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

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:

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