Maintenance How-To 

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Spray Wand Maintenance

Prior to use, always test the spray gun to make sure it works properly. To begin, make sure the hose connection to the spray gun is secure, then test...

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Storing Your Mower & Outdoor Power Equipment

Perform some simple seasonal storage and startup maintenance in the spring, fall or whenever you store your equipment for prolonged periods of time....

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Replacing O-rings & Screens

O-rings keep the spray wand and hose connections tight and leak free, while screens help prevent debris from clogging hoses and damaging the water...

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Oil Filter Extended Life Installation Instructions

Oil Filter Extended Life Installation Instructions For Service Part No. 696854 / DIY Part No. 5076 FITS ENGINES: 12.0-30.0 Gross HP/CV‡ Extended Life...

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Oil Drain Valve Installation Instructions 

Oil Drain Valve Installation Instructions For DIY Part No. 5401 FITS ENGINES: Fits most engines OIL DRAIN VALVE Installing Oil Drain Valve 1. Remove...

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How to Use Tire Sealant

Frequently drive your tractor across rough terrain? Tired of coping with flat tires after hitting a hard bump or going over some metal debris?...

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How to Use Fertilizer

Grass nutrients are the key to growing a beautiful and lush lawn. This guide from Briggs & Stratton will help you choose the best fertilizer, set a...

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How to Replace a Paper Air Filter

A Briggs & Stratton genuine paper air filter element will provide 1.5 times the life of imitation filters. Our air filters have: Superior filtration...

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How to Change Small Engine Oil

Steps to Better Engine Maintenance For optimum performance, you should change the oil in your small engine after the first five hours of use and then...

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How To Get Healthy Soil & Grow a Beautiful Lawn

The base for a beautiful, healthy lawn is soil. Many homeowners do not consider soil composition as a potential threat to the health of their grass....

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Fresh Start Fuel Cap & Cartridge Installation Instructions

Fresh Start Fuel Cap & Cartridge Installation Instructions For Service Part No. 699998/796654 / DIY 5096 FITS ENGINES: 6.25-8.75 Gross Torque†,...

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Air Filter Cartridge & Pre-Cleaner Assembly Installation Instructions

Air Filter Cartridge & Pre-Cleaner Assembly Installation Instructions For Service Part No. 796254/795066 / DIY Part No. 5419 FITS ENGINES: 7.75-8.75...

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Air Filter Upgrade Kit Installation Instructions

Air Filter Upgrade Kit Installation Instructions DIY Part No. 5099 Replaces: 5001/27987S Air Filter 5009/270579S Air Filter FITS ENGINES: 4.50-5.50...

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