Service Spark Plug; Check Valve Clearance; Engine Air Cooling System; Charge Battery - Briggs & Stratton 040248 Manuel D'utilisation

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use pressurized air or solvents
to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge;
solvents will dissolve cartridge.
7. Place air cleaner pre-cleaner and cartridge into
housing. Cartridge must fit securely in housing.
8. Align tabs on cover with slots in housing and replace
cover.
9. Hook handle and close cover.
WARNING
If air filter or air filter cover is not installed
correctly, serious injury or death could result
from backfire.
• DO NOT attempt to start your engine with filters or air cleaner
cover removed.
10. Replace roof.

Service Spark Plug

WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
When adjusting or making repairs to your
generator:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the
wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
When testing for engine spark:
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
once each year, whichever comes first. This will help your
engine to start easier and run better.
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset
spark plug gap to recommended gap if necessary (see
Figure 18 and "Specifications").
Figure 11 — Check Spark Plug Electrode Gap
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4. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or
porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended
replacement spark plug. See Specifications.
5. Install spark plug and tighten firmly.

Check Valve Clearance

Regular valve clearance check and adjustment will improve
performance and extend engine life. This procedure
cannot be done without partial engine disassembly and the
use of special tools. For this reason we recommend that
you have an authorized service dealer check and adjust
valve clearance at recommended intervals.

Engine Air Cooling System

Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling fins
and cannot be observed without partial engine
disassembly. For this reason, we recommend you have an
authorized Briggs & Stratton service dealer clean the
cooling system per recommended intervals (see
"Maintenance Schedule"). Equally important is to keep top
of engine and rotating screen free from debris. See "Clean
Debris".
Replace Fuel Hoses and Regulator
It is strongly recommend that you replace the fuel hoses
and fuel regulator after five years of use. Even though
these components are designed for outdoor use, constant
exposure to the elements and to sunlight causes
deterioration.

Charge Battery

DANGER
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen
gas during recharging.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause
explosion.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely acidic.
Contact with battery contents will cause severe
chemical burns.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and
high short circuit current.
• DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire.
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette during
and for several minutes after charging a battery.
• DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
• Use tools with insulated handles.
IMPORTANT: The generator should be started at least
once every seven days and allowed to run at least
30 minutes. If this cannot be done, the battery will lose it's
charge over time.