Service Air Filter
WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable, which could cause burns or fire,
resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not start and run engine without air filter removed.
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if
you run it with a dirty or missing air filter.
1. Pull the latch and open the cover.
Air Filter
2. Carefully remove air filter to prevent debris from falling
into carburetor.
3. Wash foam air filter in liquid detergent and water.
Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
4. Saturate foam air filter in new engine oil and squeeze
in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
5. Reinstall clean or new air filter in base.
6. Close the cover and secure the latch.
Service Spark Plug
Changing the spark plug will help your engine to start
easier and run better.
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned
or porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended
replacement plug. See Specifications.
4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset
spark plug gap to recommended gap if necessary
(see Specifications).
5. Install spark plug and tighten firmly.
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Latch
Cover
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester
Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.
Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect for
damage or carbon blockage. Clean if carbon blockage is
found using brush and commercial solvent or replace if
damaged.
WARNING! Contact with muffler area could
cause burns resulting in serious injury. Do not
touch hot parts.
Common Service Parts
Pump Saver™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6039
O-ring Maintenance Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705001
Water Inlet Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2384GS
Engine Oil Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100005 or 100028
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595297
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 594264
Contact an authorized service dealer or
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com for a full list of parts and
diagrams.
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