Briggs and Stratton 294447

Briggs and Stratton 294447 VanguardThe Briggs and Stratton 294447 Vanguard is a 480 cc, (29.3 cu·in) natural aspirated two-cylinders four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion gasoline engine with a horizontal shaft, for general-purpose applications.

Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 68.0 mm (2.68 in) and 66.0 mm (2.6 in), respectively. This engine produced 14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.

The B&S 294447 features:

  • OHV design
  • Electronic ignition system
  • Float type, down-draft carburetor
  • Centrifugal governor
  • Full pressure lubrication system by gear-driven oil pump
  • Forced air cooling system
  • Electric starter

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine model294447 Vanguard
Engine type4-stroke, OHV, V-twin
Displacement480 cm3, (29.3 cu·in)
Max. horsepower14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque
Cooling systemForced air
Air cleanerDual element
Lubricating systemFull pressure by gear-driven oil pump
Ignition systemElectronic
Fuel systemFloat type, down-draft carburetor
Fuel usedGasoline
Starting systemElectric starter
GovernorCentrifugal governor
Charging systemAlternator 12V, 16A
Dimensions (L x W X H)
Dry weight

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Cylinder bore:68.0 mm (2.68 in)
Piston stroke:66.0 mm (2.6 in)
Cylinder internal diameter (standard):68.000-68.030 mm (2.6772-2.6783 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2/1
Connecting rod big end diameter (standard):37.060-37.080 mm (1.4591-1.4598 in)
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard):17.090-17.100 mm (0.6728-0.6732 in)
Piston pin diameter:17.070-17.080 mm (0.672-0.6724 in)
Side clearance (Top):0.045-0.076 mm (0.0018-0.003 in)
Side clearance (Second):0.045-0.076 mm (0.0018-0.003 in)
Side clearance (Oil):0.110-0.150 mm (0.0043-0.0059 in)
Ring end gap (Top):0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in)
Ring end gap (Second):0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in)
Ring end gap (Oil):0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter (magneto side):29.980-30.000 mm (1.1803-1.1811 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter (PTO side):34.960-34.970 mm (1.3765-1.3770 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:37.000-37.020 mm (1.4567-1.4575 in)
Crankshaft center distance:33.0 mm (1.3 in)
Cylinder head
Valve arrangement:OHV, gear driven
Valves:2 (4 valves in total)
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE):5.950-5.960 mm (0.2343-0.2346 in)
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST):5.940-5.950 mm (0.2339-0.2343 in)
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE):30.330-30.530 mm (1.1941-1.202 in)
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST):30.330-30.530 mm (1.1941-1.202 in)
Camshaft journal diameter (magneto side):15.950-15.970 mm (0.628-0.6287 in)
Camshaft journal diameter (PTO side):19.940-19.960 mm (0.785-0.7858 in)

Tightening torque

Tightening torque specs
Air cleaner base7.0 Nm; 5.2 ft·lb
Air cleaner support bracket7.0 Nm; 5.2 ft·lb
Alternator2.0 Nm; 1.5 ft·lb
Armature3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb
Blower housings7.0 Nm; 5.2 ft·lb
Back plate7.0 Nm; 5.2 ft·lb
Breather3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb
Carburetor to manifold7.0 Nm; 5.2 ft·lb
Connecting rod19.0 Nm; 9.6 ft·lb
Crankcase cover17.0 Nm; 12.6 ft·lb
Cylinder head19.0 Nm; 14.1 ft·lb
Cylinder shield7.0 Nm; 5.2 ft·lb
Exhaust manifold17.0 Nm; 12.6 ft·lb
Flywheel nut175.0 Nm; 129.6 ft·lb
Fan Retainer17.0 Nm; 12.6 ft·lb
Governor lever nut8.0 Nm; 5.9 ft·lb
Governor control bracket16.0 Nm; 11.9 ft·lb
Intake manifold to cylinder head16.0 Nm; 11.9 ft·lb
Oil pump7.0 Nm; 5.2 ft·lb
Rewind starter (to blower housing)7.0 Nm; 5.2 ft·lb
Rocker arm lock nut11.0 Nm; 8.2 ft·lb
Starter motor16.0 Nm; 11.9 ft·lb
Starter motor thru bolts6.0 Nm; 4.4 ft·lb
Valve cover3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb

Service Data

Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance (COLD):0.10-0.15 mm (0.0039-0.0059 in)
Exhaust valve clearance (COLD):0.10-0.15 mm (0.0039-0.0059 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:Full pressure by gear-driven oil pump
Oil type:SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher
Recommended oil: Summer: SAE 30W
Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity:1.53 L (1.62 US. qt, 1.35 Imp. qt.)
Fuel system
Type:Float type, down-draft carburetor
Ignition system
Type:Electronic
Spark plug:Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap:0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
Spark plug torque:23 N·m (2.3 kg·m, 17 ft·lb)
Armature air gap0.2-0.3 mm (0.0079-0.0118 in)
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