Briggs & Stratton 272147 Repair Manual page 58

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Vanguard Twin-Cylinder OHV Liquid-Cooled Engine
Section 4 - Engine Overhaul
9. Remove throttle shaft, spacer and seal, Fig. 125.
Fig. 125
10. Mark choke plate so it may be returned to its
original position.
11. Remove choke shaft and nylon bushings, Fig.
126.
Fig. 126
This completes the carburetor disassembly procedure.
Carburetor Cleaning Recommendations
CAUTION
: Wear suitable skin protection when
using cleaners and follow instructions on
container.
1. Disassemble carburetor.
2. Remove and discard all old gaskets, seals and
sealing material.
3. Use commercial carburetor cleaning solvents
(such as Briggs & Stratton Spray Cleaner, Part
#100041 or 100042
body.
4. When cleaning non-metallic parts (plastic, nylon,
MinlonE, etc.), do not leave in commercial
carburetor cleaner more than 15 minutes.
CAUTION
: Parts containing rubber, such as seals,
O-rings, inlet needles, seats or pump diaphragms
should never be placed in commercial carburetor
cleaner. Do not use wires, drills or any other devices
to clean out metering holes or passages.
CAUTION
: To prevent eye injury, always wear
eye protection when using compressed air.
5. Use only compressed air (blowing in both
directions) to clean out all openings and
passages.
Check Throttle, Choke Shaft And Body For Wear
1. Lay carburetor on a flat surface and check throttle
and choke shaft clearance as shown, Fig. 127.
Throttle shaft and choke shaft clearance must not
exceed .
.010" (.25 mm)
Fig. 127
) to clean carburetor parts and
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