Briggs & Stratton — To Remove and Clean Cylinder Head
Maintenance
From a Briggs & Stratton service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Free circulation of air is important to prevent overheating
Procedure
- Remove the spark plug
- Remove the cylinder head
- Scrape and blow accumulated dirt, grease and oil out of the air passages
- Clean carbon deposits with a wire brush or scraper and thoroughly blow out; see that the spark plug hole is clean and threads are not stripped
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.