How do I identify a B&S engine?

How do I identify a Briggs & Stratton engine? The Model, Type, and Code numbers, stamped directly into the engine, are used to identify our engines. Engines used in lawnmower applications usually have these numbers stamped directly into the blower housing, muffler heat shield, or a few inches above the spark plug.

What do the numbers on a Briggs and Stratton engine mean?

The first one or two digits indicate the approximate CUBIC INCH DISPLACEMENT. B. The first digit after the displacement indicates the BASIC DESIGN SERIES, relating to cylinder construction, ignition, general configuration, etc. C. The second digit after the displacement indicates ORIENTATION OF CRANKSHAFT.

How do I tell what year my Briggs and Stratton engine is?

How can I determine the age of my engine? (For engines manufactured after 1965)

  1. The first two digits (99) denote the year of manufacture.
  2. The next two digits (01) are the month of the year, which is January.
  3. The following two digits (15) are the day of the month.

How old is my Briggs and Stratton engine?

The engine’s code number indicates the exact date it was manufactured. This system provides an easy way to determine the age of your small engine. The following is an example of interpreting the date for the code number 99011556: The first two digits (99) denote the year of manufacture.

What does the third set of numbers on the engine represent?

The number model system consists of three series of numbers. The first number you find will be the model number, the second number is the engine type and the third number is the code number.

What has happened to Briggs and Stratton?

Briggs & Stratton will now operate as an independent company with the long-term support of KPS, a leading global private equity investor with a demonstrated track record of successfully transforming businesses and creating profitable, growing companies.

What is the engine code?

Diagnostic Trouble Codes, also known as engine fault codes, are five-digit codes that identify a particular problem in the car. These codes are displayed on the scanning tool when it’s connected to the OBD system. The five-digit DTC includes one letter usually followed by four numbers (e.g. P1234).