Briggs & Stratton — Fuel Valve Maintenance
Maintenance · fuel system
From a Briggs & Stratton owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Move fuel valve to Off position.
- Remove sediment cup from fuel valve; remove o-ring, retaining ring, and screen.
- Wash sediment cup, o-ring, retaining ring, and screen in nonflammable solvent; dry thoroughly.
- Place screen, retaining ring, and o-ring into fuel valve; install sediment cup and tighten securely.
- Move fuel valve to On position and check for leaks; replace o-ring if there is any leakage.
Source: Briggs & Stratton owner's 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.