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Briggs & Stratton Numerical Designation System
Example: Model
303447		 Type
1234-01		 DateCode
01061201
This chart explains the numerical model designation system.
FIRST DIGIT
AFTER DISPLACEMENT		 SECOND DIGIT
AFTER DISPLACEMENT		 THIRD DIGIT
AFTER DISPLACEMENT		 FOURTH DIGIT
AFTER DISPLACEMENT
A B C D E
CUBIC INCH
DIS-
PLACEMENT		 BASIC
DESIGN SERIES		 CRANKSHAFT
ORIENTATION		 PTO BEARING,
REDUCTION GEAR,
AUXILIARY DRIVE,
LUBRICATION		 TYPE OF STARTER
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
16
17
18
19
20
22
23
24
25
26
28
29
30
31
32
35
38
40
42
43
44
46
52
58
 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A to Z
 0 to 4 -
Horizontal Shaft

5 to 9 -
Vertical Shaft

A to G -
Horizontal Shaft

H to Z -
Vertical Shaft

 0 -
Plain Bearing/DU
Non-Flange Mount

1 -
Plain Bearing
Flange Mounting

2 -
Sleeve Bearing
Flange Mounting
Splash Lube

3 -
Ball Bearing
Flange Mounting
Splash Lube

4 -
Ball Bearing
Flange Mounting
Pressure Lubrication
on Horizontal Shaft

5 -
Plain Bearing
Gear Reduction
(6 to 1) CW Rotation
Flange Mounting

6 -
Plain Bearing
Gear Reduction
(6 to 1) CCW Rotation

7 -
Plain Bearing
Pressure Lubrication
on Vertical Shaft

8 -
Plain Bearing
Auxiliary Drive (PTO)
Perpendicular to
Crankshaft

9 -
Plain Bearing
Auxiliary Drive
Parallel to Crankshaft

 0 -
Without Starter

1 -
Rope Starter

2 -
Rewind Starter

3 -
Electric Starter Only
110 Volt Gear Drive

4 -
Electric Starter/110
Volt Gear Drive
with Alternator

5 -
Electric Starter Only
12 Volt Gear Drive

6 -
Alternator Only

7 -
Electric Starter
12 Volt Gear Drive
With Alternator

8 -
Vertical Pull Starter
or Side Pull Starter

9 -
Mechanical Starter

A -
Electric Starter/12
Volt Gear Drive with
Alternator & Inverter
Example - To identify Model 303447:
30
30 Cubic Inch		 3
Design Series 3		 4
Horizontal Crankshaft		 4
Ball Bearing
Flange Mounting
Pressure Lubrication		 7
Electric Starter
12 Volt Gear Drive
With Alternator
TYPE 1234-01, The type number identifies the engines mechanical parts, color of paint, decals, governed speed, and Original Equipment Manufacturer.

The code number identifies the assembly date of the engine. In some instances it is necessary to know the code number as well as the model and type number when performing adjustments, repairs or ordering replacement parts for an engine. Here is how it works:

CODE 01061201, The code is the manufacturing date and is read as follows:
01
YEAR		 06
MONTH		 12
DAY		 01
ASSEMBLY LINE AND MANUFACTURING PLANT