How to Find Your Engine Model & Type Number
The most important pieces of information you need when searching for a new replacement engine or parts is the brand name & manufacturer of your product, and its specific model/type information. Once you have this information, you can either search our website yourself or have a Product Pro find it for you.
Please keep in mind that small engines and the equipment they power have two separate sets of model information. If you're looking for a replacement engine or a part for your engine, you will need to pull the model information directly from the engine itself. If you are looking for a replacement part for your power equipment, like a new throttle cable or steering wheel, you will need to pull the model information directly from equipment, not the engine.
Below are instructions on where to locate the model information for each major engine brand. Click on the link below the logo of your engine brand below to go directly to that section.
Briggs & Stratton Engines
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
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
Stamped on the left side of the overhead valve (OHV) cover
Tools you may need: Flashlight
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
Honda Engines
To find the Honda model number, look for a model number sticker on the engine.
All Honda engines model numbers start with the letter "G," such as "G100", "GX610", or "GXV160." This is the base engine model. The engine model and serial number should be adequate for most of your needs.
Finding the Honda Engine Type Code
To find the model number, look for a model number sticker on the engine.
The engine type code is stamped into the side of the engine, usually close to the serial number.
Engine type codes may be up to 4 characters. If a code is less than 4 characters, you may see asterisks as placeholders (i.e. an engine stamped with QX** is a QX type engine.)
Finding the Honda Engine Serial Number
The engine serial number is stamped into the side of the engine. All Honda engine serial numbers have a 4 or 5 letter prefix followed by a 7 digit number.
Kawasaki Engines
The model number and serial number label is located on your Kawasaki Engine. The CODE number above the barcode is made of the model and the spec number. The first number refers to the model number and the second number refers to the spec number.
The E/NO number under the barcode refers to the serial number.
Example
Model Number: FS730V
Spec Number: B500
Serial Number: FS730VA00429
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Kohler Engines
Kohler engines identification numbers include a model, serial, and a specification number.
Kohler Vertical Engines
Model Number and Serial Number Location
The model number, serial number, and specification code on a vertical engine are located on a silver decal attached to the blower housing on the side of the engine cover.
Kohler Horizontal Engines
Model Number and Serial Number Location
The model number, serial number, and specification code on a vertical engine are located on a silver decal attached to the blower housing on the side of the engine cover.
LCT Engines
The first two lines of an engine’s number is the model number. It is alphanumeric and engraved on the side of the block to the right of the recoil. The third line is alphanumeric and is also the serial number.
LCT Serial Number Definition
The engine serial number consists of 11 to 12 alphanumeric characters (example: 08 60H 02 03611)
First two digits = year produced
Next two to three digits = year produced
Next two to three digits = engine horsepower
Next two digits = months produced
Last five digits = sequence number of engine
Definition of example: This engine is the 3611th 6hp engine produced in February of 2008
NOTE: Refer to Engine Model number system for correct model number breakdown
NOTE: The LCT Engine Model and Serial Number Systems is subject to be changed or edited at any time.
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Subaru Engines
How to Find Your Specification Label
Subaru engines are identified by MODEL, SPECIFICATION, and CODE NUMBER. For each model there may be many different versions called specifications. Each specification will be unique in some way. The difference may only be the paint color or it may have a different type of PTO or some other significant difference.
In order the identify the correct service part number, it is important to confirm the specification and code numbers for your engine. The specification and code number together are known as the PRODUCT NUMBER.
All Subaru 4 cycle engines have a Product Number label similar to the labels illustrated below.
The Product Number Label has a 15 digit alphanumeric string that consists of the SPECIFICATION (SPEC) number (11 digits) and the CODE number (four digits). Please note the illustration below:
Where to Find Your Specification Label
EX Series
Overhead Cam (OHC) 4.3 - 14 HP
SP Series
Overhead Cam (OHC) 5.7 - 7 HP
V-Twin Series
EH63, EH63V, EH64, EH65, EH65V, EH72 18- 28 HP
EA Series
Vertical Shaft (OHC) 4.5- 5.5 HP
SX Snow Power Series
Overhead Cam (OHC) 5.7 9.5 HP
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