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 button below for your engine brand to jump 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

On the Aluminum Tag
Located on top of the blower housing right next to the rotating screen

Briggs & Stratton Snow Blower Engines

Label by the Starter
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 Valve Cover
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

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 horizontal engine are located on a silver decal attached to the blower housing on the side of the engine cover.

Tecumseh /  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 = engine horsepower
Next two digits = months produced
Last five digits = sequence number of engine

Definition of example: This engine is the 3611th 6.0hp engine produced in February of 2008

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.