Briggs & Stratton 276535, 271172, 270962, CE8069, 273521 manual Vertical Models 110000

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5.Carefully drill through all rivet heads and remove rewind starter. Do not allow drill bit to cut into the holes in the starter housing.

NOTE: Do not attempt to drill out the rivets while the blower is still on the engine. The rivets are made of steel and the shavings will collect on the flywheel magnets.

Vertical Models 110000, 120000

1.Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve. disconnect fuel hose from carburetor and drain residual fuel. Disconnect spark plug wire.

2.Remove air cleaner cover. Using flat bladed screwdriver, press on tab (A, Figure 5) and lift finger guard off engine.

Figure 5

3.Remove screws (B, Figure 6) from trim plate or (C) from rewind guard. Remove trim plate or guard.

Figure 6

4.Remove screws (D, Figure 7) and screw and spacer (E), then remove tank from engine.

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Figure 7

NOTE: On some model 120000 engines, the fuel tank is mounted to a tank bracket. Loosen the screws at the bottom of the bracket and the side of the cylinder, then slide the tank up and off the bracket.

5.Remove the oil fill tube and dipstick. Remove the screws (F, Figure 8) and blower housing.

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