How do i tell what model my briggs and stratton engine is

Steps for Finding your Briggs and Stratton Parts

1. Identification Label

Find the label on your engine which contains all of the information you need.

2. Model, Type and Code Numbers

Use the label to identify your engine model, type and code numbers.

3. PDF Parts Lists

Download the parts list for your engine to identify your part.

4. Search for Parts

Input the part number into the search to find your part.

Next: Step 1 - Finding your Identification Sticker

Briggs & Stratton makes small engines for use in riding mowers, push mowers, snow throwers and other powered yard equipment. On all Briggs & Stratton engines manufactured since 1965, you'll find a set of three codes stamped in the metal. The first set of numbers is the model number, indicating the cubic inch displacement, design series, crankshaft orientation, PTO bearing and starter type. The second number set indicates the engine type. The third set of numbers tells the date and place of manufacture. These numbers may be in several places depending on the engine type.

1. 1.

   Make sure the engine is off and cool. Wipe any excess dirt or grass from the engine area with a cloth, or rinse it off with a hose so you can more easily locate numbers stamped on the engine.

2. 2.

   Check the blower housing, muffler shield or the area above the spark plug on a lawn mower engine. instructs Briggs & Stratton. On horizontal shaft overhead valve engines, the number will likely be on the rocker cover.

3. 3.

   Check any other visible metal parts on the top, back, front and sides of the engine if you did not find the model number in any of the designated spots. If you still do not find the number, it may be under the shroud or under a decorative chrome rocker cover. Remove the shroud or rocker cover, and check the metal beneath.

   Things You Will Need

   • Cloth

   • Hose

   Tip

   The numbers on the engine emissions label, giving the family and air index, are not the model number.

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Identify your Briggs and Stratton Engine

To Find The Numbers on Your Briggs and Stratton Engine

The numbers you need to look for on your engine will look like these numbers below which will be the Model, Type and Code.

To help you find the Model, Type and Code these numbers could be by the spark plug area, the starter motor area and if your engine is fitted to a ride on tractor, it could be on the casing which is fixed onto the left side of your engine. To help you find these numbers you will need a wire brush or scratcher and a torch.

See below where these numbers can be on different  Model engines 

The numbers could be on the valve cover stamped on the metal plate over the overhead valve (OHV), you will need a torch, or they could be on an aluminium tag located on top of the blower housing right next to the rotating screen, you will need a torch.

Once you have found the Model, Type and Code numbers from your engine, please click herefor the Parts Lists. 

You will need go to the section which says Models starting with the first two digits from your Model number and click on the relevant parts catalogue in this list. This will then give you illustrated diagrams, please have a look for the part you require on the diagram. 

Please scroll down past the illustrated diagrams until you come to a list and look for the numbers from the parts diagram and next to this will be the part number and description. 

 Please enter the part number you have found into the Search Box link below and if the part number gives you a list of parts on the same page look for the part number you have entered and if you cannot see it in the main heading for each part, please look for it as the old part number above the price

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