Setting timing on 8hp briggs

[Tripwire 1]

Need to set the timing on a 8hp Briggs model 190434-0825. Bearing didn’t come along with the case, can I use a gear/ bearing puller to remove this crank bearing to see timing mark on crank gear? 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,484]

Curious what this 190434-0825 engine came from. Toro lists one application and a service bulletin lists another.

 

I can't answer your question but here is the service manual from Briggs.

 

If you click on the fuzzy pictures below it will take you to a folder that has notes on the files.

Another we have with the operator manual and parts list.

Garry

[Tripwire 1]

71 800 special 

[lynnmor 7,819]

 

You are right to be concerned with using a puller on a ball bearing.  If you pull hard on the outer race, all that energy will be transferred thru the balls at their contact point.  Check if a new bearing is available before doing possible damage.  I would first try squeezing a rag behind the bearing, than hold up the engine by the rag while tapping the crank end with a soft hammer.

[squonk 43,825]

You can get a bearing separator from Harbor Freight. Install it behind the bearing so it pulls on the inner race. Use the puller to pull on the separator. Warm up the inner race a bit and it should come right off