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
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. Carburetor Replacement for John Deere LA105 Riding Mower Tractor 42' 19.5HP Replacement for Briggs & Stratton 13.5 HP Engine 31F707 350777 14 HP V-Twin 808728 Carb 673 808891 4.4 out of 5.
As shown in the Where to Find Your Engine Model Number video below, the engine model number is generally a number stamped into metal directly on your engine.
Some 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 5 locations:
Above the Starter
Metal tag directly above the rewind starter
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Label on the Fuel Tank
Label on the side of the fuel tank
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On the Metal Cover
Stamped directly into the metal near the spark plug
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On the Valve Cover
Stamped on the left side of the overhead valve (OHV) cover
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On the Valve Cover
Stamped on the left side of the overhead valve (OHV) cover
Briggs And Stratton 13.5 Troubles
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