Briggs & Stratton 86262GS Familiarization & Troubleshooting Manual page 2

F F O O R R W W A A R R D D
This guide has been written and published by Briggs & Stratton Corporation to aid our
dealers' mechanics and company service personnel when servicing the products described
herein.
It is assumed that these personnel are familiar with the servicing procedures for these
products, or like or similar products, manufactured by Briggs & Stratton Power Products It is
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also assumed that they have been trained in the recommended servicing procedures for these
products, which includes the use of mechanics hand tools and any special tools that might be
required.
Proper service and repair is important to the safe, economical and reliable operation of all
engine driven systems. The troubleshooting, testing, service and repair procedures described
in this guide are effective methods of performing such operations.
We could not possibly know of and advise the service trade of all conceivable procedures or
methods by which a service might be performed, nor of any possible hazards and/or results
of each procedure or method. We have not undertaken any such wide evaluation. Therefore,
anyone who uses a procedure or method not described by the manufacturer must first satisfy
himself that neither his safety, nor the safety of the product, will be endangered by the
service or operating procedure selected.
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this guide are based on the latest
production information available at the time of publication. However, Briggs & Stratton
Corporation reserves the right to change, alter, or otherwise improve the product at any time
without prior notice.
Some components or assemblies of the product described in this guide may not be considered
repairable. Disassembly, repair and reassembly of such components may not be included in
this guide.
Service and repair instructions for the engines used to power these products are not covered
in this guide. Engine service and repair instructions are furnished by the engine manufacturer.
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