Briggs & Stratton 150000 Manuel D'utilisation page 8

• Change the oil.
Intervals of 8 Hours or Daily
• Check the engine oil level.
Intervals of 50 Hours or Annually
• Change the engine oil.
• Service the exhaust system.
Annually
• Replace the spark plug.
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Check the valve clearance .
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Not necessary unless engine problems occur.
Servicing the Spark Plug
Check the spark plug gap (A, Figure 8) with a wire gauge (B). If necessary, set the
spark plug gap. Install and tighten the spark plug to the correct torque. For gap or torque
specifications, refer to the Specifications section.
NOTE: In some areas, it is mandatory by local law that you use a resistor spark plug
to decrease ignition signals. If a resistor spark plug was installed by the equipment
manufacturer, use the same type for replacement.
Remove the Snow Hood
To get to the spark plug, the snow hood must be removed. Refer to the steps that follow:
1. Remove the key (A, B, Figure 9). Keep the key out of reach of children.
2. Hold the choke control knob (C, Figure 9) and pull it up to remove.
3. Remove the mounting screws (D, Figure 9).
4. Carefully open the snow hood (E, Figure 10). Do not disconnect the primer hose
(F), if equipped, or the key switch wire (G).
NOTE: At this time, you can get access to the spark plug (H, Figure 10).
5. Before installation of the snow hood (E, Figure 10), make sure that the primer hose
(F), if equipped, and the key switch wire (G) are connected.
6. Install the snow hood (E, Figure 10) to the snow hood base (J) with the mounting
screws (D, Figure 9). Make sure that the snow hood (E, 10) interlocks with the snow
hood base (J).
7. Align the slots in the choke control knob (C, Figure 9) with the tabs on the choke
shaft (K, Figure 10) and then push down to install. If the choke control knob (C,
Figure 9) is not installed correctly, the choke will not operate.
NOTE: Do not install the key (A, B, Figure 9) until you start the engine. See Start the
Engine section.
Servicing the Exhaust System
WARNING
During operation, the engine and muffler become hot. If you touch a hot engine,
thermal burns can occur.
Combustible materials, such as leaves, grass and brush, can catch fire.
• Before you touch the engine or muffler, stop the engine and wait two (2)
minutes. Make sure that the engine and muffler are safe to touch.
• Remove debris from the muffler and engine.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, maintained in
effective working order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws;
reference Federal Regulation 36 CFR Part 261.52. Contact the original equipment
manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust
system installed on this engine.
Remove debris from the muffler and cylinder area. Inspect the muffler for cracks,
corrosion, or other damage. Remove the deflector or the spark arrester, if equipped, and
inspect for damage or carbon blockage. If damage is found, install the replacement parts
before you operate the equipment.
WARNING
Replacement parts must be of the same design and installed in the same position as the
original parts. Other parts could result in damage or an injury.
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Change Engine Oil
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion could result in
burns or death.
During operation, the engine and muffler become hot. If you touch a hot engine,
thermal burns can occur.
• If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank must be empty. If it is not
empty, fuel leakage can occur and cause a fire or an explosion.
• Before you touch the engine or muffler, stop the engine and wait two (2)
minutes. Make sure that the engine and muffler are safe to touch.
Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be discarded of correctly. Do not
discard with household waste. Contact your local authorities, service center, or dealer
for safe disposal or recycling facilities.
Remove Oil
1. With the engine OFF but warm, disconnect the spark plug wire (D, Figure 11), and
keep it away from the spark plug (E).
NOTE: To get access to the spark plug wire, you must remove the snow hood from the
engine. See Remove the Snow Hood section.
2. Remove the drain cap (F, Figure 12). Drain the oil into an approved container.
3. After the oil has drained, install and tighten the oil drain cap (F, Figure 12).
Add Oil
• Make sure the engine is level.
• Clean the oil fill area of all debris.
• Refer to the Specifications section for oil capacity.
1. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 3). Remove oil from the dipstick with a clean cloth.
2. Slowly add oil into the engine oil fill (C, Figure 3). Do not overfill. Wait one minute
and then check the oil level.
3. Install and tighten the dipstick (A, Figure 3).
4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. The correct oil level is at the top of the
full indicator (B, Figure 3) on the dipstick.
5. Install and tighten the dipstick (A, Figure 3).
6. Connect the spark plug wire(s) to the spark plug(s). See Remove Oil section.
Air Filter
The engine does not have an air filter. Use this engine ONLY for snow removal.
Storage
Fuel System
Refer to Figure: 13.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion could result in
burns or death.
Fuel Storage
• Because pilot lights or other ignition sources can cause explosions, keep fuel or
equipment away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that
have pilot lights.
Keep the engine level (normal operating position). Fill the fuel tank (A, Figure 13) with
fuel. For fuel expansion, do not fill above the fuel tank neck (B).
Fuel can become stale when kept in a storage container for more than 30 days. The use
of an alcohol-free fuel stabilizer and ethanol treatment in the fuel storage container is
recommended to prevent fuel degradation and keep the fuel fresh.
When you fill the fuel container with fuel, add an alcohol-free fuel stabilizer as specified
by the manufacturer's instructions. If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a
fuel stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Operate the engine until it
is out of fuel.
Engine Oil
While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil. Refer to Change the Engine Oil
section.