Vertical Models 110000, 120000 - Briggs & Stratton 276781 Instruction Manual

Figure 4
5. Carefully drill through all rivet heads and
remove rewind starter. Do not allow drill bit
to cut into the holes in the starter housing.
NOTE: Do not attempt to drill out the rivets while
the blower is still on the engine. The rivets are
made of steel and the shavings will collect on the
flywheel magnets.

Vertical Models 110000, 120000

1. Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve.
disconnect fuel hose from carburetor and
drain residual fuel. Disconnect spark plug
wire.
2. Remove air cleaner cover. Using flat
bladed screwdriver, press on tab
(A, Figure 5) and lift finger guard off
engine.
Figure 5
3. Remove screws (B, Figure 6) from trim
plate or (C) from rewind guard. Remove
trim plate or guard.
Figure 6
4. Remove screws (D, Figure 7) and screw
and spacer (E), then remove tank from
engine.
Figure 7
NOTE: On some model 120000 engines, the fuel
tank is mounted to a tank bracket. Loosen the
screws at the bottom of the bracket and the side
of the cylinder, then slide the tank up and off the
bracket.
5. Remove the oil fill tube and dipstick.
Remove the screws (F, Figure 8) and
blower housing.
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