Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Valve timing, horse power motor, crank shaft

Question
Friend is rebuilding a Briggs & Stratton motor for a roto tiller.  Looking for info on timing marks to line up the crank shaft to the cam shaft and a diagram that shows it. The model # 130202  Type 316601  Code 91010 707  .....they think it's a 5 horse power motor ..it's a rear tine tiller  the model is MTD    please ...help

Answer
Hello Sally:

>>There is a Mark (-) on the Crankshaft Gear Tooth and a Dot(.) between the Teeth on the Cam that have to be Matched for the Valve Timing to be Correct.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.smallenginepartswarehouse.com/parts.asp and Select the Shop Online Parts Look Up. Then Select the Model Tab. Then Select the OEM and Enter the Model (5 or 6 Digits) and Type Numbers (first 4 digits Only). Example: 130202-9101. Then Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. Select Sectional Index. Now you can Select the Section of the Engine you Wish to View.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine at this Site Addy; http://www.briggsandstratton.com/maint_repair/manual_and_more/doclist.aspx?categ... and Enter the Model Numbers (130202) and the First 4 Type Numbers (9101) in the Appropriate Boxes and Click GO. Then Select Download PDF.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John