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Briggs & Stratton Vertical 163CC Engine, Model# 104M02-0196-F1

Item# 300857
"Briggs & Stratton Vertical 163CC Engine, Model# 104M02-0196-F1"
Briggs & Stratton Vertical 163CC Engine, Model# 104M02-0196-F1

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Briggs & Stratton Vertical 163CC Engine, Model# 104M02-0196-F1

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$239.04

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    Factory shipped

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    Not available - online only
  • ReadyStart® starting system with no prime, no choke, no worries - just pull for power
  • Dual sealing air cleaner for improved debris resistance and longer life
  • Lightest engine in its class by 30% for easier maneuverability
  • Acoustically-engineered muffler for quiet operation and excellent tonal quality
  • Less vibration for more user comfort and enhanced engine life

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Product Summary

This lightweight Briggs Stratton Vertical 163CC Engine features a ReadyStart® starting system to get you going fast and easily. No priming and no choke to worry about. Just pull and go. With the lightest engine in its class, this mower is easy to maneuver into even the toughest spots to access.

What's Included

    (1) Engine

Features + Benefits

  • ReadyStart® starting system with no prime, no choke, no worries - just pull for power
  • Dual sealing air cleaner for improved debris resistance and longer life
  • Lightest engine in its class by 30% for easier maneuverability
  • Acoustically-engineered muffler for quiet operation and excellent tonal quality
  • Less vibration for more user comfort and enhanced engine life
  • Mechanical governor
  • Buyer protection package provides two-year limited consumer 90-day commercial engine warranty
  • Large rewind starter reduces pulling effort for easy starting
  • Fixed speed 3000 RPM
  • Just Check and Add™ so you'll never need an oil change-ever
  • Not for sale in CA
  • 725EXi Series, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4-Cycle Gas Engine, 25mm x 3-5/32" Crankshaft, Model# 104M02-0196-F1

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

300857

Brand

Briggs & Stratton

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts/12months labor

Ship Weight

25.0 LB
AttributeSpecification

Engine Displacement

163 cc

Engine Type

Vertical OHV Gas

Start Type

Pull

CARB Approved

No

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  1. How does it shut off? I am looking to install on a log splitter so there are no cables like a mower would have. 

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    1. You would move the control lever or switch to the "stop" position to shut the mower off.

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  2. does it have 7/8 x 1 - 5/16 shaft and 3/16 keyway?

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    1. Model #104M02-0196-F1 does not have a 7/8 x 1 - 5/16 inch shaft and 3/16 inch keyway. It has a 25mm x 3-5/32" crankshaft, and it uses two Woodruff keys and a 1/4" square keyway.

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  3. does this have throttle control

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    1. This engine does not have throttle control. It would have a fixed speed.

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  4. What direction does the shaft turn?

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    1. The shaft rotates counterclockwise.

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  5. Please specify hp, shaft dimensions (length, diameter, keyway see

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    1. The engine would be an approximate 5.5 HP. It has a 22mm x 3.156 L shaft with a 1/2" keyway. It has a tapped end of 3/8-24 UNF-2B shaft end. It would have a 10" bolt circle.

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  6. What is the horsepower rating on this engine?

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    1. The engine would have an approximate 5.5 horsepower (HP) rating.

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  7. does this engine come with threaded bolts to mount engine onto frame?

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    1. The engine would not include bolts to mount it to the frame.

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  8. Is this a "new" or rebuilt engine?

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    1. This would be a new engine. We do not carry an rebuilt engines.

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  9. what type of spark plug does it have (#)

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    1. The engine will use a spark plug number 491055S. We no longer sell parts through Northern Tool. To order, please contact our sister company Jack's Small Engine at www.Jackssmallengines.com.

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  10. What is the keyway size on the shaft?

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    1. The shaft will have a 1/4" keyway and has a tapped end 3/8"-24 UNF 2B.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts/12months labor

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Briggs & Stratton Vertical 163CC Engine, Model# 104M02-0196-F1

Item # 300857

$239.04