Briggs & Stratton — To Remove, Clean and Replace the Air Cleaner
Maintenance
From a Briggs & Stratton service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Remove the thumb nut and slide the entire cleaner over the rod
- Remove cover and filter and pour out oil
- Wash the outside of the filter element with a rag or brush dipped in gasoline; do not submerge
- Clean bowl and cover by submerging in gasoline and wipe dry
- Replace parts; fill cleaner with oil of the same viscosity as used in the crankcase up to the level marked on the cleaner bowl
Source: Briggs & Stratton service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.