Inspect Flywheel Key, Keyway, Flywheel And Crankshaft; Carburetor - Briggs & Stratton 5 HP Troubleshooting & Repair Manual

Inspect Flywheel Key, Keyway,
Flywheel and Crankshaft
Replace the flywheel key
reveals any shearing
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cracks, burrs on taper or keyway, and distortion of keyway.
Check taper of crankshaft for burrs, rust, or other damage.
Check fan or flywheel for broken fins. Replace any damaged
components with new parts.
Figure 35 — Flywheel Key
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Carburetor

1. Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the
drain the carburetor
NOTE:
Do not use a bolt or screw in the fuel hose
to stop fuel leakage. Screw threads will loosen
rubber particles which will get into the fuel system.
2. Disconnect choke
linkages.
Figure 36 — Remove Carburetor Components
3. Remove fuel pump retaining strap
if inspection
(Figure 35) 1
. Flywheel should be inspected for
position and
OFF
and throttle
(Figure 36) 2
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3. Remove speed limiter retaining strap.
4. Remove screws,
and gasket. Disconnect breather tube.
5. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor.
Figure 37 — Air Horn Removal
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6. Remove screws
control bracket.
Figure 38 — Carburetor Mounting Screws
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7. Disconnect throttle link from carburetor.
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Section 3 • Disassembly
Set aside air horn
(Figure 37) 1 .
, carburetor and
(Figure 38) 5
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