Briggs & Stratton CE8069, 271172, 270962 Forward, Copyright 2009 Briggs & Stratton Corporation

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This manual was written to assist engine technicians and service personnel with the repair and maintenance procedures for Briggs & Stratton engines. It assumes that persons using this manual have been properly trained in and are familiar with the servicing procedures for these products, including the proper use of required tools and safety equipment and the application of appropriate safety practices. Persons untrained or unfamiliar with these procedures or products should not attempt to perform such work.

Proper maintenance and repair is important to safe, reliable operation of all engines and engine-driven systems. The troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and repair procedures described in this manual are appropriate for the Briggs & Stratton engines described herein. Alternative methods or procedures may pose risk to personal safety and the safety and/or reliability of the engine and are not endorsed or recommended by Briggs & Stratton.

All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual were based on the data available at the time of publication. Briggs & Stratton Corporation reserves the right to change, alter, or otherwise improve the product or the product manuals at any time without prior notice.

Briggs & Stratton offers two complementary publications to enhance understanding of engine technology, maintenance, and repair. (Neither publication, however, is a substitution for a recognized training program for engine technicians.)

•For consumers, Small Engine Care & Repair (p/n 274041) provides a comprehensive overview of how small air-cooled engines work, basic troubleshooting, and step-by-step maintenance procedures.

•For engine technicians and consumers alike, an in-depth study of engine theory and operation can be found in the textbook Small Engines (p/n CE8020).

Both publications can be purchased at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or through a local Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.

Copyright © 2009 Briggs & Stratton Corporation

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No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from Briggs & Stratton Corporation.