Workman MDX Page 3 -- 15 Briggs & Stratton Gasoline Engine
Engine Removal (Fig. 12)
1. Park machine on a level surface, stop engine, en-
gage parking brake and remove key from the ignition
switch.
2. Disconnect negative (black) cable from the battery.
Then, disconnect positive (red) cable from the battery.
3. Remove cargo box to gain access to the engine (see
Cargo Box and Tailgate Removal in the Service and Re-
pairs section of Chapter 7 -- Chassis).
4. Depending on needed engine repairs, it may be easi-
er to drain engine oil from engine before engine remov-
al.
IMPORTANT: To prevent contaminants from enter-
ing the engine and fuel system, make sure all hoses
and engine openings are covered or plugged after
disconnecting.
5. Disconnect the following components (Fig. 13):
A. Choke and throttle cables from the carburetor
and cable brackets.
B. Air intake hose from the air c leaner intake and
machine frame.
CAUTION
Read safety precautions for handling gasoline
before working on the fuel system (see Safety In-
structions in Chapter 1 -- Safety).
6. Disconnect fuel inlet hose from the fuel pump (Fig.
13).
7. Remove muffler and exhaust coupler from the ma-
chine (see Exhaust System Removal in this section).
8. Remove drive belt from drive clutch.
9. Loosen fasteners that secure starter/generator. Ro-
tate starter/generator to loosen tension o n starter belt
and remove belt from the engine and starter/generator
pulleys.
10.Remove two (2) cap screws and flange nuts that se-
cure oil filter adapter to filter bracket (Fig. 16). Carefully
place filter and adapter to allow them to be removed with
engine.
Figure 13
1. Throttle cable
2. Choke cable
3. Cable bracket
4. Air intake hose
5. Fuel inlet hose
3
1
2
4
5
Figure 14
1. Choke cable
2. Throttle cable
3. Carburetor
4. Fuel hose
5. Air intake hose
6. Breather hose
3
1
2
4
5
6
Figure 15
1. Starter/Generator ground cable to engine
2. Starter/Generator terminal (A1)
1
2
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