Operation Manual

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SECTION 1 - SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE SAFETY ................................................................................. 5
In The Interest Of Safety ..................................................... 5
The Safety Alert Symbol ....................................................................... 5
Additional Precautions.......................................................................... 8
BRIGGS & STRATTON NUMERICAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM..... 9
ENGINE MAINTENANCE................................................................... 10
Fuel and Oil Recommendations.......................................................... 10
Changing Oil....................................................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................................................. 12
Air Cleaner Service. ......................................... ................................. .. 13
In-Line Fuel Filter Service ................................................................... 15
ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................. 15
Armature Air Gap Adjustments........................................................... 15
Carburetor Idle-Mixture Adjustments .................................................. 15
Control Adjustments ........................................................................... 16
Cooling System Maintenance............................................................. 18
Flywheel Brake Adjustments (104700) ............................................... 19
Governor Adjustments........................................................................ 19
Electro-Magnetic Idle Down Adjustments ........................................... 25
Spark Plug Maintenance. ....................................................... ............. 26
Valve Clearance Adjustments............................................................. 26
Combustion Chamber Deposits ......................................................... 27