How To Locate Your Portable Generator Model Number
Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number
Does your model number look like the image below?The 6-character model number and 2-character revision of your Briggs & Stratton portable generator will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts either online or from your local dealer.
Please Note: Briggs & Stratton portable generator model numbers start with 03. Including the revision in your manuals search will increase the accuracy of the search results.
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
The model number of your portable generator should be in the location shown below.
On the inner side of the frame
On the data tag next to the engine
Step 3: Search for your Product Manual
Enter the model number in the pop up search box below.
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Briggs and Stratton Engines Model Number Lookup - Label/Plate Information
The model number on a Briggs & Stratton engine is typically stamped directly onto the engine, onto the valve cover, or printed on a label that is affixed to the engine. The model number will be 11 or 12 digits and can be found in one of many locations, including: by the starter, on the cylinder shield, on the metal shield, on the valve cover, above the spark plug, in front of the engine, above the muffler, or on the fuel tank.
Enter the model number of your Briggs and Stratton below to search for parts.
How Can I Find the Engine Serial / Model Number, Type & Trim?
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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 lawn mower applications usually have the model numbers stamped directly into the blower housing, muffler heat shield, or a few inches above the spark plug. Depending on the style of engine shroud used, the engine code numbers may be covered. It may be necessary to remove this shroud in order to locate the Model, Type, and Code for engine identification.
Finding the Engine Model Number, Type & Code
To get step-by-step instructions on finding your engine model number, type or code, watch this short video:
Additional Model, Type, and Code location videos, grouped by the type of equipment the engine powers,are also available below:
Where Can I Find the Model Numbers, Type & Codes on OHV Generator Engines?
Many horizontal shaft, overhead valve engines have the serial and model numbers stamped into the OHV rocker cover. However, on certain overhead valve powered generators, the equipment manufacturer installs a decorative chrome rocker cover OVER our cover. If your engine has a decorative cover, it may be necessary to remove it in order to locate the model number, type, and engine code.
If you need help identifying your Briggs & Stratton engine, please visit our engine model number locator guide to find these numbers.
Also, be aware that the numbers found on the Engine Emissions Label (bottom left) can be confused with the engine Model, Type and Code. Unfortunately, these numbers cannot be used to identify your engine.
What do the Model, Type, and Code numbers mean on your engine?
To view a chart which explains our post 1965 model numbers, please visit our Numerical Designation System page.
If you’re looking for engine model numbers, type or code for any concerns, your best source of information would be a Briggs & Stratton Dealer. They have all the information relating to Briggs & Stratton engine warranty information, replacement parts, short blocks, pricing, service/repair, specifications, etc.
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