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Briggs & Stratton — Fuel Selection Device (16-20 kW)

Adjustments · Fuel selector valve

From a Briggs & Stratton service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • Do not move the line on the dial past the line on the housing that corresponds to the selected fuel type or parts damage will occur.
  • Damage to the fuel selector valve requires replacement of the fuel pressure regulator.

Procedure

  1. Locate the fuel selector valve mounted at the top of the fuel pressure regulator.
  2. Remove tamper proof plug and verify selector is set to either LP or NG.
  3. Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to gently turn selector dial if necessary; do not move line past the correct line.
  4. Install tamper proof plug using a drop of suitable adhesive.

Tools required

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Source: Briggs & Stratton service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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