Briggs & Stratton Starting Promise™

Briggs & Stratton Corporation warrants to the original owner that select engine models* equipped with ReadyStart® will always start on the first or second pull and select engine models** equipped with InStart™ will always start on the first or second starting attempt, or we will fix it for free.

ReadyStart® Engines

This warranty applies for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase and covers defects in engine materials or workmanship that may prevent the engine from starting on the first or second pull or starting attempt. It includes the cost of parts and labor for repairs related to the starting system. Transportation costs to and from the repairing dealer is the owner's responsibility.

Parts and labor costs of routine maintenance items, for such as air filter, spark plug, oil change, fuel filter, and fuel system maintenance, are not covered under this provision. The use of non-original Briggs & Stratton service parts may void this warranty if related to the starting problem. Using Briggs & Stratton Fuel Fit Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer is an effective way to stop the harmful effects associated especially with ethanol blends.

The warranty excludes special operational conditions that could require more than two pulls or attempts, including:

  • First time starting after an extended period of non-use or after seasonal storage
  • Cool ambient temperature starting, such as found in early spring or late autumn
  • Failure to follow the recommended guidelines for fuel and oil usage as specified in the operating manual

Engines used commercially are not covered under this provision. All other warranty terms and exclusions of coverage noted in your operator's manual under "About Your Warranty" apply.

Warranty service is available only through authorized dealers by Briggs & Stratton Corporation. For Service on your Briggs & Stratton engine, locate your nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator. For service on your Briggs & Stratton Pressure Washer, Generator, Snow Blower or Water Pump, plase contact your local distributor.

Snow Engines

Briggs & Stratton Corporation warrants to the original owner that select Snow Engines equipped with Electric Start will start within two electric start attempts***, down to -29°C.

This warranty applies for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase and covers defects in engine materials or workmanship that may prevent the engine from starting within two electric start attempts. It includes the cost of parts and labor for repairs related to the starting problem.

Transportation costs to and from the repairing dealer is the owner’s responsibility. Parts and labor costs of routine maintenance items, such as spark plug, oil change, fuel filter, and fuel system maintenance, are not covered under this provision.

The use of non-original Briggs & Stratton service parts may void this warranty if related to the starting problem.

The warranty excludes special operational conditions that could require more than two electric start attempts, including:

  • First time starting after an extended period of non-use or after seasonal storage
  • Ambient temperature starting is below -29°C
  • Failure to follow the recommended starting procedures and guidelines for fuel and oil usage as specified in the operating manual

Briggs & Stratton recommends fuel that is a minimum of 87 octane. Do not use fuel with more than 10 percent ethanol such as E15 or E85 fuel. E15 fuel is illegal to use in small gasoline powered engines. Damage to the engine caused by ethanol-blended fuels is not covered under the warranty of the engine.

Engines used commercially are not covered under this provision. All other exclusions of coverage noted in your engine Operating Manual under “About Your Warranty” apply. Warranty service is available only through authorized dealers by Briggs & Stratton Corporation. For Service on your Briggs & Stratton engine, locate your nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator. For service on your Briggs & Stratton Pressure Washer, Generator, Snow Blower or Water Pump, please contact your local distributor.

*The Starting Promise™ applies to the following 2015 models with ReadyStart®: 550ex Series™ model 09P7, 625ex Series™ model 093J, 675ex Series™ model 126M, 675 EXi Series™ model 103M, 725ex Series™ model 128M, 725 EXi Series™ model 104M, and Professional Series™ models 110P, 111P, 121R, 121Q, 121S.

**The Starting Promise™ applies to the following 2015 models with InStart: 111P and 121S.

A starting attempt is considered to be a 5 second continuous cranking of the starter motor with a battery that has been charged at least 10 minutes.

***Two electric start attempts based on proper starting procedures and fuel and oil specifications as outlined in the operating manual are followed.