Briggs and Stratton 40G777

Briggs and Stratton 40G777The Briggs and Stratton 40G777 Professional Series is a 656 cc, (40.0 cu·in) natural aspirated two-cylinders four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion gasoline engine with a vertical shaft, for general-purpose applications.

Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 75.44 mm (2.97 in) and 73.40 mm (2.89 in), respectively. This engine produced 20.1 PS (14.8 KW; 20.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.

The B&S 40G777 features:

  • OHV design
  • Electronic ignition system
  • Float type carburetor
  • Centrifugal governor
  • Full pressure lubrication system with spin-on oil filter
  • Forced air cooling system
  • Electric starter

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine modelB&S 40G777 Professional Series
Engine type4-stroke, OHV, V-twin
Displacement656 cm3, (40.0 cu·in)
Max. horsepower20.1 PS (14.8 KW; 20.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque
Cooling systemForced air
Air cleanerDual-Clean (paper cartridge with a foam pre-cleaner)
Lubricating systemFull pressure lubrication with spin-on oil filter
Ignition systemElectronic
Fuel systemFloat type carburetor
Fuel usedUnleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Starting systemElectric starter
GovernorCentrifugal governor
Charging systemAlternator 12V
Dimensions (L x W X H)
Dry weight

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:
Cylinder bore:75.44 mm (2.97 in)
Piston stroke:73.40 mm (2.89 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2/1
Cylinder head
Valve arrangement:OHV
Valves:2 (4 valves in total)

Service Data

Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:Full pressure lubrication system with spin-on oil filter
Oil type:API SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher
Recommended oil:SAE 5W-30, 10W-30
Oil capacity: W/o oil filter: 1.8 liters (1.9 US.qts, 1.58 Imp. qts)
With oil filter: 1.9 liters (2.01 US.qts, 1.67 Imp. qts)
Fuel system
Type:Float type carburetor
Ignition system
Type:Electronic
Spark plug: Resistor spark plug:
Briggs and Stratton 491055
Champion RC12YC
Long life platinum spark plug:
Briggs and Stratton 5066
Spark plug gap:0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
Spark plug torque:20.0 Nm (2.04 kg·m; 14.76 ft·lb)
Armature air gap0.20-0.30 mm (0.008-0.012 in)

Applications

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