User manual MTD 92502

[. . . ] Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual 90000 100000 Model Type Code Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model number found on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance in the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here. WARNING Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in competitive events. Use of these engines in such applications could result in property damage, serious injury (including paralysis), or even death. [. . . ] CAUTION If engine is tipped to transport equipment, remove grass, drain oil, etc. Tipping engine with spark plug down may cause: • Smoking, • Hard starting, • Spark plug fouling, • Oil saturation of air filter. KEEP SPARK PLUG UP Note: Top oil drain is recommended method, however oil can drain from side (if equipped) or bottom as shown. AIR COOLING SYSTEM Grass or chaff may clog engine’s air cooling system, especially after prolonged service cutting tall, dry grass. Internal cooling fins and surfaces may require cleaning to prevent overheating and engine damage. € Carefully remove air cleaner to prevent debris from falling into carburetor. € Take air cleaner apart and clean all parts. wash Oil-Foam element in liquid detergent and water. Saturate Oil-Foam element in engine oil and squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil. • Install Oil-Foam element and cup , if equipped , in body. Note: On Style 2 air cleaner, install element so lip Ê extends over edge of body to form protective seal when cover is assembled. 0000 ÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌÌ Ê 12 TAB SCREWS REMOVE BLOWER HOUSING Cover / blower housing KEEP AREAS WITHIN HEAVY LINE CLEAR OF ALL DEBRIS SCREW DO NOT BEND OR REMOVE Air Cooling System REMOVING AND RE-INSTALLING BLOWER HOUSING [1] [2] COVER/ Remove 2 screws from cover (if equipped) and lift cover straight until tab clears. MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric WARNING starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking. WARNING MUFFLER • Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may later shatter during operation. € Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed. CLEANING DEBRIS Replacement parts for the muffler must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts, otherwise fire can occur. CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. WARNING If muffler is equipped with spark arrester screen, remove screen for inspection. WARNING Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris. This is especially important if cutting tall grass. [. . . ] The undisputed warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact a B&S Service Representative at 1-414-259-5262. the emission warranty is a defects warranty. Defects are judged on normal engine performance. [. . . ]