The information on this page and the following pages is excerpted from the booklet "Data Handbook for early BRIGGS & STRATTON® Engines" compiled by Bob Learned. This booklet is a collection of specifications and data for early model BRIGGS & STRATTON® Cast Iron engines. The information shown here and in the booklet has been compiled from the best information available to me, but as with all data that has passed through many hands, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Information regarding any significant errors will be appreciated.

MANUF. DATES, MODELS A thru PC

A cross-reference of serial nos. to manufacturing date for BRIGGS & STRATTON® cast iron engines.

MANUF. DATES MODELS Q thru ZZ

A cross-reference of serial nos. to manufacturing date for BRIGGS & STRATTON® cast iron engines.

MANUF. DATES MODELS 5 thru 23

A cross-reference of serial nos. to manufacturing date for BRIGGS & STRATTON® cast iron engines.

IDENTIFICATION:

A short discussion of the meaning of BRIGGS & STRATTON® model names and some notes on identifying and dating unmarked engines.

MAGNETOS:

Sketches and usage for the three types of magneto used on BRIGGS & STRATTON® cast iron engines.

CARBURETORS:

Pictures and usage for the main types of carburetors used on BRIGGS & STRATTON® cast iron engines. (HEAVY GRAPHICS)

DESCRIPTIONS:

Short descriptions of most of the models of BRIGGS & STRATTON® cast iron engines. I have included illustrations where possible.

F-SERIES VALVE TIMING:

Illustration and description of the method used to time the valves on the F series (overhead valve) BRIGGS & STRATTON® Engines.

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