User manual BRIGGS & STRATTON 111702 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTS

[. . . ] However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. GB ENGINE COMPONENTS Fig. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Engine Model Type xxxxxx xxxx xx Resistor spark plug Carburetor Primer bulb, if equipped Choke lever, if equipped Air cleaner Fuel fill Rope handle Finger guard Oil fill/Dipstick Muffler guard Code TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS Armature air gap . 0. 51 mm (0. 20 in. ) Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 6 mm past top dead center (check when engine is cold). (0. 004 - 0. 008 in. ) Exhaust valve clearance . [. . . ] Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil. Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter adapter. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. 8 AIR CLEANER STARTING/STOPPING WARNING All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. The cartridge is either flat or oval (see illustrations). In addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner. CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge. PRE-CLEANER To clean pre-cleaner (if equipped), separate it from cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water. Re-assemble dry pre-cleaner on clean cartridge. Carefully remove pre-cleaner (if equipped) and cartridge assembly . After servicing pre-cleaner and cartridge, assemble pre-cleaner on cartridge. Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all Briggs & Stratton engines. Only dealers recognized as Authorized Briggs & Stratton" meet the higher Briggs & Stratton service standards. You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site Yellow TM PagesTM" directory under Lawn Mowers" or Engines, Gasoline" or Gasoline Engines, " or similar category. Note: Walking fingers logo and Yellow Pages" are registered trademarks in various jurisdictions. www. briggspowerproducts. com or in the Replacing Fuel Filter Remove the engine cover. 9 SPARK PLUG WARNING DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. Use only Briggs & Stratton Spark Tester , to check for spark. The electrodes on the spark plug must be clean and sharp to produce the powerful spark required for ignition. If the spark plug is worn or dirty the engine will be hard to start. Ensure spark plug gap is 0. 51 mm or 0. 020 in. Note: If stabilizer is used, run the engine for several minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor. Remove spark plug and pour about 15 ml (1/2 oz. ) of engine oil into cylinder. [. . . ] If the Distributor or the Factory decides that the claim is justified, the customer will be fully reimbursed for those items that are defective. To avoid misunderstanding which might occur between the customer and the Dealer, listed below are some of the causes of engine failure that the warranty does not cover. Normal wear: Engines, like all mechanical devices, need periodic parts service and replacement to perform well. Warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or an engine. [. . . ]