Model Locator for Briggs & Stratton power equipment. See where the model and serial numbers are located on your Briggs & Stratton lawn and garden. Most of the time, you can find the Craftsman model and serial number on the top of the mower. If you were standing behind it and using it, the identification tag would be on the top rear portion of the deck, between the wheels. Locating the Model and Serial for a Craftsman Push Mower with a Briggs & Stratton Engine.
Knowing the model and type number of your Briggs & Stratton engine will make it easy to order a replacement engine or repair parts online from Product Pro. The location of the 5 to 6 digit Model Number and 6 digit Type Number varies by engine series. On some models the numbers are stamped directly into the metal on the engine and on some newer models the numbers can be found on a sticker attached to the engine. See examples below:
Briggs & Stratton Push Mower Engines
Above the Spark Plug
Tools you may need: Flashlight, 1/4' or 5/16' socket or screwdriver
On the Front of the Engine
Stamped on metal plate in between the overhead valve cover (OHV) and the air filter
Above the Muffler
Stamped on metal plate in between the overhead valve cover (OHV) and the air filter
Briggs & Stratton Riding Mower Engines
On the valve cover
Stamped on metal plate on the overhead valve (OHV) cover
Tools you may need: Flashlight
On the aluminum tag
Located on top of the blower housing righ next to the rotating screen
Tools you may need: Flashlight
Briggs & Stratton Snow Blower Engines
Label by the starter label
Located on top of the blower housing right next to the rotating screen
Tools you may need: Flashlight
Briggs Stratton Model Numbers Decoding
On the cylinder shield
Stamped into the side of the engine
Tools you may need: Flashlight
On the metal shield
Stamped into the shield below the muffler
Tools you may need: Flashlight
On the cylinder shield
Tory lanez lost cause download. Stamped on the left side of the overhead valve (OHV) cover
Tools you may need: Flashlight
Older Briggs And Stratton Model Numbers
Other Briggs & Stratton Engines
Above the starter
Metal tag directly above the rewind starter
Tools you may need: Flashlight
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
On the valve cover
Stamped on the left side of the overhead valve (OHV) cover
Tools you may need: Flashlight
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Interested in finding the model and serial on your Toro push mower? Here's a couple places to look. Here are a couple of common locations that you can find this information.
Please note: We are an authorized OEM Toro parts dealer. We have OEM Toro parts available with aftermarket alternatives that can save you money. Engine parts: We can provide OEM and aftermarket parts for Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki, Tecumseh and other engine manufacturers. For more information, please visit our small engine parts page.
Locating the Model and Serial Numbers on a Toro Push Mower
Here's a newer Toro push lawn mower. The model and serial may be found on the rear-left of the machine and near the tire. See the above picture for reference.
Finding the Model and Serial Numbers on a Toro GTS Push Mower
This is a pretty popular Toro -- the Toro GTS push mower. The model and serial can be found on the back-right portion of the machine. As you can see, it's below the bagger chute.
Locating the Briggs & Stratton Model, Type and Code on a Toro GTS Push Mower
The Toro GTS above has a Briggs & Stratton engine. The Briggs model, type and code can be found on the left side of the machine (if you're standing behind it) and engraved onto a plate. See the above picture for reference.
You'll need the model, type and code number to look up Briggs & Stratton engine parts. Use our Briggs & Stratton engine parts lookup for all of your Briggs and Stratton engine needs.