Briggs and Stratton 402707

Briggs and Stratton 402707The Briggs and Stratton 402707 is a 694 cc, (42.35 cu·in) natural aspirated, opposed two-cylinder, four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a vertical shaft, for general-purpose applications.

Cylinder bore is 87.3 mm (3.44 in) and piston stroke is 55.0 mm (2.16 in). The Briggs and Stratton 402707 engine produced 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum output power and 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg·m, 25.6 ft·lb) at 2,700 rpm of peak torque.

The Briggs and Stratton 402707 features:

  • L-head design
  • Flywheel magneto ignition system
  • Float type carburetor
  • Mechanical governor
  • Full pressure lubrication system
  • Forced air cooling system
  • Electric starter

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine modelB&S 402707
Engine type4-stroke, L-head, opposed two-cylinder
Displacement694 cm3, (42.35 cu·in)
Max. horsepower16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque34.8 N·m (3.5 kg·m, 25.6 ft·lb) at 2,700 rpm
Cooling systemForced air
Air cleanerPaper cartridge with a foam pre-cleaner
Lubricating systemFull pressure
Ignition systemFlywheel magneto
Fuel systemFloat type carburetor
Fuel usedGasoline
Starting systemElectric starter
GovernorMechanical governor

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Cylinder bore:87.3 mm (3.44 in)
Piston stroke:58.0 mm (2.28 in)
Cylinder internal diameter (standard):87.280-87.310 mm (3.4362-3.4374 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2/1
Connecting rod big end diameter (standard):41.270-41.280 mm (1.6248-1.6252 in)
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard):20.340-20.350 mm (0.8008-0.8012 in)
Piston pin diameter:20.320-20.330 mm (0.8-0.8004 in)
Side clearance (Top):0.090-0.150 mm (0.0035-0.0059 in)
Side clearance (Second):0.090-0.150 mm (0.0035-0.0059 in)
Side clearance (Oil):0.090-0.150 mm (0.0035-0.0059 in)
Ring end gap (Top):0.180-0.430 mm (0.0071-0.0169 in)
Ring end gap (Second):0.180-0.430 mm (0.0071-0.0169 in)
Ring end gap (Oil):0.180-0.430 mm (0.0071-0.0169 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter:34.990-35.010 mm (1.3776-1.3783 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:41.230-41.250 mm (1.6232-1.624 in)
Crankshaft center distance:27.5 mm (1.085 in)
Cylinder head
Valve arrangement:L-head, gear driven
Valves:2(4 valves in total)
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE):7.820-7.870 mm (0.3079-0.3098 in)
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST):7.820-7.870 mm (0.3079-0.3098 in)
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE):29.270-29.350 mm (1.1524-1.1555 in)
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST):28.500-28.580 mm (1.122-1.1252 in)
Camshaft journal diameter :15.850-15.870 mm (0.624-0.6248 in)

Tightening torque

Tightening torque specs
Alternator (to cylinder)2.0 Nm; 1.5 ft·lb
Air cleaner base (to carburetor)3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb
Armature3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb
Blower housings10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Breather3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb
Carburetor to intake manifold11.0 Nm; 8.1 ft·lb
Connecting rod22.0 Nm; 16.3 ft·lb
Crankcase sump/cover25.0 Nm; 18.5 ft·lb
Cylinder head18.0 Nm; 13.3 ft·lb
Carburetor to solenoid11.0 Nm; 8.1 ft·lb
Fan Retainer17.0 Nm; 12.6 ft·lb
Flywheel nut203.0 Nm; 150.0 ft·lb
Governor lever nut11.0 Nm; 8.1 ft·lb
Intake manifold to cylinder head10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Starter motor18.0 Nm; 13.3 ft·lb

Service Data

Oil system
Lubrication system:Full pressure
Oil type:SC, SD, SE or higher
Recommended oil: Summer: SAE 30, 10W-30
Winter: SAE 5W-30
Oil capacity:1.70 L (1.8 US. qt, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
Fuel system
Type:Float type carburetor
Ignition system
Type:Flywheel magneto
Spark plug: Champion RJ-12,
AC R-46,
Autolite 308
Spark plug gap:0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
Spark plug torque:22 N·m (2.2 kg·m, 16.2 ft·lb)
Point gap0.51 mm (0.020 in)
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2 Comments

  1. Has the specs I need for the B &S 402707 engine. just wish You had the specs for the Briggs and Stratton 25 hp. Intek V-twin model 446777-0246-E1

  2. Looking for the part number for the carb for this engine . Need to replace mine.
    Briggs & Stratton 402707
    gasoline
    2-cylinder
    air-cooled

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