Briggs and Stratton 31N707

Briggs and Stratton 31N707The Briggs and Stratton 31N707 is a 501 cc (30.6 cu·in) single-cylinder air-cooled four-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine, manufactured by Briggs and Stratton.

The B&S 31N707 engine has an OHV (overhead) design, cast iron sleeve and a vertical PTO shaft. This engine is equipped with float type carburetor and an electronic ignition system. The B&S 31N707 engine used a dual element air filter (paper filter with a foam pre-cleaner). It is equipped with an electric starter (12V).

The cylinder bore is 90.6 mm (3.57 in) and the piston stroke is 77.8 mm (3.06 in). This engine produced 18.6 PS (13.7 KW; 18.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

  • 31 – Displacement
  • N – Basic design series
  • 7 – Vertical PTO-shaft
  • 0 – Plain bearing
  • 7 – Electric starter

General information

Engine Specifications
Model B&S 31N707
Type 4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder
Displacement 501 cm 3 (30.6 cu-in)
Max. horsepower 18.6 PS (13.7 KW; 18.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque
Fuel system Float type carburetor
Cooling system Forced-air
Ignition system Electronic
Lubricating system Oil pump with filter
Starting system Electric starter
Fuel used Gasoline
Fuel tank capacity

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Bore x Stroke 90.6 mm X 77.8 mm (3.57 x 3.06 in)
Sleeve internal diameter 90.500-90.600 mm (3.563-3.5669 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): 2 / 1
Side clearance Top 0.05-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in)
Second 0.05-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in)
Oil 0.05-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in)
Ring end gap Top 0.150-0.230 mm (0.0059-0.0091 in)
Second 0.350-0.450 mm (0.0138-0.0177 in)
Oil 0.150-0.250 mm (0.0059-0.0098 in)
Connecting rod small end ID 20.330-20.370 mm (0.8004-0.802 in)
Piston pin outer diameter 20.310-20.290 mm (0.7996-0.7988 in)
Cylinder Head
Valve Arrangement: OHV (overhead)
Valves: 2
Valve steam diameter INTAKE 5.920-5.970 mm (0.233-0.235 in)
EXHAUST 5.920-5.970 mm (0.233-0.235 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Air cleaner base 6.0 Nm; 4.4 ft·lb
Alternator 2.0 Nm; 1.5 ft·lb
Armature 3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb
Blower housings 10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Blower housing brackets 10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Breather 3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb
Carburetor to intake manifold 8.0 Nm; 5.9 ft·lb
Carburetor solenoid 5.0 Nm; 3.7 ft·lb
Connecting rod 17.0 Nm; 12.6 ft·lb
Control bracket 5.0 Nm; 3.7 ft·lb
Crankcase sump 25.0 Nm; 18.5 ft·lb
Cylinder head 25.0 Nm; 18.5 ft·lb
Cylinder shield 5.0 Nm; 3.7 ft·lb
Exhaust manifold / adapter 19.0 Nm; 14.0 ft·lb
Flywheel nut 135.0 Nm; 100.0 ft·lb
Flywheel fan 16.0 Nm; 11.9 ft·lb
Fuel pump 10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Governor lever nut 5.0 Nm; 3.7 ft·lb
Intake manifold to cylinder head 10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Muffler 10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Oil drain plug 11.0 Nm; 8.1 ft·lb
Oil fill tube 10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Oil pump cover 10.0 Nm; 7.4 ft·lb
Regulator / Rectifier 5.0 Nm; 3.7 ft·lb
Rewind starter 3.0 Nm; 2.2 ft·lb
Rocker ball set screw or nut 5.0 Nm; 3.7 ft·lb
Rocker cover 7.0 Nm; 5.2 ft·lb
Starter motor 16.0 Nm; 11.9 ft·lb

Service Information

Engine
Max speed 3,600 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance 0.08-0.13 mm (0.003-0.005 in)
Exhaust valve clearance 0.13-0.18 mm (0.005-0.007 in)
Oil system
Oil type API SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher
Recommended oil Summer: SAE 30, 10W-30
Winter: SAE 5W-30
Oil capacity (with filter) 1.42 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.25 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap 0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
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