Remove/Install Exhaust System (050000, 085400, 115400, 117400, 118400, 138400, 185400, 235400, 245400) - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual

REMOVE/INSTALL EXHAUST
SYSTEM (050000, 085400, 115400,
117400, 1 18400, 138400, 1 85400,
235400, 245400)
A typical muffler installation for the models listed
above is shown in (Fig. 2).
4
To remove the muffler assembly:
1. Remove muffler brace screws ([A] Fig. 3
or Fig. 4), if equipped.
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Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
2. Remove two muffler nuts ([A] Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
3. Remove the muffler and exhaust gaskets.
4. Inspect the exhaust system. SEE
SECTION 4- EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
To install the muffler assembly:
NOTE
: U se valve lubricant on all
(#93963)
exhaust system threads to prevent galling of the
threads and ease future disassembly.
1. Place new exhaust gasket on cylinder
head studs.
2. Mount muffler.
3. Install muffler brace (if equipped) and
hand tighten hardware.