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Briggs & Stratton MS-6445-01/03 manual

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  • Page 1

    A step-by-step guide to maintaining your small engine www .briggsandstratton.com SMALL ENGINE ®[...]

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    FORM MS-6445-01/03 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENGINE SELECTION ENGINE INST ALLA TION ENGINE OPERA TION Keep these instructions for future reference. In the USA and Canada, our 24 hour hotline is: 1-800-233-3723 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 www.briggsandstratton.com Before installing and oper[...]

  • Page 3

    FORM MS-6445-01/03 ENGINE SELECTION W ARNING Failure to select the correct engine could result in fir e or explosion. • Some engines are unique and designed for specific applications or types of equipment. If this engine will be used to build new equipment, contact Briggs & Stratton to ensure that the engine is appropriate for the intended us[...]

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    S mall engines must burn fuel and induce electricity. Each of these involves special safety considerations—so you need to observe the precautions for both. Keep in mind all operational procedures as outlined in your owners manual when working with your engine. Additionally, by following the simple safety rules for engine maintenance, you will sim[...]

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    THE GUIDE TO SMALL ENGINES 3 T he four-stroke small engine that powers your lawn mower, tiller, generator and many other types of equipment is a gasoline engine that generates the precise amount of power necessary to get the job done. Here’s how the components in your engine interact. Engine components & their function The rewind cord is pull[...]

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    4T HE GUIDE TO SMALL ENGINES M AINTENANCE After the first five hours of use: • Change the oil and filter. After each use: • Check the oil. • Remove debris around the muffler. Every 25 hours or ever y season: • Change the oil if operating under heavy load or in hot weather. • Service the air cleaner assembly. • Clean the fuel tank and li[...]

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    THE GUIDE TO SMALL ENGINES 5 T ools & materials: Socket wrench set, boxwrench or adjustable wrench, screwdriver or hex key , oil filter or pipe wrench (for models with filters), oil drain pan, funnel. Tim e r equired: 30 minutes. Checking the oil Make it a habit to check the oil level and appearance each time you’re about to start a small en[...]

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    6T HE GUIDE TO SMALL ENGINES T ools & materials: Spark tester , spark plug socket (sizes vary), socket wrench, wire brush, plug/point cleaner , spark plug gauge. Tim e r equired: 15 minutes. T he electrodes on a spark plug must be clean and sharp to produce the powerful spark required for ignition. The more worn or dirty a spark plug, the more [...]

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    THE GUIDE TO SMALL ENGINES 7 S ERVICING AIR CLEANERS A properly maintained air cleaner is your engine’s first line of defense against the destructive effects of dirt. When the air cleaner is in good condition, it keeps airborne dirt particles from entering through the carburetor. If the air cleaner is not maintained, dirt and dust will gradually [...]

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    T ROUBLESHOOTING If the answer is yes: If the engine won’t start (Fuel line) Fill fuel tank; if engine is still hot, wait until it cools before filling tank. Open fuel shut-off valve. Empty tank, replace fuel and check for leaks in fuel tank cap. Disconnect inlet screen from engine and clean using compressed air. Do not use compressed air near en[...]