Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): head torque and sequance, bolt torque, head bolts


Question
I'm working on B&S small engine. What I need is the head bolt torque and the sequance to tighten down the head bolts. Engine Model # 31F777.

Answer
You can download the manual at the link below:

http://bgsengineclinic.com/brochures/276781SingleCylinderOHV.pdf

Torque is 220 inch pounds.

http://www4.briggsandstratton.com/miscpdfs/RNT/Engine%20Specifications%20Chart_m

If you have trouble downloading the manual then I'd just use a criss-cross pattern.  I always torque in increments starting at 80 in pds, 160 in pds, and then final to 220.

Eric