Briggs & Stratton 115400, Manual

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3. Open carburetor bowl drain screw and
drain remaining fuel into appro priate
container.
4. Close bowl drain screw.
5. If equipped with metal key switch cover
(Fig. 3), remove screws from cover and
allow cover to hang from wiring.
Fig. 3
6. Remove throttle control knob.
7. If equipped with separate contr ol cover,
remove screw from top of cover and
remove cover.
8. Remove screws ([ A ] Fig. 4) at left and
right ends of trim plate.
9. Lift off trim plate, leaving rocker switch
wires connected (Fig. 4), if equipped.
Fig. 4
10. Remove screws and/or nuts from front
and rear of tank.
11. Lift off tank and hose.
12. Release clamp and disconnect hose
from tank outlet fitting. Set aside.
13. Release clamp and disconnect hose at
carburetor fitting.
14. Remove screw ([ A ] Fig. 5) and remove
shut-off valve with spacer ( B ).
Fig. 5
15. Drain any remaining fuel into appropriate
container.
16. Disasse mble shut-off valve, if necessary.
Removing Governor Linkage Bracket
(085400, 115400, 117400, 138400,
185400, 235400, 245400)
Removing the governor linkage bracket is
essentially the same for all the models listed
above.
To gain access to the carburetor, complete the
following ste ps:
1. Remove return spring ([ A ] Fig. 6) and set
aside.
2. Remove mounting bol t ([ B ] Fig. 6) and set
governor control bracket aside.