Briggs & Stratton 115400, Manual

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Fig. 39
8. Move stop switch wire(s) ([ A ] Fig. 39).
Continuity should remain constant. If
intermittent or no continuity exists, repair
or replace wire( s) or connections.
9. Move test lead from stop switch wire ([ A ]
Fig. 39) to engine ground.
With speed control set to
FAST
,
• There should be no continuity.
10. Move speed control to
STOP
.
• The meter should show continuity.
Flywheel Brake Test (104700)
This model uses a mechanical flywheel brake in
addition to a stop switch that grounds the coil.
1. Remove flywheel cover
2. Move safety control on equipment to
RUN
,
then to
STOP
. The tab on the brake pad
lever ([ B ] Fig. 40) must contact the switch
tang ([ C ] Fig. 40).
Fig. 40
3. Move safety control to
RUN
. The brake
pad lever tab must not con tact the switch
tang.
4. Adjust con trol as necessary or per OEM
instructio ns.
Rocker Switch Test
(085400, 115400, 117400, 138400,
161400, 185400, 235400, 245400)
Two types of rocker switches are used to stop
these engines. One has two spade terminals.
The other has three terminals and is used only
with Oil Gard
®
. Test both switches the same
way.
1. Set meter to ohms. See Figure 8.
On two terminal switches connect meter leads to
both terminals ([
A ] Fig. 44), on three terminal
switches connect leads to terminals 2 and 3.
Fig. 41