Briggs and Stratton 17 HP Riding Mower

Do you need the manual for the machine or for the engine? Your model number comes back to a MTD Yard Man mower.

You can go to Briggs' website after you get the serial and model of the engine, for a manual on the engine.

If you need particulars for the mower - follow the link. Yard Man Riding Mower 13AC762F755

model #under seat or hood?

it will bolt down but the wiring might be a little different

have 15.5 yardmachine will turn over but not start check spark plug oil filter changed gas runs fine and blade handle up

go to Briggs and statton.com

This OHV Briggs engine has a spark plug setting of .030". You can get a manual for your machine here.
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Riding-mower-tractor-Parts/Model-917271653/0247/1509200?pathTaken=

Try going to: http://www.manualsonline.com/
This download is free.

Most owners manuals have a wiring schematic diagram page in them. You will need the model # on this site to check for an online operators/users manual. Most REPAIR manuals on the net are either book or CD and are not free.

It depends on the model but most riders have the following;
1. Seat switch
2. Brake pedal switch
3. PTO switch
4. Neutral switch (if its a shift model)

All need to be closed in order to start engine.

most B&S 17HP Take the same starter up to 20 hp single

If your model # ends in 707, as in 42A707, it does not have an oil filter. You would see it sticking out of the left side if it had one, as in 42A777. You have an opposed twin,a very good engine, unfortunatly, not made anymore. Most of them did not have an oil filter. Dwain