Governor Shaft Installation; Piston Assembly - Briggs & Stratton 950 Series Advance Product Service Information

GOVERNOR SHAFT INSTALLATION

There is a washer (A) that must be fitted to the governor shaft before installation into the cylinder. Secure the
governor shaft from the outside with the retaining clip. The straight leg of the clip fits into the groove (B) of
the governor shaft.
A
B
OPTIONAL LOW-OIL SENSOR INSTALLATION
The low-oil sensor installs inside the cylinder with two screws (C). Tighten the screws to 60 lb-in (6.8 Nm).
Next, route the sensor harness (D) through the opening in the cylinder. Secure the harness from the outside
with the hex nut and tighten to 40 lb-in (4.5 Nm). Also see Low-Oil Module Installation.
D
C

PISTON ASSEMBLY

When installing the oil ring expander, ensure that the ends at the expander gap (E) point up toward the piston
crown. The lettering on the center and top piston rings must also face up toward the crown. When installing
the piston assembly into the bore, the notch in the piston (F) and the oil dipper on the connecting rod (G) will
face down toward the push rods.
E
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