Control Adjustments - Briggs & Stratton 290700 Series Operating & Maintenance Instructions

MAINTENANCE
CLEANING DEBRIS
CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts.
Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush
or dry cloth.
Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from
engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep
area around and behind muffler free of any combustible
debris.
WARNING
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REWIND
STARTER
GUARD
Finger Guard or Rotating Screen
ADJUSTMENTS

CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING
Prevent unintentional starting.
Before performing adjustments:
Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs.
Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start).
Engine parts should be kept
clean to reduce the risk of
overheating and ignition of accu-
mulated debris. This is especial-
ly important if cutting tall grass.
ROTATING SCREEN
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Linkage, Springs and Controls
Muffler and Spark Arrester
TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE CONTROL
CHOKE
CLOSED
[1] Remove air cleaner.
[2] Move choke control to CHOKE or START position.
(Carburetor choke should be completely closed.)
[3] If not, loosen casing clamp screw.
[4] Then move casing, wire and engine choke lever in
direction shown until choke is completely closed.
[5] Tighten casing clamp screw. Replace air cleaner.
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CLEAN
SPARK
ARRESTER
CLEAN
PULL
TO CHOKE
WIRE AND
CASING
CASING CLAMP SCREW