Fuel Filter (O-Series)
D-Series tractors are equipped with an in-line fuel filter.
This fi Iter should be replaced after each 100 hours of oper-
ation or at 1 year intervals, whichever occurs first.
Fig. 3-14 D-160 Fuel Filter
Fig. 3-15 0-200 Fuel Filter
TUNE UP PROCEDURE
Spark Plugs
Replace spark plugs that are not in good condition.
Never sandblast, wire brush, scrape, or otherwise service
spark plugs in poor condition.
Best results are obtained
with new plugs.
Always check the spark plug gap before installing new
plug(s) or reinstalling the original plug(s}. Use a spark plug
gap gauge to adjust the electrode air gap.
Tractor Model
B-Series
C-Series & D-160
D-200
Plug Gap
.
030 in.
1.8
mm}
.025 in. (.6 mm)
.035 in.
(.9
mm)
Tighten spark plug(s} to 22 ft. Ibs. (30 Nm).
3-5
SECTION
~
Fig. 3-16 Spark Plug Gap Adjustment
Points and Condenser
B-SERIES
The breaker points on Briggs & Stratton engines ara
located under the flywheel. Refer to Briggs
&
Strattor
Service and Repair Instructions (Briggs & Stratton
Parl1
Number 270962) for correct flywheel removal pro.
cedures.
Fig. 3-17 B-Series Breaker Points
C-SERI ES & 0-200
1. Remove the breaker point cover.
2. Turn the engine over until the breaker points are!
fully opened.
3. Check the condition of the point surfaces. Always;
replace burned or pitted points. Dirty or oily points;
can be cleaned with a cloth, but make sure no par-·
ticles of lif)t remain between point surfaces .
4. Measure the gap with a feeler gauge. When the points;
are fully open, the gap should be .020 inch
(.5
mm) ..
Adjust points as necessary.