Why is fuel mixing with engine oil in the crankcase?
Is fuel leaking into your engine oil? Find out common causes for leaks in the crankcase and how to service your small engines!
What is the measured CO2 emission value for my engine?
Briggs & Stratton Admin : Updated on January 15, 2026
March 12, 2024
Dear Customer:
As required by Article 43 2016/1628 Briggs & Stratton is making available to you the measured CO2 value as determined during the EU type-approval process. You shall communicate this value to the end-user accompanied by the following statement.
(Statement Defined Annex XIV 2017/654)
“This CO2 measurement results from testing over a fixed test cycle under laboratory conditions a(n) (parent) engine representative of the engine type (engine family) and shall not imply or express any guarantee of the performance of a particular engine.”
Briggs & Stratton CO2 EU Stage V
What year was my small engine manufactured?
Wondering how old your Briggs & Stratton small engine is? Easily find your power equipment's small engine manufacture date by locating its code...
Why Does My Engine Backfire or Afterfire?
Understand what causes backfire and afterfire in your small engines, as well as simple fixes that could repair any loud noises coming from your...