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GTS 200
General Information
Tune-Up Procedure
By performing the following steps you will either be sure that the engine is functioning properly or will know what repairs should
be made.
These steps are also covered in the Overhaul Procedure and will normally be performed as a part of complete overhaul.
Carbon deposits in combustion chamber should be removed every 100 to 300 hours of use (more often when run at steady loads),
or whenever cylinder head is removed.
Step No.
1.
Remove air cleaner, check for proper servicing. Replace if damaged or dirty.
2.
Check oil level and drain oil.
3.
Remove blower housing, inspect rewind assembly.
4.
Clean cooling fins and entire engine.
5.
Remove carburetor, disassemble, and inspect for wear or damage. Wash in solvent. Replace parts as
necessary and assemble. Set initial adjustment.
6.
Inspect intake elbow or carburetor spacer for damaged gaskets.
7.
Check governor, linkage, and springs for damage, wear, also check adjustment.
8.
Clean fuel tank and lines.
9.
Remove flywheel. Check for oil seal leakage, both flywheel and PTO sides. Check flywheel key.
10.
Check armature coil. Inspect all wires for breaks and/or damaged insulation. Be sure lead wires do not touch
flywheel. Check stop switch and lead(s).
11.
Remove oil, debris, and nicks from flywheel and crankshaft tapers.
12.
Install flywheel and set air gap. Check for spark with Briggs & Stratton Tool #19051 or #19368 ignition tester.
13.
Remove spark plug and cylinder head.
14.
Inspect valves for seating.
15.
Clean carbon from cylinder head and piston.
16.
Replace gaskets and install cylinder head. Tighten to specified torque. Adjust valve clearance. Set spark plug
gap or replace plug if necessary.
17.
Replace gaskets and install carburetor
18.
Adjust remote control linkage and cable, if used, for correct operation.
19.
Check muffler for restrictions or damage.
20.
Replace oil and fuel.
21.
Run engine and adjust carburetor mixture and engine Top No Load RPM.