Лк н к, Warning, Air cleaner – Briggs & Stratton 470000 User Manual

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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.

• Use only correct tools.
• Do not strike the flywheel with a

hammer or hard object because the

flywheel may later shatter during

operation.

• Do not tamper with governor spring,

links or other parts to increase

engine speed.

When testing for spark:
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark

plug removed.

WARNING

Operation of this engine is for the application it

was intended for. All the components used to

build this engine assembly must remain in

place for the proper operation of this engine.

CAUTION

Air Cleaner

Clean air filter cartridge every 100 hrs. To clean cartridge,

gently tap on end with handle of screwdriver. Replace

cartridge every 400 hours. Clean and replace more often

under dusty conditions. Do not remove inner safety
cartridge

(if equipped), which prevents dirt from

entering carburetor when outer cartridge is removed.

Replace safety cartridge every 1200 hrs.

1. Unlock clamps

and remove cover

2. Remove cartridge

from air cleaner body,

and inspect. Replace if very dirty or any damage

occurs to cartridge.

3. Carefully clean out cover.
4. Install cartridge in body.
5. Install cover with rubber valve down and lock

clamps.

Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean

cartridge. Pressurized air can damage

cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge.

CAUTION