go to B&S site they have all gap setting for every engine they have made.
The coil is under the cowling on top of the motor where the flywheel is.
you can goto briggsandstratton.com and get a manual for that engine,
I have a 14.5 Briggs and Stratton engine on a Ranch King riding mower that will not start. After spraying starter fluid into the head, and air cleaner it fires for a second, but will not run. It is getting gas.....coil??? or something else?
You buy a coil with it on it
To install an ignition coil on a 6.75 hp Briggs and Stratton engine, first, ensure the engine is off and disconnect the spark plug wire. Remove any necessary covers and unbolt the old ignition coil from the engine block. Position the new ignition coil in place, ensuring the magnet aligns with the flywheel, and then secure it with bolts. Finally, reconnect the spark plug wire and replace any covers before testing the engine.
The gap should be about .0125 in. (.3175 mm.) or the thickness of heavy paper.
Depending on year and model of motor. : You will find the contacts either under the fly wheel or there will be a pick-up on the coil.
There is no way to adjust the timing on a 17.5 Briggs engine. The magnet is on the side of the flywheel and there is only one way the flywheel can line up. All you can do is make wure that the coil is gapped correctly.
The coil gap on an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton engine is typically set to around 0.010 to 0.012 inches (0.25 to 0.30 mm). This gap ensures proper spark plug ignition and optimal engine performance. It's important to use a feeler gauge for accurate measurement when adjusting the gap. Always refer to the specific engine model's manual for precise specifications.
Briggs & Stratton Ignition Coils have NO documented measurement for the primary windings, however readings of between 0.3 and 0.7 ohms are common. The secondary windings should measure between 2K and 4K (including the resistance of the spark lead)
Spin the engine until the two legs of the coil lines up with the magnet on the flywheel. Place a standard business card between the the flywheel and coil and let the magnet hold it in place between the two pieces. Tighten the bolts down. Spin the engine and get the business card out and you're ready to go.