Cleaning Debris; Control Adjustments - Briggs & Stratton 42A700 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING DEBRIS

CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts.
Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush
or dry cloth.
Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from
engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep
area around and behind muffler free of any combustible
debris.
WARNING
DEBRIS
GUARD
Debris Guard or Rotating Screen
ADJUSTMENTS

CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING
Prevent unintentional starting.
Before performing adjustments:
• Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start).
Engine parts should be kept
clean to reduce the risk of
overheating and ignition of accu-
mulated debris. This is especial-
ly important if cutting tall grass.
ROTATING
SCREEN
CLEAN
Linkage, Springs and Controls
SPARK
ARRESTER
(IF EQUIPPED)
Muffler and Spark Arrester
TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE CONTROL
CHOKE
CLOSED
CASING
CLAMP
SCREW
[1] Remove air cleaner.
[2] Move choke control to CHOKE or START position.
(Carburetor choke should be completely closed.)
[3] If not, loosen casing clamp screw.
[4] Then move casing, wire and engine choke lever
until choke is completely closed.
[5] Tighten casing clamp screw. Replace air cleaner.
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CLEAN
CHOKE
LEVER