General Disassembly Considerations; Case Separation - Briggs & Stratton CE8070 Troubleshooting Manual

Hand-Held Series Generators • Familiarization & Troubleshooting Guide
Section 2 • Disassembly

General Disassembly Considerations

Always inspect the external condition of the plastic
components before disassembling the unit. Look for cracks
and broken plastic and be sure to note these conditions as
existing before maintenance is undertaken.
Hand-held generators are built to close tolerances. The
fasteners used to hold the plastic shrouds and covers are
special machine screws that have a "pilot" collar
incorporated into the grip area of the screw (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Screws with "Pilot Collar"
NOTE:
When assembling plastic components, be
sure the "collar" of the screw fits into the opening of
the shroud or cover. Pinching the plastic under the
collar will break the plastic at the mounting locations.
The length of these fasteners is critical to the proper
assembly of the unit. When disassembling the generator, it is
recommended that the location and length of each fastener
be noted.
When troubleshooting becomes necessary, access to various
components, systems and structural members is required.
Regardless of the ultimate reason, a clear understanding of
the unit's disassembly will save time and effort.

Case Separation

• Remove the cover to the air cleaner.
• Set the air filter and support grill aside.
• Remove the two mounting nuts that hold the air filter
assembly to the carburetor (Figure 48, Pg. 34).
• Remove the two screws that hold the handle of the
unit together (Figure 9).
Figure 9 — Remove Screws In Handle
Pilot Collars
At this point, position the unit so you are facing the muffler
side of the generator.
• Remove only those fasteners that hold the rear case
half. That is:
• Grasp the rear case half and gently separate it from the
generator unit.
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NOTE:
Do not attempt to remove the protective
grill that surrounds the exhaust muffler. The fasteners
that hold it in place are secured with plain nuts and
lock-washers. If you attempt to remove the grill, it
will be necessary to disassemble the case halves in
order to reinstall it properly.
• Those screws around the lower base of the rear
of the generator.
• The upper screws that secure the rear case-half
on the right and left side of the generator.
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