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This manual was written to assist engine technicians and service personnel with the repair and
maintenance procedures for Briggs & Stratton® engines. It assumes that persons using this manual have
been properly trained in and are familiar with the servicing procedures for these products, including the
proper use of required tools and safety equipment and the application of appropriate safety practices.
Persons untrained or unfamiliar with these procedures or products should not attempt to perform such
work.
Proper maintenance and repair is important to safe, reliable operation of all engines and engine-driven
systems. The troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and repair procedures described in this manual are
appropriate for the Briggs & Stratton® engines described herein. Alternative methods or procedures may
pose risk to personal safety and the safety and/or reliability of the engine and are not endorsed or
recommended by Briggs & Stratton.
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual were based on the data available
at the time of publication. Briggs & Stratton Corporation reserves the right to change, alter, or otherwise
improve the product or the product manuals at any time without prior notice.
Briggs & Stratton offers two complementary publications to enhance understanding of engine technology,
maintenance, and repair. (Neither publication, however, is a substitution for a recognized training program
for engine technicians.)
• For consumers, Small Engine Care & Repair (p/n 274041) provides a comprehensive overview of how
small air-cooled engines work, basic troubleshooting, and step-by-step maintenance procedures.
• For engine technicians and consumers alike, an in-depth study of engine theory and operation can be
found in the textbook Small Engines (p/n CE8020).
Both publications can be purchased at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or through a local Authorized Briggs
& Stratton Service Dealer.
Copyright © 2010 Briggs & Stratton Corporation
All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying or recording by any information storage and retrieval system, without
prior written permission from Briggs & Stratton Corporation.
