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 |
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grass, chaff or accumulated de- | CLEAN | |
bris from engine. Keep debris | ||
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guard clean. Keep linkage, spring |
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and controls clean. Keep area |
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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
To
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 | ||
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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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