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ADVANCE PRODUCT SERVICE INFORMATION
ApSI #:
85
DATE:
july 2012
SuBjECT:
INTRODuCTION OF E SERIES™ ENGINES
MODElS:
09p600, 09p700 OHV VERTICAl SHAFT ENGINES
Briggs & Stratton has recently introduced the new E Series™ engine family, which includes the 550e Series™ and
550ex Series™ OHV engines.
This APSI provides basic servicing information in advance of the repair manual currently in development. System
tests and component removal/installation procedures are common with most other Briggs & Stratton engines. See
the Illustrated Parts List for service part numbers. The specifications, part numbers and/or procedures provided
here are PRELIMINARY and subject to change.
Copyright© 2012 Briggs & Stratton Corporation
All language translations of this document are
derived from the original English source file.
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- Page 1 MODElS: 09p600, 09p700 OHV VERTICAl SHAFT ENGINES Briggs & Stratton has recently introduced the new E Series™ engine family, which includes the 550e Series™ and 550ex Series™ OHV engines. This APSI provides basic servicing information in advance of the repair manual currently in development. System tests and component removal/installation procedures are common with most other Briggs &...
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Page 2: Engine Dimensions
ENGINE DIMENSIONS Dimensions are shown in inches (millimeters). 4.746 7.442 (120.54) (189.04) 6.21 (157.7) 13.62 (345.96) 7.41 (188.3) 7.442 2.41 3.68 (189.04) (61.15) (93.54) 3.19 (81.15) 1.56 3.02 (39.7) (76.68) 9.13 (231.98) Figure 2 Page 2 of 12... -
Page 3: Service Notes
SERVICE NOTES Flywheel The flywheel overlaps the governor crank at the top of the cylinder. There are two openings in the flywheel casting to allow access to the governor nut, after the blower housing has been removed. To remove the flywheel nut, remove the ignition armature and slip a flywheel strap wrench through the armature opening in the flywheel guard (blower scroll). -
Page 4: Assembly Information
ASSEMBLy INFORMATION Piston Assembly and Orientation The notch in the piston, the piston pin clip, and the MAG identification on the connecting rod all face the flywheel side (mag side) of the engine (Figure 3). When installing replacement piston rings, the paint stripes on the rings must be to the right side of the ring gaps. -
Page 5: Cylinder Head
Cylinder Head Engines built before Date of Manufacture FEB 02 12 (or 120201xx) were equipped with sealant under the rocker cover. The cover cannot be removed without damaging it. If servicing the cylinder head on these early units, plan on replacing the rocker cover, and cylinder head plate. Current production engines are equipped with a gasket for the rocker cover. - Page 6 Figure 6 Both the primer system and the ReadyStart® system have options for a foam element or paper cartridge air cleaner. The primer systems are shown with foam element version (Figure 7a) and paper cartridge (Figure 7b). Figure 7a Figure 7b Install a new gasket in the carburetor flange and a new o-ring and ring retainer into the cylinder side of the venturi.
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Page 7: Dynamic Adjustment
Control Bracket, Governor Lever, and Governor Spring Either a fixed speed bracket with a single screw (Figure 8a) or a variable speed bracket with two screws (Figure 8b) is installed. Attach the governor spring first to the tab of the fixed or the variable speed bracket, then attach it to the governor lever from the cylinder side, as shown (Figure 8a or 8b). - Page 8 Flywheel Brake and Stop Switch Wire Position the flywheel brake on the cylinder mounting bosses behind the governor crank (Figure 9). Install the long screw into the hole next to the brake pad. Install the short screw into the hole next to the stop switch. Tighten the screws to the specification provided in this APSI.
- Page 9 Fuel Tank and Fuel Hose Slide the two mounting tabs of the fuel tank into the slots of the flywheel guard (Figure 11). Press down until the tank snaps into the metal bosses of the flywheel guard. Figure 11 Oil Dipstick and Dipstick Tube The short oil dipstick screws directly into the cylinder.
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Page 10: Engine Specifications
Rewind Starter and Blower Housing The starter rope and the rope handle are the only serviceable parts of the rewind assembly. Place the rewind assembly inside the blower housing with the handle in the required position (Figure 13a). Align the tabs in the housing and the rewind and press together until all tabs snap into place. - Page 11 Common Service parts Service Number Air Cleaner Gasket 799580 Air Cleaner Gasket 799581 Air Filter (Foam) 799579 Air Filter (Paper) 798452 Armature 799582 Carburetor (Primer) 799583 Carburetor (Ready Start) 799584 Crankcase Cover Gasket 799587 Cylinder Head Gasket 799586 Fuel Cap, Standard 799684 Fuel Cap, Carbon in Cap 799585...
- Page 12 Component Standard Dimensions Reject Dimensions Metric Metric Cylinder Mag Bearing .877 in 22.27 .879 in 22.33 mm Mag Oil Seal Depth Flush Flush Cam Bearing .501 in 12.73 mm .502 in 12.75 mm Bore Out-of-Round .0015 in .04 mm Cylinder Head Intake Valve Seat Angle 45°...