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How to Find Briggs & Stratton Model Number

Use this guide to learn how to find your Briggs & Stratton small engine model number for your lawn mower, riding mower, zero-turn mower, walk-behind push mower, lawn equipment, and outdoor power equipment. Below is a quick jump section where you can pick your desired equipment or engine type and you will be automatically redirected to the corresponding set of instructions:


How To Locate Your Push Mower Engine Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Does your model number look like the image below? The first 10-characters (i.e., model and type) stamped on your engine will look like this:

Correct Model Number

Please Note: If the model & type numbers on your Briggs & Stratton engine are only 9 characters, please enter a 0 (zero) at the beginning of the model number.

Does the number you have the look like this? If not, locate the correct number by following instructions in Step 2.

Step 2: Locate the Model Number

As shown in the Where to Find Your Lawn Mower Engine Model Number video below, the engine model number is generally a number stamped into metal directly on your engine.


Some push mower engines come with a cover or "shroud". It should be noted that these covers come in a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. Regardless of your cover, the engine model number will be in one of 3 locations:


Above the spark plug
Tools you may need:
Flashlight
1/4" or 5/16" socket or screwdriver


On the front of engine
Stamped on metal plate in between the overhead valve cover (OHV) and the air filter.


Above the muffler
Stamped on the sheet metal above the muffler, which can be on the right or left side of the engine.


How To Locate Your Riding Mower Engine Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Does your model number look like the image below? The first 10-characters (i.e., model and type) stamped on your engine will look like this:

Correct Model Number

Please Note: If the model & type numbers on your Briggs & Stratton engine are only 9 characters, please enter a 0 (zero) at the beginning of the model number.

Does the number you have look like this? If not, locate the correct number by following instructions in Step 2.

Step 2: Locate the Model Number


Some riding mower engines come with a cover or "shroud". It should be noted that these covers come in a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. Regardless of your cover, the engine model number will be in one of 2 locations:


On the valve cover stamped on the metal plate over the overhead valve (OHV)
Tools you may need:
Flashlight


On an aluminum tag located on top of the blower housing right next to the rotating screen
Tools you may need:
Flashlight


How To Locate Your Snow Blower Engine Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Does your model number look like the image below? The first 10-characters (i.e., model and type) stamped on your engine will look like this:

Correct Model Number

Please Note: If the model & type numbers on your Briggs & Stratton engine are only 9 characters, please enter a 0 (zero) at the beginning of the model number.

Does the number you have look like this? If not, locate the correct number by following instructions in Step 2.

Step 2: Locate the Model Number

As shown in the Where to Find Your Snow Blower Engine Model Number video below, the engine model number is generally a number stamped into metal directly on your engine.


Some snow blower engines come with a cover or "shroud". It should be noted that these covers come in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Regardless of your cover, the engine model number will be in one of 4 locations:


Label by the Starter
Label on the rewind housing to left on recoil
Tools you may need:
Flashlight


On the Cylinder Shield
Label on the rewind housing to left on recoil
Tools you may need:
Flashlight


On the Metal Shield
Stamped on the shield below the muffler
Tools you may need:
Flashlight


On the Valve Cover
Stamped on the left side of the overhead valve (ohv) cover
Tools you may need:
Flashlight


How To Locate Your Utility Engine Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Does your model number look like the image below? The first 10-characters (i.e., model and type) stamped on your engine will look like this:

Please Note: If the model & type numbers on your Briggs & Stratton engine are only 9 characters, please enter a 0 (zero) at the beginning of the model number.

Does the number you have look like this? If not, locate the correct number by following instructions in Step 2.

Step 2: Locate the Model Number

As shown in the Where to Find Your Engine Model Number video below, the engine model number is generally a number stamped into metal directly on your engine.


Some engines come with a cover or "shroud". It should be noted that these covers come in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Regardless of your cover, the engine model number will be in one of 5 locations:


Above the Starter
Metal tag directly above the rewind starter
Tools you may need:
Flashlight


Label on the Fuel Tank
Label on the side of the fuel tank
Tools you may need:
Flashlight


On the Metal Cover
Stamped directly into the metal near the spark plug
Tools you may need:
Flashlight


On the Valve Cover
Stamped on the left side of the overhead valve (OHV) cover
Tools you may need:
Flashlight


On the Valve Cover
Stamped on the left side of the overhead valve (OHV) cover
Tools you may need:
Flashlight


How To Locate Your Gas Pressure Washer Engine Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Does your model number look like the images below? The 6-character model number and 2-character revision of your Briggs & Stratton pressure washer will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts either online or from your local dealer.

