Briggs & Stratton 273521, 271172 Vertical Models 97700, 99700, 110000, Inspect Exhaust System

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Figure 14

3.Remove muffler support screws (A, Figure 15).

Figure 15

4.Remove the exhaust pipe screws, muffler assembly, and gaskets. Discard gaskets.

Inspect Exhaust System

All exhaust system components must be inspected whenever the exhaust system is disassembled. Check muffler mounting bracket and/or muffler adapters for cracked welds or breakage. Check muffler for split seams, loose internal parts, or cracked welds. Replace any damaged parts with new OEM parts.

Never reinstall broken or damaged components.

Install Muffler and Guard

1.Coat mounting screws with Valve Guide Lubricant #93963.

2.Place new exhaust gasket on cylinder head and place exhaust pipe flange on gasket.

3.Install screws at exhaust pipe and torque to values listed in Section 12 - Engine Specifications.

4.Install muffler support screws and torque to values listed in Section 12 - Engine Specifications.

5.Lightly coat muffler guard mounting screws with Valve Guide Lubricant #93963.

6.Place muffler guard over muffler and install screws into control bracket and top of muffler. Torque to values listed in Section 12 - Engine Specifications.

Vertical Models 97700, 99700, 110000, 120000

Shown is a typical muffler application (Figure 16).

Figure 16

Remove Guard and Muffler

1.Remove finger guard (A, Figure 17) and fuel tank (B) from top of engine.

Figure 17

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