How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines, 4th Ed. [Paperback]

Paul Dempsey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 19, 2007

Learn the Latest Money-Saving Techniques for Troubleshooting and Repairing Any Briggs & Stratton Engine, New or Old! /p>

Turn to the Fourth Edition of How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines for expert guidance on completing any Briggs & Stratton maintenance and repair job quickly and easily. This money-saving resource now includes the latest information on overhead valves (OHV), carburetion advances, new muffler designs, and cutting-edge alternators.

Filled with proven techniques for fixing both brand-new and older model Briggs & Stratton engines, the Fourth Edition of this hands-on reference covers everything from ignition, fuel, and charging systems…to starters and engine mechanics. You will find step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting and repairing magnetos…carburetors… governors…alternators…main bearings…flywheels…coils…fuel pumps …air filters…rewind and electric starters…and connecting rods. Using more than 190 detailed illustrations, the Fourth Edition of How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines features:

• All the expertise needed to perform maintenance and repair jobs on any Briggs & Stratton engine
• Comprehensive guidance on state-of-the-art small-engine technology
• New to this edition: updated material on overhead valve design (OHV); new coverage of Flo-Jet suction lift carburetion; and new information on alternators, torque limits, and bolt tightening sequences

Inside this Updated Briggs & Stratton Repair Kit • Introduction • The Product Range • Troubleshooting • Ignition Systems • The Fuel System • Starters • Charging Systems • Engine Mechanics • The Overhead Valve Revolution

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

PUT AN END TO COSTLY SMALL-ENGINE REPAIR BILLS!

In this money-saving guide to Briggs & Stratton engine repair, master mechanic Paul Dempsey covers everything you need to know to complete just about any maintenance or repair job with professional results. Completely revised and expanded with a wealth of all-new material, this third edition gives you step-by-step, illustrated instructions that demonstrate how to troubleshoot and repair:

* Spark plugs
* Magnetos
* Carburetors
* Governors
* Alternators
* Main bearings
* Flywheels
* Coils
* Fuel pumps
* Air filters
* Rewind and electric starters
* Connecting rods

GET AGING LAW MOWERS RUNNING LIKE NEW!

Also inside:
* Detailed troubleshooting information for just about every Briggs & Stratton engine ever manufactured--including brand-new and older models
* Information on small-engine exhaust emission controls
* Part numbers of redesigned and updated components that can be retrofitted to older engines --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Paul Dempsey is a master mechanic and an author of three books on engine repair published by McGraw-Hill.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 4 edition (June 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071493255
• ISBN-13: 978-0071493253
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,334 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wish it would have been better, June 20, 2002

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Dan O'Malley (Wiconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines (Paperback)

The book should be called overview of briggs and stratton engines. I found that the book lacked any usefull information for the home do it yourselfer. The book has little information on the primer bulb type carberator and little to no information on trouble shooting and solving problems of this type. His vage explanation as well as confusing illistrations has me regreting that I purchased this book.

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars lack of govenor info, December 29, 2001

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Jeff Greenspun (Key West, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines (Paperback)

Dempsey basically says, theres two kinds, lots of varation, and if you have a problem, take it to a shop.

Lacking in clear illustrations.

Why did I need to spend $...to read this ?

I gave it one star because 0 was not an option.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better than usual TAB trash but not substitute for factory m, November 11, 2004

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Kelly Fosgate - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines (Paperback)

Tinkering with old Briggs engines is fun and I've saved dozens from the dump over the years. This book is better than some I have read, but it's no substitute for the factory manuals for a specific engine or engine series. It does have some information the factory books don't, such as ways to get around needing some of the tools-although Briggs tools are not terribly expensive and are readily available.

This book is best used in addition rather than as a substitute for the factory data. Judging from other TAB titles, it could definitely been worse.