Briggs & Stratton 273521, 271172, 270962 manual Disassemble Carburetor, Inspect and Clean Carburetor

5.Remove gasket (A, Figure 36), spacer, and o-ring between control bracket and carburetor (B).

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Figure 36

Disassemble Carburetor

1.Remove the fixed main jet (bowl nut)

(A, Figure 37) and fiber washer (B), then remove the fuel bowl (C) and the bowl gasket (D) from the carburetor body. Discard the fiber washer and the gasket.

2.Remove the float hinge pin (E), float (F), and inlet needle (G). Discard the hinge pin, and inlet needle.

Figure 37

NOTE: Do not disassemble the carburetor body or linkages.

Inspect and Clean Carburetor

1.Inspect openings in the carburetor body for evidence of wear or damage. If found, replace the entire carburetor assembly.

2.Inspect the choke shaft, choke valve, throttle shaft, and throttle valve for evidence of wear or damage. If found, replace the entire carburetor assembly.

3.Using Carb/Choke Cleaner #100041 or #100042, clean inside and outside surfaces of carburetor, then follow with compressed air to dry.

NOTE: Do not soak the carburetor in carb/choke cleaner or it will be damaged.

4.If any passages remain plugged after cleaning, replace the entire carburetor assembly.

Assemble Carburetor

Consult the Illustrated Parts List to obtain the appropriate carburetor overhaul kit before reassembling the carburetor.

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

1.Install new hinge pin (E, Figure 38), float (F), and new inlet needle (G).

2.Install new bowl gasket (D) with the fuel bowl (C). Replace the fiber washer (B) and install the fixed main jet (A).

Figure 38

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