Briggs & Stratton — To Adjust the Foot Starter Clutch

Adjustments · foot pedal starter

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

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Procedure

1. Tighten the set screw to be sure the clutch is tight on the crankshaft, using a 1/16 inch Allen hexagon set screw wrench
2. If the clutch still slips, loosen the set screw and remove the clutch from the shaft
3. Pry out the snap spring with a sharp tool, holding the clutch in position as a precaution against the spring jumping out
4. Check the parts carefully for wear or damage and replace those necessary
5. To reassemble, replace the parts in the same order and slip the spring back in place; replace the pulley clutch on the shaft with the set screw hole lined up with the recess in the crankshaft extensio

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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