Briggs & Stratton 083100, Manual

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In-Tank Fuel Filter
1. Drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is
empty.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug (A).
3. Remove the air filter cover and air filter (B) as instructed
in
Change Air Filter found in this section.
4. Remove the control panel trim screw (D) and two nuts
(C) from fuel tank.
5. Remove screw from opposite side of fuel tank (E).
6. Lift fuel tank and slide fuel line clamp (F) away from
fuel filter. Remove fuel line (G) with fuel line removal
tool (p/n 19600).
7. Remove fuel filter and o-ring (H) from tank and check
for dirt or debris; clean or replace as necessary.
8. Install cleaned or new fuel filter and o-ring into fuel tank.
Torque fuel filter to the value listed in
Section 14 -
Engine Specifications.
NOTE: Make sure o-ring is seated in groove of fuel filter.
9. Check the fuel line for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
10. Install fuel line with clamp onto fuel filter making sure
clamp retains fuel line securely (F, G).
11. Install tank onto engine. Install screw (E), nuts (C) and
control panel trim screw (D). Torque screws and nuts
to the values listed in
Section 14 - Engine
Specifications.
12. Install the air filter and air filter cover (B) as instructed
in Change Air Filter found in this section.
13. Reconnect the spark plug wire to the spark plug (A).
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