Briggs & Stratton 276535, 271172, 270962 ReadyStart Carburetor Vertical Model, Install Carburetor

7.Place new bowl gasket on carburetor body and install fuel bowl. Place new fiber washer on fixed main jet (bowl nut) and install. Torque to values listed in Section 12 - Engine Specifications.

Install Carburetor

NOTE: Always replace air cleaner gaskets and carburetor mounting gaskets any time the carburetor has been removed for service.

1.Hook z-bend of governor link into grommet on top of the throttle shaft lever.

2.Place new gasket (A, Figure 34) between adapter (B) and carburetor (C).

3.Position carburetor on control bracket and install screws or nuts (D). Torque to value listed in Section 12 - Engine Specifications.

Figure 34

NOTE: Use new screws or apply Loctite® to original screws to prevent loosening from vibration.

4.Connect fuel hose to carburetor and secure with clamp. Connect primer hose, if equipped.

5.Using new gasket, install air cleaner assembly to carburetor per Section 1. Ensure breather hose is properly installed on the breather tube.

NOTE: For snow engines, install the 1 or 2 piece shroud.

6.Adjust carburetor, if applicable, per Section 1.

ReadyStart® Carburetor

Vertical Model 120000

This carburetor utilizes a thermostatically controlled choke system, requiring no primer or manual choking when starting. The linkages installed in the carburetor are not individually serviceable, requiring replacement with a complete carburetor assembly.

Remove Carburetor

WARNING
Before servicing the carburetor or other fuel
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system components, drain all fuel from the
tank and turn OFF the fuel valve (if equipped).

Do not attempt to stop the fuel flow by plugging the fuel hose.

1.Remove air cleaner assembly per Section 1. Discard the gasket.

2.Move clamp and disconnect fuel hose from carburetor.

3.Remove two carburetor mounting screws (A, Figure 35).

Figure 35

4.Carefully remove carburetor from control bracket. Rotate the carburetor to disconnect the choke link, spring, and governor link.

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