Clean Muffler, Rewind Starter Finger Guard, And Controls; Clean/Replace Air Filter And Pre-Cleaner - Briggs & Stratton 130G00 Repair Manual

13. Install spark plug wire onto spark plug terminal.
14. Start and run engine for one minute. Check for oil leaks
while engine is running.
15. Dispose of used oil at a proper waste disposal or
recycling center.
Clean Muffler, Rewind Starter Finger Guard,
and Controls
NOTE: Proper cleaning reduces the risk of engine damage
due to overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
NOTE: Avoid using high pressure compressed air, which
can force dirt and debris deeper into engine cavities and
crevices. Do not use a pressurized water spray as water
intrusion can contaminate both oil and fuel systems and
lead to corrosion.
1. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug terminal.
Secure spark plug wire to prevent unintentional contact
with spark plug terminal.
2. Remove air cleaner cover and air filter. See
Clean/Replace Air Filter and Pre-Cleaner in this section.
3. See Figure 3. Remove three hex flange screws to
release rewind starter (A) from blower housing.
NOTE: Note orientation of the rewind starter before
removal.
4. Thoroughly clean rewind starter finger guard and muffler
(B). Carefully clean governor link, springs, and controls
(C). Proceed as follows:
A. Remove all loose debris by hand.
B. Remove dust and dirt with a soft bristle brush and
a portable hand held vacuum.
C. Gently scrape away stubborn accumulations of dirt
and other deposits using a plastic putty knife or stiff
bristle brush.
D. Apply a light solvent to bristle brush to loosen and
remove grit and oily residue, if necessary.
5. Verify that all combustible debris is removed from area
around and behind muffler.
6. Verify that governor link, springs, and controls move
freely without sticking, binding, or contacting blower
housing or fuel tank.
7. Orient rewind starter as noted before removal.
NOTE: Rewind starter may be installed in the 2 o'clock,
8 o'clock, 10 o'clock, or 12 o'clock positions.
8. Loosely install three hex flange screws to fasten rewind
starter to blower housing.
NOTE: To ensure that pawls evenly engage flywheel
starter cup, pull starter rope, tighten hex flange screws
until snug, and then release starter rope.
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9. Alternately tighten three hex flange screws as follows.
Rewind Starter Screws
Models
130G00, 131G00, 13R200
13U100, 13U200
10. Install air filter and air cleaner cover. See Clean/Replace
Air Filter and Pre-Cleaner in this section.

Clean/Replace Air Filter and Pre-Cleaner

NOTE: Starting or running the engine with the air filter or
air cleaner assembly removed can cause engine damage.
Refer to one of the following configurations:
• Dual Element Oval Air Filter
• Oil Bath Air Filter
• Foam Low Mount Air Filter
• Foam Large Panel Air Filter
• Paper Air Filter
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Torque
25-35 lb-in (2.8-4 N-m)
71-89 lb-in (8-10 N-m)
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