Briggs & Stratton 271172, 270962, CE8069, 276535, 273521 manual LMT Carburetor

3.Place new gasket (A, Figure 39), spacer, and new o-ring between control bracket (B) and carburetor (C).

4.Position carburetor on control bracket and install screws. Torque to value listed in Section 12 - Engine Specifications.

NOTE: Use new screws or apply Loctite® to original screws to prevent loosening from vibration.

Figure 39

5.Connect fuel hose to carburetor and secure with clamp.

6.Using new gasket, install air cleaner assembly to carburetor per Section 1. Adjust carburetor, if applicable, per Section 1.

LMT Carburetor

Horizontal and Vertical Models 200000, 210000, 280000, 310000, 330000

Two versions of this carburetor have been used (Figures 40 and 41).

These carburetors have a fixed high speed main jet with a screw for idle mixture and idle speed adjustment. The letters LMT are cast into the body of the carburetor while the identification numbers are stamped into the carburetor mounting flange next to the idle mixture screw or above the fuel inlet.

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Figure 40

Figure 41

WARNING

Before servicing the carburetor or other fuel system components, drain all fuel from the tank and turn OFF the fuel valve (if equipped). Do not attempt to stop the fuel flow by plugging the fuel hose.

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