BRIGGS

& STRATTON CORPORATION

MODEL 20 APPLICATION BOOK 1) ENGINE SPEEDS AND POWER Curb Idle: 1400 rpm Governor Droop: Under 7% regulation for utility governing; 5% for generators. Governed Idle: Available by adjusting the governed idle spring tang (1650 to 1850 rpm) The curb idle speed must be adjusted at least 300 to 400 rpm below governed idle speed. 2) ANGLE OF OPERATION Direction Carb Side Down Carb Side Up Flywheel Down Flywheel Up 3) Running Continuous 15 15 15 15 Running Intermittent Consult Factory Static Consult Factory

CRANKSHAFT LOADING Ball Bearing 500 400 Plain Bearing 50 200 D/U Bearing 50* 400*

Maximum Thrust Load Maximum Radial Load

*D/U bearing available as an option on the flywheel side only. 4) STARTING SYSTEM Manual Rewind : Standard in the 10:30 oclock position with 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 oclock positions optional. NOTE: Positions listed are rope handle positions. Electric Start: Optional Minimum Battery Size (0 F): 30 amp-hours (5W-20 oil) 5) FLYWHEEL Inertia: 99.5 lb.-in.2 without alternator magnets or ring gear Cooling Air cfm at 3600 rpm: 180 cfm

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CHARGING SYSTEMS DC unregulated, dual circuit or 10 amp (optional)

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EXHAUST SYSTEM Muffler: Super lo-tone with stamped aluminized steel guard or wire form guard Deflectors: 222573 (side out), 223372 (direct out), 222902 (louvered) Deflector can be installed in the 6, 7, 8 or 9 oclock positions (a 12 oclock position is acceptable if guarded from rain). Spark Arrester: 392154 Exhaust Air Flow Rate : 49.3 cfm

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VIBRATION CHARACTERISTICS Vibration should be checked on the cylinder head or the blower housing. Vibration levels tend to be highest in the perpendicular-to-crankshaft direction. For isolation-mounted equipment, a focas mount system (isolator center line pointing towards the center-of-gravity of the engine) may be required.

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FUEL SYSTEMS Tank: 4-quart HDPE is standard and can be omitted. There is a stylized cover available for tankless engines under P/N 282023 and requires two P/N 95144 front-side fasteners and two P/N 94786 rear-side fasteners for mounting. Fuel Shutoff: Standard Fuel Filter: Standard in tank; an optional 150 micron in-line filter is available. Maximum Fuel Head Pressure: 1.5 psi measured at the carburetor Fuel Consumption: Gallons per hour at a particular load level: RPM 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 1/4 0.16 0.21 0.26 0.29 0.36 0.40 1/2 0.25 0.31 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.53 3/4 0.36 0.44 0.49 0.56 0.67 0.72 Full 0.44 0.58 0.71 0.81 0.87 0.92

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ENGINE MOUNTING Fasteners: 5/16-18 UNC or 5/16-24 UNF, Grade 5 or better Support Bracket Mounting : Use stud-ended cover bolt P/N 95368 or flange mounting boss. Flange Mounting (Bolt Circle Diameters): 5.000 inch (5/16-24 UNF bolts) 6.500 inch (3/8-16 UNC bolts) Flange Mounting (Pilot Diameters): 5.750 inch (standard)

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ENCLOSING THE ENGINE Intake Opening Required: 20 square inches Discharge Opening Required: 20 square inches Heat Test Guidelines: Standard

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LUBRICATION SYSTEM Capacity: 28 ounces Low Oil Shutdown: A float type low oil shutdown is available.

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SERVICE ACCESSORIES Remote Air Cleaners: Not available. An ultra low mount (low profile) air cleaner is available. Oil Drain Size: 1/4-18 NPTF

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SOUND LEVELS Energy Average dB(A) at 4 Meters Muffler Lo-Tone Standard Super Lo-Tone 3600 rpm Full Load No Load 84.5 81.5 79.5 77.5 3000 rpm Full Load No Load 82.5 79.5 76.5 74.5