Fuel System Inspection And Maintenance; Exhaust System Maintenance And Inspection; Engine Exterior; Service Spark Plugs - Briggs & Stratton G80 Manual Del Operador

Fuel System Inspection and Maintenance

Natural Gas/Propane Fuel System
The fuel system installed on this engine has been
designed to various standards to ensure performance
and reliability. To ensure compliance to these
standards, follow the recommended maintenance
schedule contained in this section.
NOTICE The fuel system components have been
specifically designed and calibrated to meet the
fuel system requirements of the engine. If a fuel
system component fails to operate or develops a
leak, it should be repaired or replaced with the OEM
recommended replacement parts.
Pressure Regulator Maintenance and Inspection
• Check for any fuel leaks at the inlet and outlet
fittings.
• Check for any fuel leaks in the regulator body.
• Check to ensure the regulator is securely mounted
and the mounting bolts are tight.
• Check the regulator for external damage.
Venturi/Throttle Control Device Maintenance and
Inspection
NOTICE A dirty air cleaner may significantly alter the
venturi performance.
• Leaks at all fittings.
• Ensure the venturi and throttle body are securely
mounted.
• Inspect air cleaner element according to the
recommended maintenance schedule found in
this section.
• Inspect air inlet hose connection and clamp.
Inspect hose for cracking, splitting, or chaffing,
Replace if any of these conditions exist,
• Check fuel line for cracking, splitting, or chaffing.
Replace if any of these conditions exist.
• Check for leaks at the throttle body and intake
manifold.
Exhaust System Maintenance and
Inspection
When inspecting the exhaust system, check the
following:
• Inspect exhaust manifold at the cylinder head for
leaks and that all retaining bolts and shields (if
used) are in place.
• Inspect muffler for exhaust leaks. Repair as
necessary.

Engine Exterior

Periodically inspect the engine exterior for
contamination and potential damage from dirt, leaves,
rodents, spider webs, insects, etc. and remove.

Service Spark Plugs

Changing the spark plugs will help your engine to start
easier and run better.
1. Clean area around spark plugs.
2. Remove and inspect spark plugs.
3. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
reset spark plug gap to recommended gap if
necessary (see Specifications).
4. Replace spark plugs if electrodes are pitted,
burned or porcelain is cracked. Use the
recommended replacement spark plugs. See
Specifications.
5. Install spark plugs and tighten to 20 Nm (180 in/
lbs).
When all engine servicing is complete, replace 15 Amp
fuse in control board and reset exercise timer.

When Calling for Assistance

You must have the following information at hand
if it is necessary to contact a local service center
regarding service or repair of this unit:
1. Obtain the unit Model Number and Serial Number
from the unit ID label. See Controls for location of
the label or refer to the information recorded on
the inside from cover of the installation manual.
2. Obtain the engine identification numbers from
the engine label. See the operator's manual for
location of this information.

Storage

The home generating set system is designed for long
term service as a backup generating set. There is no
need to take any storage precautions. However, if it
becomes necessary to take the system out of service
for an extended period, visit BRIGGSandSTRATTON.
com.
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