How-To Tune-Up
Use a Briggs & Stratton Maintenance Kit to make the job easier! Our kits have everything you need to do a tune-up easily and inexpensively in 30 minutes or less.
Watch HGTV host, Pat Simpson, as he quickly gives a lawn mower a tune up in 4 easy steps. For additional tune-up information, visit our online interactive tutorial.
It's easy to tune up your lawn mower. If you don't do it yourself, have a Briggs & Stratton dealer do it for you once a year. An annual tune-up will extend the life of your mower while cutting polluting emissions by up to 50 percent.
The Four Easy Steps
Briggs & Stratton engines use one of three types of air filters - foam, paper, and a combination of foam and paper. Go to the type of filter you have to see how to change that filter.
For optimum performance, you should change the oil in your engine at least once per season or every 25 hours of use. Briggs & Stratton Maintenance Kits come with the correct oil for your engine. You can also purchase oil separately through our online store or through participating dealers and retailers.
Changing your spark plug is one of the easiest ways to ensure accurate and easy starting for your engine. This should be done every season. Briggs & Stratton Platinum Spark Plugs are pre-gapped, so all you need to do is remove the old spark plug and replace it with the new one. Our easy-to-use Maintenance Kits all include the Platinum Spark Plug.
Gasoline that's been standing for over a month can cause difficulty with your engine when you want to restart it later. Get into the habit of adding Briggs & Stratton's Fuel Stabilizer to your fuel tank to avoid these problems and you'll be ready to mow any time.
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More Tools, Tips and Info
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Safety should always be top of mind when mowing your lawn and working in the yard with power equipment. Our Mower Safety page is a "must read" for all homeowners.
Maintenance Schedule & Free Reminder
Spring is a great time to tune up your lawn mower before the heavy mowing season begins. Whenever you choose to tune up, be sure to do it once a year. Sign up for our FREE Maintenance Reminder email service. Plan ahead with our At-a-glance Mower Maintenance Schedule that will help you keep your mower running smoothly.