This heavily illustrated book is 300 plus pages packed with theory and concisely explains even the most difficult concepts. Widely used at Briggs and Stratton training classes.
Webmasters note: Great book to explain ALL of the basics of small engines - well worth the  money.

A step by step guide to maintaining your small engine. 128 pages with over 300 color photos. Includes safe handling techniques along with many step by step pictures to common maintenance, testing and troubleshooting procedures in an easy to understand format.

For most single cylinder L-head (side valve) engines built after 1981. - Shop manual contains common specifications and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions on how to adjust, tune-up and repair. 

For Twin Cylinder (opposed twin) L-head (side valve) engines built after 1981. Shop manual contains common specifications and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions on how to adjust, tune-up and repair. 

Model series 290400, 290700, 303400, 303700, 350400, 350700, 351400, 351700, 380400, 380700, etc. Shop manual contains common specifications and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions on how to adjust, tune-up and repair Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle V-Twin Overhead Valve (OHV) engines. 

Repair manual for Single Cylinder Overhead Valve (OHV) Engines built after 1981. Shop manual contains common specifications and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions on how to adjust, tune-up and repair Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle single cylinder Overhead Valve (OHV) engines. 

Replaced by B&S-272147 above

Model series 405700, 406700, 407700. Shop manual contains common specifications and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions on how to adjust, tune-up and repair Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle Intek™ V-Twin Overhead Valve (OHV) engines. 

Section 1. General Information
Section 2. Disassembly and Repair
Section 3. Component Location
Loaded with photos and illustrations. Tune Ups to Complete rebuilds. Specifications, Carburetor Components and a lot More...

Model series 95700, 96700. This manual, similar to 270962, except covers Briggs & Stratton 2-cycle single cylinder lawn mower engines. Shop manual contains common specifications and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions on how to adjust, tune-up and repair most Briggs & Stratton 2-cycle single cylinder engines. 

6 Sections in this manual
1. Introduction 2. Troubleshooting 3. Disassembly 4. Overhaul 5. Assembly 6. Appendix
Contains over 73 pages and loaded with photos & illustrated graphics on the complete 5 HP Outboard.

This manual shows you how to make your own special tools & some new ways to use the tools you already have.

47 pages packed with color photos showing a variety of engine failures and how to properly analyze each as to what caused the failure.

Briggs and Stratton Specialty tools.