Specifications
3
MODEL
MBV
MBK
ENGINE
Manufacturer/Model
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard,
2 Cyl. OHV (Air-Cooled)
Kohler Command, 2 Cyl.
(Air-Cooled)
Displacement
34.7 cu. in. (570 cc)
38.0 cu. in. (624 cc)
HP (@ 3600 RPM)
18.0
18.0
Max. RPM (No Load)
3600 ± 100
3750
Governed RPM
3600 ± 100
3600
Max. Torque [ft-lb (N·m) @ RPM]
29.5 (40.0) @ 2400
32.2 (43.7) @ 2200
Idle RPM
1750
1200 ± 75
Spark Plug Type
Champion
®
RC14YC
Champion
®
RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap
.030 in. (0.75 mm)
.030 in. (0.75 mm)
Crankcase Capacity
1.5 qts (1.4 liters)
2 qts (1.9 liters)
Crankcase Lubricant
SF/SG/SH/SJ or Higher Grade
Oil Only with 30W Viscosity
Above 40° F (4° C)
API SG or SH Grade Oil Only
with 10W-30 Viscosity above
0° F (-18° C), or 5W-20 or 5W-30
Viscosity below 32° F (0° C)
Oil Filter
492932
12-050-01
Fuel Tank Capacity
3 Gallons (11.35 liters)
3 Gallons (11.35 liters)
Fuel
Automotive Grade Unleaded
Gasoline (87 Octane)
Automotive Grade Unleaded
Gasoline (87 Octane)
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery
12 Volt, 275 CCA
12 Volt, 275 CCA
Charging System
Flywheel Alternator
Flywheel Alternator
Charging Output
16 Amp DC (Regulated)
15 Amp DC (Regulated)
System Polarity
Negative Ground
Negative Ground
Ignition
Magnetron
®
Electronic
Electronic Capacitive Discharge
Starter
12 Volt Electric Key and
Solenoid Operated
12 Volt Electric Ring-Gear
Type, Solenoid Shift
Interlock Switch
Ignition Lockout by Seat
Switch, Transmission Neutral
and Blade Clutch
Ignition Lockout by Seat
Switch, Transmission Neutral
and Blade Clutch
Circuit Breaker
Manual Reset (15A)
Manual Reset (15A)