Please Note: Briggs & Stratton pressure washer model numbers start with 02. Including the revision in your manuals search will increase the accuracy of the search results.

Does the number you have look like this? If not, locate the correct number by following instructions in Step 2.

Step 2: Locate the Model Number

Regardless of your pressure washer, the model number will be found in one of these 2 locations:

On the frame - vertical shaft models
On the data tag next to the left wheel or on the bottom of the unit


On the frame - vertical shaft models
On the data tag next to the left wheel or on the bottom of the unit


How To Locate Your Electric Pressure Washer Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Does your model number look like the images below? The 6-character model number and 2-character revision of your Briggs & Stratton pressure washer will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts either online or from your local dealer.

Please Note: Briggs & Stratton pressure washer model numbers start with 02. Including the revision in your manuals search will increase the accuracy of the search results.

Does the number you have look like this? If not, locate the correct number by following instructions in Step 2.

Step 2: Locate the Model Number

The model number of your electric pressure washer should be in the location shown below:

Near the left wheel
On the data tag near the left wheel


How To Locate Your Portable Generator Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Does your model number look like the image below?The 6-character model number and 2-character revision of your Briggs & Stratton portable generator will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts either online or from your local dealer.

Confirm Correct Model Number

Please Note: Briggs & Stratton portable generator model numbers start with 03. Including the revision in your manuals search will increase the accuracy of the search results.

Does the number you have look like this? If not, locate the correct number by following instructions in Step 2.

Step 2: Locate the Model Number

The model number of your portable generator should be in the location shown below:

On the inner side of the frame
On the data tag next to the engine


How To Locate Your Inverter Generator Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Does your model number look like the image below? The 6-character model number and 2-character revision of your Briggs & Stratton inverter generator will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts either online or from your local dealer.

Confirm Correct Model Number

Please Note: Briggs & Stratton inverter generator model numbers start with 03. Including the revision in your manuals search will increase the accuracy of the search results.

Does the number you have look like this? If not, locate the correct number by following instructions in Step 2.

Step 2: Locate the Model Number

The model number of your inverter generator should be in the location shown below:

On the top of the unit
On the data tag under the handle


How To Locate Your Home Standby Generator Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Does your model number look like the image below?The 6-character model number and 2-character revision of your Briggs & Stratton standby generator will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts either online or from your local dealer.

Confirm Correct Model Number

Please Note: Briggs & Stratton standby generator model numbers start with 04. Including the revision in your manuals search will increase the accuracy of the search results.

Does the number you have look like this? If not, locate the correct number by following instructions in Step 2.

Step 2: Locate the Model Number

Regardless of your Standby Generator, the model number will be in one of these 3 locations:

Inside the door - vertical models
On the data tag on the inside of the door or on the floor of the enclosure


Inside the door - horizontal models
On the data tag on the inside of the door or on the floor of the enclosure


On the control panel assembly


How To Locate Your Water Pump Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Does your model number look like the image below? The model number of your Briggs & Stratton Water Pump will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts either online or from your local dealer.

Confirm Correct Model Number

Please Note: Briggs & Stratton water pump model numbers start with 02. Including the revision in your manuals search will increase the accuracy of the search results.

Does the number you have look like this? If not, locate the correct number by following instructions in Step 2.

Step 2: Locate the Model Number

The model number is generally a number stamped into metal or on a sticker directly on your product. Regardless of your Water Pump, the model number will be in one of 3 locations:

On the Frame
Data tag is on the bottom part of the frame


On the pump
Data tag is on one of the sides of the metal pump


On the frame
Data tag is on the backside of the frame


How To Locate Your Amplifi Hose Cleaning System Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Knowing the model number of your Briggs & Stratton Cleaning Hose will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts either online or from your local dealer. The model number is generally a number stamped into metal or on a sticker directly on your product. Regardless of your Cleaning Hose, the model number will be in one of two locations. Below is an example of what the engine model number looks like:

Above the electric cord


On the back of the unit


How To Locate Your Air Compressor Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Does your model number look like the image below? Knowing the model number of your Briggs & Stratton Air Compressor will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts either online or from your local dealer.

Confirm Correct Model Number

Please Note: Briggs & Stratton air compressor model numbers start with 03. Including the revision in your manuals search will increase the accuracy of the search results.

Does the number you have look like this? If not, locate the correct number by following instructions in Step 2.

Step 2: Locate the Model Number

The model number is generally a number stamped into metal or on a sticker directly on your product. Regardless of your Air Compressor, the model number will be in one of 3 locations:

On the frame or cylinder


On the frame or cylinder


On the frame or cylinder

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