Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 30235 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating
in adverse conditions noted below.
Maintenance Schedule - Fill in Dates as You Complete Regular Service
Maintenance Task
Clean debris
Check oil level
Change engine oil
Service air cleaner
Service spark plug
Service spark arrester
Clean cooling system
Check valve clearance
Prepare for storage
1 Change oil after the first (5) operating hours and every 50 hours or every year, whichever occurs first,
thereafter. Change oil sooner when operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
2
Replace more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
General Recommendations
Regular maintenance will improve the performance
and extend the life of the generator. See any
authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for service.
The generator's warranty does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain the generator as instructed in this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically
to properly maintain your generator.
All service and adjustments should be made at least
once each season. Follow the requirements in the
Maintenance Schedule chart above.
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Service Dates
Before Every 25 Hours
Each Use or Yearly
X
X
X 2
If unit is to remain idle for longer than 30 days.
Every 50 Hours Every 100
or Yearly Hours or Yearly
X 1
X
X
X
X
NOTE: Once a year you should clean or replace the
spark plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plug
and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and
help your engine run better and last longer.
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions
control devices and systems may be performed by
any non-road engine repair establishment or
individual. See Emissions Control System Warranty in
the Warranties section.
Service Dates
2