Sam, your engine was made on 22 September 1987 in Briggs' Poplar Bluff, Missouri, engine plant. Because this date is later than 1982, it has a Magnetron ignition system. (Prior to that, Briggs engines had breaker points inside the flywheel.) Here is the Illustrated Parts List:
http://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocumentDisplay/Z6olxBVJ1DajI.pdfHere is the Operator's Manual:
http://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocumentDisplay/mspCEM-K_ny7tH217FzoPu.pdfAs Joe thought, that model has a vertical pull starter. He has a great deal of professional experience repairing these engines, so from what he has said, the possibility of a failed Magnetron on that particular model is higher than I had thought. Nevertheless, I suggest you make those other checks first rather than risk buying a fairly expensive part that you turn out not to need. If you do need a replacement Magnetron, I suggest you report it here - Outdoorking members will probably have second-hand ones that might offer a better deal than buying one from a dealer.
