BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION

ADVANCE PRODUCT SERVICE INFORMATION

SUBJECT: NEW 550 SERIES OHV ENGINE
No: 69
DATE: 7/21/10
MODELS: 550 SERIES (MODEL 083100) HORIZONTAL SHAFT OHV ENGINE

Briggs & Stratton recently introduced the 550 Series horizontal shaft engine. The following lists some of the fea-
tures of this engine.

• Pleated paper air filter element

• Gear reduction option
• Carburetor has an integral fuel shutoff valve

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• Metal fuel tank with 2 Liter (.5 gallon) capacity

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This APSI provides basic servicing information in advance of the repair manual currently in development. See the
Illustrated Parts List for service part numbers. The specifications, part numbers, and/or procedures provided are
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PRELIMINARY and subject to change.
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Dimensions BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION

9.0˝ 4.53˝
(232) (115)
3.46˝
(88)

1.18˝
(30)

12.60˝ 4.17˝ 5x .312-24

(320) (106) UNF 2B, 15 deep

5.49˝ 2.6˝ 3.78˝

1.40˝
(35.7) (139.5) (66) (96)
2.56˝
(65.1)
3.95˝
(100)
.41˝ 2.56˝
(10.5) 3.15˝ (65.1)
.2˝ (80)

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6.38˝
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Common Specifications

Model 083100 Metric

Armature Air Gap .15-.25 mm
Bore 62 mm
Crankshaft End Play .05 - .33 mm
Displacment 127 cc
Exhaust Valve Clearance .13-.18 mm
Intake Valve Clearance .13-.18 mm
Oil Capacity .54-.59 L
Spark Plug Gap .76 mm
Spark Plug Torque 20 Nm
Stroke 42 mm

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Cylinder and Crankcase Cover Assembly BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION

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Cylinder Head, Rocker Cover and Gear Reduction Assembly BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION

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Fuel Tank and Carburetor Assembly BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION

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Governor Assembly BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION

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Muffler and Air Cleaner Assemblies BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION

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Blower Housing, Flywheel, and Ignition Assemblies BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION

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Fastener Torque Specs
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Description SAE Metric

Air Cleaner Base / Backplate 100 lb-in 11 Nm
Armature 100 lb-in 11 Nm
Blower Housing 100 lb-in 11 Nm
Carburetor Bowl Nut 70 lb-in 8 Nm
Carburetor Drain Screw 70 lb-in 8 Nm
Carburetor Nut 100 lb-in 11 Nm
Casing Clamp 20 lb-in 2 Nm
Connecting Rod 135 lb-in 15 Nm
Control Bracket 100 lb-in 11 Nm
Crankcase Cover 100 lb-in 11 Nm
Cylinder Head 260 lb-in 29 Nm
Cylinder Shield 100 lb-in 11Nm
Flywheel Guard 100 lb-in 11 Nm
Flywheel Nut 55 lb-in 75 Nm
Fuel Tank 100 lb-in 11 Nm
Governor Lever Nut 100 lb-in 11 Nm

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Muffler 240 lb-in 27 Nm
Muffler Guard 80 lb-in 9 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug 240 lb-in 27 Nm
Rewind Starter
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Rocker Arm Stud 240 lb-in 27 Nm
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Rocker Ball Setscrew or Nut 100 lb-in 11 Nm

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Spark Plug 240 lb-in 27 Nm
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Valve Cover 100 lb-in 11 Nm

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Standard and Reject Dimensions

Description Standard Dims. Reject Dims.

Cylinder
Mag Bearing Ball Bearing N/A
Bore out-of round N/A .04 mm
Cam Bearing 14.00 mm 14.08 mm

Cylinder Head
Intake and Exhaust
Valve Guide 5.50 mm 5.58 mm
Valve Stem Diameter 5.48 mm 5.40 mm

Crankcase Cover / Sump

PTO Bearing Ball Bearing N/A
Cam Bearing 14.00 mm 14.08 mm

Crankshaft
Crankpin Journal 25.98 mm 25.92 mm

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Mag Journal 21.98 mm 21.92 mm
PTO Journal 21.98 mm 21.92 mm

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Mag Journal 13.98 mm 13.92 mm
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PTO Side Journal 13.98 mm 13.92 mm

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Connecting Rod
Crankpin Bearing 26.02 mm 26.07 mm
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Piston Pin Bearing 13.02 mm 13.05 mm

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Piston Pin
Diameter 13 mm 12.97 mm

Piston / Rings
Pin Bore 13.02 mm 13.05 mm
Ring End Gap - Top .23 mm .76 mm
Ring End Gap - Middle .23 mm .76 mm
Ring End Gap - Oil .46 mm .76 mm
Ring Land Clearance- Top .05 mm .10 mm
Ring Land Clearance - Middle .05 mm .10 mm
Ring Land Clearance - Oil .10 mm .15 mm

Starter Rope
Rope Diameter #4 White, (3.18 mm) N/A
Rope Length 178 cm N/A

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