Check And Adjust Crankshaft End Play - Briggs & Stratton 276781 Instruction Manual

Check and Adjust Crankshaft End
Play
When crankcase cover or sump is installed with
a standard gasket, end play should match values
listed in Section 12 - Engine Specifications.
If end play is less than specified, remove cover
or sump and install an additional gasket. Do not
use more than two gaskets.
If end play is more than specified, remove cover
or sump and install a shim per the Illustrated
Parts List, or replace the cover or sump.
NOTE: If using shims, install as follows:
• Models 120000, 150000 Vertical and
Horizontal Engines - install shim on
magneto-end of crankshaft (A, Figure
13).
• Models 97700, 99700 Vertical Engines -
use additional gaskets to get proper end
play (A, Figure 14).
• Models 200000, 210000 Horizontal
Engines - install shim on PTO-end of
crankshaft (A, Figure 15).
• Models 210000, 280000, 310000,
330000 Vertical Engines - install shim on
PTO-end of crankshaft between the
timing gear and crankpin (A, Figure 16).
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Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
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