Briggs & Stratton 580447 - Manual (Page 10)

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MAINTENANCE
REGULAR MAINTENANCE WILL IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE AND EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.
MORE FREQUENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED WHEN OPERATING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS.
See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton 3/LC 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.
Task
Perform task at
hourly or calendar
interval.
Check oil level 4
Check for
oil leaks
4
Change oil and
oil filter
4*
Check coolant 4
Change coolant 4
Check fan belt 4
Service
air cleaner
4* 4**
Check valve
clearance
4
Check battery
electrolyte
4
Change
spark plugs
4
Change fuel filter 4
Clean
spark arrestor
(if equipped)
4
* Perform first maintenance operation after 50
hours. All subsequent maintenance performed at this
interval, unless specified. Service more often when
operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
** Replace after every 600 hours of operation. Service
more often when operating under heavy load or in high
temperatures.
DAILY CHECKS
CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste prod-
uct. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with
household waste. Check with your local authorities,
service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling
facilities.
OIL
Before starting engine, check oil for correct level.
See page 6 of this manual for instructions on checking
and adding oil.
CLEANING DEBRIS
Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from
engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean.
Engine parts should be kept
clean to reduce the risk of
overheating and ignition of
accumulated debris.
WARNING
CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine
parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a
brush or dry cloth.
WARNING
Before running engine, clean
muffler and manifold areas to
remove all grass and com-
bustible debris.
Depending on use, this may
need to be performed more
often.
MUFFLER