Briggs & Stratton 276535 Repair Manual page 24

5. Apply one drop of
the seat threads
seat (Figure 49). Torque to
Fig. 49
6. Install a new clip and needle valve on the float.
7. Using a new float hinge pin, install the float
assembly. Ensure the hinge pin is positioned
properly to keep the float level. The float should
be free to move up and down easily in the
carburetor body.
8. Adjust float by bending the hinge so height is
from bowl flange (without gasket) to
in. (12.7mm)
top of float (Figure 50).
Fig. 50
9. Pressure check inlet needle and seat. Attach
pump with pressure gauge to fuel inlet
(#19493)
fitting on carburetor (Figure 51). With carburetor
upside down, raise float and then lower to its
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or equivalent to
Loctite 242™
, and install a new brass inlet
.
25 lb-in
normal position. Apply pump pressure to
Needle and seat should hold this
(34.5kp).
pressure for 10 to 15 seconds (Figure 51). If it
does not hold, wet the needle and seat with a
drop of mineral spirits and repeat the test. If it still
fails again, replace needle and seat.
Fig. 51
10. Install the fuel filter screen over the fuel nozzle
(Figure 52).
1/2
Fig. 52
11. Install a new fuel bowl gasket, the fuel bowl and
the four bowl retaining screws. Tighten the screws
evenly but do not strip the plastic.
2-Cycle Snow Engine
Section 4 - Engine Overhaul
5 psi