On a horizontal crankshaft engine it is done by loosening the pinch bolt and rotating the shaft in a clockwise direction with the throttle in the high speed position and retightening
Setting the governor on a mower engine depends on whether it is a mechanical or pneumatic governor and the type of control that is used. The governor plays a very important part by keeping the engine from overspeeding and causing possible damage. I suggest you check out a book on Briggs engines at your local library and find the procedure for setting the type of governot equipped on your engine.
Brigg's and stratton 5.5 hp on the craftsman push mower your gap tool set the gap at .025-030 for briggs 5 hp
There is a large allen head pipe threaded set screw (oil Plug) located in a hole under the engine . Remove to drain oil. Becarefull when replacing plug not to over tighten it will crack the case if you turn in to tight.
You can set most plugs at .030 and be safe.
i think it is 4 thousand's of an inch, that's what i have my 14.5 set at and it runs great
You can not set the timing. It is determined by the keyway between the flywheel and the crankshaft. It only goes in one place. You can adjust the coil, the valves and the carburetor.
Hi, The manual calls for 0.010 - 0.014" and a business card makes a good item to use to set it.
Both marks must FACE each other and cannot be off by even one tooth.
There is not really a set fuel air mixture. Each engine will be different even if they are the same engine during the build process they are set specifically to the engine.
Generally 12 VDC. 24 VDC set-ups are out there, but rare. Keep in mind, though, it is very likely that the equipment manufacturer, NOT Briggs, will supply the battery, and any specs will come from them. (e.g. on a Toro mower w/ a Briggs engine, Toro supplies the battery).
Timing on all Briggs & Stratton small engines is set at the factory and non-adjustable. It is determined by the placement of the armature (coil) and position of flywheel on crankshaft. Unless the crankshaft is bent or the flywheel key is sheared (both are possible after an impact or sudden stoppage), timing is perfect. Rough running is likely an intake or mechanical problem.
Timing on all Briggs & Stratton small engines is set at the factory and non-adjustable. It is determined by the placement of the armature (coil) and position of flywheel on crankshaft. Unless the crankshaft is bent or the flywheel key is sheared (both are possible after an impact or sudden stoppage), timing is perfect. Rough running is likely an intake or mechanical problem.