Briggs & Stratton 270962, 271172, CE8069, 276535, 273521 manual Remove Muffler, Inspect Exhaust System

7.Install blower housing and rewind starter.

8.Install oil fill tube and dipstick.

9.Lightly coat muffler guard mounting screws with Valve Guide Lubricant #93963.

10.Place muffler guard over muffler and start screws (A, B, C, Figure 22). Torque to values listed in Section 12 - Engine Specifications.

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3.Remove adapter screws, adapter, and gaskets. Discard gaskets.

Figure 22

Vertical Models 210000, 280000, 310000, 330000 with Clamped Muffler

Shown is a typical muffler application (Figure 23).

Figure 23

Remove Muffler

1.Remove muffler brace screws

(A, B, C, Figure 24) and supports.

2.Loosen muffler clamp (D) and slide muffler off adapter.

Figure 24

Inspect Exhaust System

All exhaust system components must be inspected whenever the exhaust system is disassembled. Check muffler mounting bracket and/or muffler adapters for cracked welds or breakage. Check muffler for split seams, loose internal parts, or cracked welds. Replace any damaged parts with new OEM parts.

Never reinstall broken or damaged components.

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