Briggs & Stratton CE8069 Remove Cylinder Head, Models 200000, 210000, 280000, 310000, Inspection

Remove Cylinder Head

Models 200000, 210000, 280000, 310000, 330000

1.Remove four screws from rocker cover, then remove cover and gasket (A, Figure 20).

Figure 20

2.Remove cylinder head screws, then remove head and gasket from cylinder.

3.Remove push rods one at a time, marking the location and orientation of each for proper installation later.

NOTE: On models 210000, 280000, 310000, 330000 the intake push rod (lower, aluminum) is hollow and the exhaust push rod (upper, steel) has a red band of paint for identification.

4.Using a plastic scraping tool, carefully clean all traces of head gasket from the head and cylinder mating surfaces.

Disassemble Cylinder Head

1.Loosen rocker arm screws and/or lock nuts, and remove from rocker arm studs. Remove rocker arms and rocker balls from studs (A, Figure 21).

Figure 21

2.Remove the rocker arm studs.

3.Using thumbs, press down on each valve spring retainer and disengage retainer (A, Figure 22) from valve stem (B). Remove retainers, springs, valves, and intake valve stem seal/washer, if equipped.

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Figure 22

4.Remove push rod cylinder head plate and plate gasket. Remove and discard the plastic push rod guides from the head plate.

Inspection

1.Visually inspect head for cracks, excessive heat discoloration, warping of the cylinder or rocker cover mating surfaces, and burned or damaged valve seats. Replace head, if any of these problems are found.

2.If head passes visual inspection, use Plug Gauge #19122 to check valve guides for wear. If gauge enters the guide 1/4” (6.4

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