While not having worked on that particular model, most Briggs motors of that era are fairly simple affairs and not a whole lot goes wrong. I found the hardest part about them was remembering how to properly setup the carby linkages again while reassembling.
If I've done it right, a copy of the user manual is attached.
It looks like you've got yourself a solid machine. I'd protect the open bits and hit it with some degreaser and the high pressure cleaner. Makes it much easier and nicer to work on.
Last edited by Mystyler; 09/06/2006:34 PM.
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