MAINTENANCE

CLEANING DEBRIS

CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth.

Daily or before every use, clean

 

grass, chaff or accumulated de-

CLEAN

bris from engine. Keep debris

 

guard clean. Keep linkage, spring

 

and controls clean. Keep area

 

around and behind muffler free of

CLEAN

any combustible debris.

 

Debris Guard

Engine parts should be kept WARNING clean to reduce the risk of

overheating and ignition of accumulated debris. This is especially important if cutting tall grass.

CLEAN CLEAN

CLEAN

CLEAN

Linkage, Springs, Controls Muffler, Spark Arrester

ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

Prevent unintentional starting. Before performing adjustments:

Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.

Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start).

ALWAYS de-energize starter, lock and remove safety key. (See section

To De-Energize Touch-N-Mow)Starter)

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed.

The carburetor on this engine is not adjustable.

Note: Engines operated at about 3000 to 5000 feet (900 to 1500 meters) above sea level may require a high altitude carburetor main jet. If erratic performance is observed, contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer for cost to install/purchase a high altitude carburetor main jet, if available.

TO ADJUST STOP SWITCH

Governor control lever should make good contact with stop switch. Check operation of throttle.

Readjust if necessary.

GOVERNOR

STOP

CONTROL

SWITCH

LEVER

 

THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT

The governor lever on this engine is bent into position and is not adjustable. See your authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below.

TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE **

**On some models the governor lever is bent into position and is not adjustable.

WIRE &

CASING

CASING

CLAMP

SCREW

GOVERNOR

CONTROL

LEVER

[1]Loosen casing clamp screw.

[2]Move governor control lever, wire, and casing as far as possible in direction shown.

[3]Move remote throttle control to FAST and tighten casing clamp screw.

[4]Move throttle to STOP (if equipped).

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