Briggs and Stratton 281707

Briggs and Stratton 281707The Briggs and Stratton 281707 is a 465 cc (28.4 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a vertical shaft, manufactured by Briggs & Stratton for general-purpose applications.

Cylinder bore is 87.3 mm (3.44 in) and piston stroke is 77.7 mm (3.06 in).

The B&S 281707 engine produced 12.2 PS (9.0 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum horsepower.

The Briggs and Stratton 281707 features:

  • L-head (sidevalve) design
  • Vertical PTO-shaft
  • Cast iron sleeve
  • Electronic ignition system
  • Float type carburetor
  • Centrifugal governor
  • Full pressure lubrication system
  • Forced air cooling system
  • Electric starter

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine modelB&S 281707
Engine type4-stroke, L-head, single-cylinder
Displacement465 cm3, (28.4 cu·in)
Max. horsepower12.2 PS (9.0 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque
Cooling systemForced air
Air cleanerPaper filter with a foam pre-cleaner
Lubricating systemFull pressure / Oil slinger
Ignition systemElectronic
Fuel systemFloat type carburetor
Fuel usedGasoline
Starting systemElectric starter
Stoping systemIgnition primary circuit ground
GovernorCentrifugal governor

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:
Cylinder bore:87.3 mm (3.44 in)
Piston stroke:77.7 mm (3.06 in)
Cylinder internal diameter (standard):87.300-87.400 mm (3.437-3.4409 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2/1
Connecting rod big end diameter (standard):31.760-31.810 mm (1.2504-1.2524 in)
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard):20.330-20.370 mm (0.8004-0.802 in)
Piston pin diameter:20.290-20.310 mm (0.7988-0.7996 in)
Side clearance (Top):0.05-0.12 mm (0.002-0.0047 in)
Side clearance (Second):0.05-0.12 mm (0.002-0.0047 in)
Side clearance (Oil):0.05-0.12 mm (0.002-0.0047 in)
Ring end gap (Top):0.15-0.23 mm (0.0059-0.0091 in)
Ring end gap (Second):0.35-0.45 mm (0.0138-0.0177 in)
Ring end gap (Oil):0.15-0.25 mm (0.0059-0.0098 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter:35.000 mm (1.378 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:27.860-27.890 mm (1.0968-1.098 in)
Cylinder head
Valve arrangement:L-head
Valves:2
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE):5.920-5.970 mm (0.2331-0.235 in)
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST):5.920-5.970 mm (0.2331-0.235 in)
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE):31.49 mm (1.2398 in)
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST):31.49 mm (1.2398 in)

Tightening torque

Tightening torque specs
Air cleaner base6.0 Nm; 4.4 ft·lb
Alternator2.0 Nm; 1.5 ft·lb
Armature3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb
Blower housings10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Blower housing brackets10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Breather3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb
Carburetor to intake manifold8.0 Nm; 5.9 ft·lb
Carburetor solenoid5.0 Nm; 3.7 ft·lb
Connecting rod17.0 Nm; 12.6 ft·lb
Control bracket3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb
Crankcase cover25.0 Nm; 18.5 ft·lb
Cylinder head25.0 Nm; 18.5 ft·lb
Cylinder shield5.0 Nm; 3.7 ft·lb
Exhaust manifold / adapter19.0 Nm; 14.0 ft·lb
Flywheel nut135.0 Nm; 100.0 ft·lb
Flywheel fan16.0 Nm; 11.9 ft·lb
Fuel pump10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Governor lever nut5.0 Nm; 3.7 ft·lb
Intake manifold to cylinder head10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Muffler10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Oil drain plug11.0 Nm; 8.1 ft·lb
Oil fill tube10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Oil pump cover10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Regulator / rectifier5.0 Nm; 3.7 ft·lb
Rewind starter3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb
Rocker ball set screw or nut5.0 Nm; 3.7 ft·lb
Starter clutch88.0 Nm; 65.2 ft·lb
Starter motor16.0 Nm; 11.9 ft·lb
Rocker cover7.0 Nm; 5.2 ft·lb

Service Data

Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:0.08-0.13 mm (0.003-0.005 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.13-0.18 mm (0.005-0.007 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:Full pressure / Oil slinger
Oil type:SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher
Recommended oil: Summer: SAE 30, 10W-30
Winter: SAE 5W-30
Oil capacity:1.42 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.25 Imp. qt.)
Fuel system
Type:Float type carburetor
Ignition system
Type:Electronic
Spark plug:Champion RJ-19LM
Spark plug gap:0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
Spark plug torque:20 N·m (2 kg·m, 14.7 ft·lb)
Armature air gap0.25-0.36 mm (0.0098-0.0142 in)
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