and
schedules indicated below.
Task
Perform task at hourly
or calendar interval,
whichever comes first.
Check Oil Level
Clean debris
*
Service Air Cleaner
**
Change Oil
Replace spark plug
Clean air cooling
system
Clean combustion
chamber
* Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner, if very dirty.
** 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.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result
in fire or electric shock.
Fire or explosion can cause
severe burns or death.
Unintentional start-up can result
in entanglement, traumatic
amputation, or laceration.
Before performing maintenance or
repairs:
Disconnect spark plug wire and
•
keep it away from spark plug.
Disconnect battery at negative
•
terminal (only engines with
electric start).
Use only correct tools.
•
When testing for spark:
Use approved spark plug tester.
•
Do not check for spark with spark
•
plug removed.
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