MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

4 Cycle Theory

The 4 cycle engine is reliable, diverse, and one of the hardest working engines on the planet.

Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment and Stabilizer

Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer protects your engine …

Benefits of Engine Lubrication in a Single Cylinder Engine from Briggs & Stratton

The lubrication system plays a key role in maintaining engine performance. Learn more about …

ReadyStart® Starting System + Electric Start = Easiest Starting Engine from Briggs & Stratton

ReadyStart® Electric provides effortless starting. Electric start, no pulling required. Just …

Engine Lubrication Systems for V Twin Cylinder Engines from Briggs & Stratton

The lubrication system plays a key role in maintaining engine performance. Learn more about …

Briggs & Stratton Smart-Fill

The Smart-Fill is clean, better for the environment, makes storage easy and ideal for any sized …

Tune Up Your Briggs & Stratton Push Mower Engine

There are many benefits of an engine tune-up, such as an easier start, a better run, and …

Tune Up Your Briggs & Stratton Riding Mower Engine

There are many benefits of an engine tune-up, such as an easier start, a better run, and …

Straight Talk on Cleaner Running Engines

An insider's look at the day-to-day testing that improves our engine efficiency and reduces …

Straight Talk on the Importance of Oil, Part 2

Change your oil the right way--tools you'll need plus expert tricks that make the job easy and …

Straight Talk on the Importance of Oil, Part 3

Replacing your engine oil the easy way using Briggs & Stratton small engine …

Straight Talk on Why Engines Matter

How we optimize our designs for longevity, durability and reliability.

Straight Talk on the Importance of Oil, Part 1

It's the lifeblood of your engine. Learn how to check your oil level, when to change your oil …

Straight Talk on Easy Starting Engines

How we make sure our engines live up to the "two pull or less" guarantee. Plus, a close-up look …

Straight Talk on Genuine Parts

There's no substitute for the real thing. Learn about the genuine parts designed for our …

Straight Talk on the Importance of Fuel Preserver

Keeping your gasoline clean and fresh with fuel stabilizer and Briggs & Stratton's …

The Latest in Fuel Treatment Technology

Briggs & Stratton® Advanced Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer protects your engine against …

Tune-Up How-To

It's easy to tune up your lawn mower. An annual tune-up will extend the life of your mower …

Tune-Up Schedule

Check out this tune-up schedule to learn how often you should tune-up.

Choosing Spark Plugs

It’s very important that you choose the right spark plug for your engine. For consistent, easy …

Changing Spark Plugs

Storing Your Equipment

Perform some simple seasonal storage and startup maintenance in the spring, fall or whenever …

How to Change Oil

For optimum performance, you should change the oil in your small engine after the first five …

How to Replace a Dual Element Air Filter

Combination filters provide the highest degree of air filtering in the industry. The foam …