How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines (2nd Edition) [No. 1887]

Stated Second Edition, Fifth Printing. Navy buckram boards, gilt cover and spine titles, light shelf, corner wear. Pages near fine; no writing. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Illustrated throughout with classic photos, diagrams, easily understood schematics. Near fine durable hardcover. An excellent introduction to the internal combustion engine; specifically the Briggs & Stratton small engines. Presents a detailed introductory history in Wauwautosa near Milwaukee, Wisconsin with 116 year history beginning in 1908. Contents: "Introduction; 1. Basics: Nomenclature; The Four-Cycle Engine; Engine Power Engine Protection; Engine Identification; The Product; Other Applications; 2. Ignition: Magnetic Theory; Troubleshooting; Magnetic Types; 3. Carburetors: The Venturi; Throttle Valve and Idle Port; Troubleshooting; Cleaning; Briggs & Stratton Carburetors; Automatic Chokes; 4. Governors: Pneumatic Governors; Centrifugal Governors; Briggs Governors; 5. Starters: Mechanical Starters; Electric Starters; 6. Charging Systems: Storage Batteries; Alternators; The NiCad System; 7. Engine Work: Life Cycle; Diagnosis; Disassembly; Cleaning and Inspection; Assembly; Cylinder Head; Flange; Oil Slingers; Camshaft; Connecting Rod; Piston; Piston Rings; Cylinder Bore; Crankshaft; Main Bearings; Magneto End Seal; Cylinder Valves; Crankcase Breather; and, an Index." Printed in the United States of America. 190 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. …