Briggs & Stratton 276535, 271172, 270962 manual Inspect Brake and Switches, Assemble Flywheel Brake

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6.Using a torque wrench and socket to fit the flywheel nut, turn flywheel clockwise with brake engaged. While turning at a steady rate, torque reading should be 26 lb.-in.

(3 Nm) or higher.

7.If reading is low, check thickness of brake pad. Replace brake assembly if thickness is less than 0.09” (2.28mm).

8.If brake pad thickness is acceptable, adjust control cable to position pad closer to flywheel when safety control is in RUN position.

9.Replace brake assembly if correct adjustment cannot be made.

Inspect Brake and Switches

1.Disconnect spring from brake anchor (A, Figure 4).

2.Disconnect stop switch wire from stop switch (B). If engine is equipped with an electric starter, disconnect both wires from the starter interlock switch (C).

3.Remove two screws (D) from brake bracket and remove bracket.

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4.Inspect brake pad on brake lever. Replace brake assembly if thickness is less than 0.09” (2.28mm).

5.Test stop switch as described in Section 2.

6.Test electric starter interlock switch as described in Section 2.

Assemble Flywheel Brake

1.Install brake assembly on cylinder and torque mounting screws to values listed in Section 12 - Engine Specifications.

2.Install stop switch wire and bend end of wire 90°. Install wires on interlock switch, if equipped.

3.Install brake spring.

4.Actuate brake system to ensure proper movement, then test brake torque as previously described.

5.Install blower housing/rewind assembly, install dipstick tube and dipstick, and install fuel tank and static guard. Torque all screws to values listed in Section 12 - Engine Specifications.

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