Briggs & Stratton 271172, 270962, CE8069, 276535 Briggs & Stratton Numerical Identification System

BRIGGS & STRATTON

NUMERICAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

YOUR KEY TO THE WORLD’S FINEST ENGINES

This chart explains the unique Briggs & Stratton numerical model designation system. It is possible to determine most of the important mechanical features of the engine by merely knowing the model number. Here is how it works:

A.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.

D.The third digit after the displacement indicates TYPE OF BEARINGS, and whether or not the engine is equipped with REDUCTION GEAR or AUXILIARY DRIVE.

E.The last digit indicates the TYPE OF STARTER.

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBERING SYSTEM

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	FIRST DIGIT		SECOND DIGIT
	AFTER DISPLACEMENT	AFTER DISPLACEMENT
A	B			C
CUBIC INCH	BASIC		CRANKSHAFT
DISPLACEMENT	DESIGN SERIES		ORIENTATION
2	0	0 to 4	-	Horizontal Shaft
5	1	5 to 9	-	Vertical Shaft
6	2	A to G -		Horizontal Shaft
	3
8		H to Z	-	Vertical Shaft
	4
9
	5
10
	6
11
	7
12
	8
13	9

15A to Z

EXAMPLE - To identify Model 303447:
30	3	4
30 Cubic Inch	Design Series 3	Horizontal Shaft

THIRD DIGIT

AFTER DISPLACEMENT

D

PTO BEARING,

REDUCTION GEAR,

AUXILIARY DRIVE,

LUBRICATION

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

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

6 - Ball Bearing Gear Reduction (2 to 1) CCW Rotation

7 - Plain Bearing

Pressure

Lubrication 8 - Plain Bearing

Auxiliary Drive (PTO) Perpendicular to Crankshaft

9 - Plain Bearing Auxiliary Drive Parallel to Crankshaft

A - Plain Bearing

Pressure

Lubrication Without Oil Filter

4

Ball Bearing

Flange Mounting

Pressure Lubrication

FOURTH DIGIT

AFTER DISPLACEMENT

E

TYPE OF STARTER 0 - Without Starter 1 - Rope Starter

2 - Rewind Starter

3 - Electric Starter Only

110 or 230 Volt Gear Drive

4 - Electric Starter/

110 or 230 Volt Gear Drive with Alternator

5 - Electric Starter Only

12 or 24 Volt Gear Drive

6 - Alternator Only

7 - Electric Starter

12 or 24 Volt Gear Drive with Alternator

8 - Vertical Pull Starter or Side Pull Starter

9 - Mechanical

Starter

A - Electric Starter 12 or 24 Volt Gear Drive with Alternator and Inverter

7

Electric Starter

12 or 24 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.

CODE 01061201, The code is the manufacturing date and is read as follows:

YEAR	MONTH	DAY	ASSEMBLY LINE AND MANUFACTURING PLANT
01	06	12	01

Revised 12/08

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