Briggs & Stratton BPW 2500 Bedienerhandbuch Seite 18

Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
1. Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until fuel
tank is empty.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Tip your pressure washer to drain oil from oil fill into a
suitable container making sure you tip your unit away
from spark plug. When crankcase is empty, return
pressure washer to upright position.
5. Slowly pour recommended oil (about 20 oz. (0.6 l)) into
oil fill opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to
"Full" mark on dipstick.
6. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO
NOT overfill.
7. Replace and tighten dipstick.
8. Wipe up any remaining oil.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if
you run it with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often if
operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Loosen screw (A) and tilt cover (B) down.
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2. Carefully remove cartridge (C) assembly.
3. To clean cartridge, gently tap pleated paper side on a
flat surface.
4. Reinstall clean or new cartridge assembly inside cover.
5. Insert cover's tabs (D) into slots in bottom of base (E).
6. Tilt cover up and tighten screw securely to base.
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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. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set
spark plug gap to .030 inch (0.76 mm) if necessary.
4. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or
porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended
replacement plug. See Specifications.
5. Install spark plug and tighten firmly.
Spark Arrester Service
Your engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester. In
some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark
arrester. Check local laws and regulations. A spark arrester is
available from your nearest qualified service center. The
spark arrester must be serviced every 50 hours to keep it
functioning as designed.
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot.
Allow the muffler to cool before servicing spark arrester.
WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in
serious burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.
• Remove spark arrester screen for cleaning and
inspection.
• Replace if screen is damaged.
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