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Briggs and Stratton Vertical 17.5 HP 500cc INTEK Engine 9amp 1" x 3-5/32" #31R977-0054

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Features

  • Cast iron cylinder sleeve and dual element air filter for extended engine life
  • Patented linear balancing system provides smoother performance
  • 9 amp/electric start only
  • 1" x 3-5/32" shaft, tapped 7/16" with 1/4" keyway
  • Common riding mower replacement engine

Description

This genuine 500cc Briggs & Stratton single cylinder engine offers dependable power for your equipment needs. With a power rating of 17.5 horsepower, this engine features a premium Dual Clean air filtration system, electric starter, and maintenance-free Magnetron electronic ignition. With a manufacturer limited warranty of 2 years consumer use / 1 year commercial use, Briggs & Stratton provides power that you can trust. This engine includes a Dura-Bore cast iron cylinder sleeve for extended life. This engine includes a fuel pump. This engine includes an oil filter. This engine includes a 9 amp charging system.

Product Dimensions: 19 x 4 x 4 inches


Item Weight: 0.01 ounces


Manufacturer: Briggs and Stratton


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Good Replacement Engine on 2003 Troy-bilt LTX1842
After 22 years the original 18hp B&S engine on my old Troy-bill lawn tractor seized up when the throttle came apart and the screws got sucked into the cylinder. The mower has been serviced and garage kept over the years and is in good shape otherwise, so I didn’t want to scrap it and buy a new mower. I decided to replace the engine with this one after reading the overly positive reviews and received shipment in two days. Even though most say you can get the mounting bolts to work without cutting threads in the mounting holes on the aluminum block, I tapped mine anyway. This engine fit perfectly with the only issue being the vacuum line behind the engine going to the fuel pump is wedged against the fuel tank, but works just fine. There is an extra wire (orange) from the original engine coming from the alternator that is not used in this new engine, otherwise all of the wires are the same color and function. I hooked them up to the old engine side wiring harness connector leaving the orange harness wire cut and capped off. Added oil to the engine, hooked up the gas line and it cranked right up. I’ve mowed twice with it so far and it is every bit as powerful as the original 18 hp engine was and runs smooth. I have a yard with some steep slopes and this engine does not even slow down going up steep grades. As I discovered later, the orange alternator wire on the old engine powered the mower headlights. But I pulled power from the single alternator wire to the light circuit at the ignition switch and the headlights are working again. Time will tell if this engine will be as good as the old one, but for now I feel good about this purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025 by J. Baxter

  • Good replacement for old motor on John Deere Z225 zero-turn lawn tractor
Replaced a motor on my John Deere Z225 zero-turn lawn tractor. Motor showed up with a broken fuel pump but customer service sent me a new part. Old motor had wiring harness with a red, orange, black, and gray wires (see picture). This engine came with 1 red wire and a 2 wire connector with a gray and black wire. I linked red, black, and gray manually and capped off the old orange wire. This worked. Original motor was rated at 18HP and this one is rated at 17.5HP, but I have not noticed any difference in performance over the first year of use. One other note: the holes used to bolt the engine to the frame were not threaded. Some reviews said that you had to tap/thread the holes. Turns out that all you have to do put the old bolts back in because they automatically thread the softer aluminum. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025 by Doug Johnson Doug Johnson

  • Great engine for new life on an old mower
Great engine. Perfectly replaced my old engine. Started right up and has ran perfect.
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025 by Tom n Becky

  • Perfect fit for my John Deere D105.
I have a John Deere D105. This engine was a perfect fit. The connector that came with this engine was different then the stock plug for the wiring harness . Its only four wires. Mark which ones go with what. Splice them together. Good to go. Arrived well packaged and quickly
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2025 by Tyler

  • Fast delivery
Fast delivery After installation it started right up
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025 by Mark Whiting

  • All good and customer support
Pricey it works should have a wiring diagram make things a little easier. Toll-free number is helpful. Should have a oil drain tube would be helpful.
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025 by Jersey Tony

  • Perfect Replacement For 16.5 HP DR Field and Brush Mower Engine
I needed to replace the 16.5 HP B&S motor on my DR ProXL30 brush mower, because the decompression mechanism no long worked and the starter could not overcome the compression. This 17.5 HP B&S motor is a perfect replacement. It comes with starter, electric fuel solenoid, alternator, and magneto, but it does not come with a muffler. Before disposing of the old motor, be sure to save the 3 self-tapping mounting bolts, the connectors from the old motor and the muffler parts. The motor comes with no instructions on mounting or wiring, but it is pretty straight forward. The 3 mounting bolts are self-tapping in the new aluminum motor frame; you do not need to tap the holes. The pulleys and electric clutch are held in place by a single shaft bolt and Woodruff keys, These are easily removed from old motor and fit perfectly on the shaft of the new motor. The new motor comes with 3 wires to be connected to the existing wire harness on the mower - a red for the alternator, gray for the fuel solenoid and black wire for the magneto - but it requires repurposing 3 old connectors (round single pin, flat 2 pin and square 6 pin connector). Basically you connect the gray to the gray, black to the black and red to red using the old connectors (ignore the orange wire) aided by wire quick-connects or wire nuts. After being fueled, the motor started immediately when ignition key was turned. I couldn't be happier with the new motor, but let us hope these new motors will not have the decompression starting problems that plagued the original motors. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024 by Ancient Mariner Ancient Mariner

  • Be prepared to tap threads into bolt holes
It’s really not a problem, use some cutting oil, I hear 3 in 1 works and I’ve used wd40. Originally my mower had an inteck by Briggs and Stratton this is called something else, but it is an exact fit, has an oil filter. It’s going to be good.
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025 by Amazon Customer

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