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

To be frank, I bought this one because it was in a Kindle version, relatively inexpensive, and I was getting frustrated at not being able to diagnose a carburation-related running problem on my 2000 White lawn tractor. Meanwhile the grass was growing taller, and I was getting desperate. Also, I didn't want to shell out big bucks to replace the mower. I'm an old hand at keeping Briggs & Stratton engines going for years, but still a backyard mechanic. I had read the prior reviews of this book, and the review that made the most sense was the one that recommended getting the specific Briggs & Stratton repair manual for a specific engine series (which I did not have), and getting this book also. They complement each other well. Strengths: 1. Provides clear explanations of how various systems work, diagnostic procedures for determining what the specific problem is, and when you need special tools. 2. Illustrations are helpful to understand the explanations. 3. Warns of common mistakes to avoid (some I've made myself before) and their likely consequences. 4. Covers a wide range of engine history and when major changes were made. Weaknesses: 1. Does not have the specific diagrams for the engine model I have (and that's why the official Briggs & Stratton repair manual is also needed). 2. Diagrams in the Kindle version are sometimes too small to view clearly on my iPad (but better on a laptop) All in all, I found this book as a very useful small investment to help save money and buy the right parts to fix the problem. By the way, I got the mower running again, and am a happy camper. The specific Briggs & Stratton repair manual gave me the details I needed on my specific engine, but was short on explanations for understanding some of the basics and problem diagnosis. The B&S manual has less info on theoretical understanding and how-to, which I find to be strengths to Dempsey's book in the 4th edition.

This manual covers repairs of Briggs and Stratton engines and has illustrations to help with your repair. If you do your own repairs on your mowers, edgers and other lawn equipment, this manual is mandatory for your shop.

A very good source for those who want to learn to fix or repair B & S engines at home or as part of your job. Te text is easy to read and the photo examples are good.

A good book to have on hand if you work on small engines.

I learned quite a lot about engines from this book. The author does a great job explaining the different parts of the engine, what it does and how to repair them. Unlike most books that I have read about this it actually tells to take some jobs to a shop becuase it is too hard for an individual to do. A lot of bok I have read try to talk you through a ob that most people don't have the tools for. This one does not do that and I love that .

I have a small engine shop and bought this book for quick reference just to many spec to remember them all if you are a weekend diy or a advanced mechanic if the motor you are working on is in this book you will have all the information you need torque specs and how to adjust many things great book lots of information worth the price you pay

This is an older book but still has a lot of relevant information. I had a lot of questions about how,when, and why one would want to rebuild a Briggs and Stratton engine. This book answered all my questions. One thing I wanted to know was can a person simply replace a piston and rings without a rebore as a rebuild? I also wanted to know if a person can do a rebore at home using a hone. Along with many other questions that I had, this book clarifies everything along with explanations and procedures. Everything is explained in clear language with diagrams and pictures.

Arrived quickly and a good book

I've ordered this book in order to help repair some lawnmowers but it is far to generic. this book describes basic small engine mechanics. like how to clean a starter. ans if it doesn't turn, check wiring... well i don't think you need a book for that. I've applied for a refund as soon as i received it as it was no help fixing these brigs and stratton. maybe someone else will find this helpful but it wasn't that for me

This is a great book for the hoem reference library on small engines. It has helped fix and sort out issues with both Briggs and Stratton engines and other brands of similar design. fully recommend.

Good like all Haynes Manuals

get information on repairs great manual

Peu intéressant ! chère pour ce que c'est !