How To Locate Your Engine Model Number

Knowing the 10 character model number of your Briggs & Stratton engine will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts either online or from your local dealer. The following is an example of what the engine model number looks like:

Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number

Please Note: Briggs & Stratton engine model numbers are 10 characters. If the model number on your Briggs & Stratton engine is only 9 characters, please enter a 0 (zero) at the beginning of the model number.

 

Where to Locate Your Engine Model

As shown in the Briggs & Stratton Model Number How-To Guide video, 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:

Utility Mower Engine Model Number Location

Above the Starter

Metal tag directly above the rewind starter

Tools you may need:
Flashlight


Utility Mower Engine Model Number Location

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


Utility Mower Engine Model Number Location

On the Valve Cover

Stamped on the left side of the overhead valve (OHV) cover

Tools you may need:
Flashlight


Utility Mower Engine Model Number Location

On the Valve Cover

Stamped on the left side of the overhead valve (OHV) cover

Tools you may need:
Flashlight