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How do you set the timing on a Briggs & Stratton 4.5 HP engine?

I have my engine compltely dissambled. The Cam fell out. How do I set the timing?
Randy Nielson, November 2010
Usually, the cam and crank are marked. If not, set the piston to TDC, rotate the cam so BOTH valves are off their seat, and mesh the gears.

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Phil Saunders, November 2010
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