Oil Change; Cleaning; Storage - Briggs & Stratton TIGER Operation & Assembly Instructions

Oil Change

1. Place a suitable container next to the engine to catch the used oil.
2. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and drain the oil into the container by tipping the
mower toward the oil filler neck, making sure the air filter & spark plug are up high.
3. To add oil - refer to Fuel and Oil section page 7.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We
suggest you take used oil in a sealed container to your local recycling centre or service
station for reclamation. Do Not throw it in the garbage, pour it on the ground or down the
drain.

Cleaning

• Remove grass build up from the air intakes on the top of the engine cowl, around the engine
and carburettor, and around the air filter body.
• The underside of the mower should be cleaned regularly to remove dirt and grass build up, as
any build up will adversely affect grass catching and mulching performance and can promote
corrosion.
• WHEN CLEANING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MOWER, ALWAYS TILT HANDLE BACK
TO GROUND LEVEL SO THE FRONT WHEELS ARE OFF THE GROUND AND SPARK
PLUG IS POINTING TO THE SKY. TILTING IN OTHER DIRECTIONS CAN CAUSE THE
OIL TO CONTAMINATE THE FUEL.
• A hose may be used on the underside of your mower ONLY. Care must be taken to NOT get
water into the engine, as it may damage the magneto or get into the fuel system.
• To prevent baseplate corrosion, the underside of your mower should be cleaned immediately
after mowing an area which has been recently dressed with sulphate of ammonia or fertiliser.
• After cleaning, run the engine briefly to dry off excess moisture before storing.

Storage

Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid and gum
deposits to form in the fuel system. Drain the fuel for long term storage.
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Before cleaning the mower, ensure the engine throttle lever is in the
'STOP' position; Disconnect the spark plug lead and keep it away from
the spark plug.
• Fuel tank must be empty before
changing the oil.
• Always switch off the machine
and disconnect spark plug H.T.
lead before carrying out any
maintenance work.
• Drain the engine oil when the
engine is warm. Warm oil drains
quickly and completely.
• Running the engine with a low oil
level can cause engine damage and
void product warranty.
• Be careful not to touch the muffler
while it is hot.