How To Locate Your Riding Mower
Engine Model Number
Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number
Does your model number look like the image below? The first 10-characters (i.e., model and type) stamped on your engine will look like this:
![Riding Mower Engines Alt Text Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number](/content/dam/briggsandstratton/na/en_us/Images/Support/Model%20Number%20Locator/ModelNumber/engine_model_number.png)
Please Note: If the model & type numbers on your Briggs & Stratton engine are only 9 characters, please enter a 0 (zero) at the beginning of the model number.
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
Some riding mower engines come with a cover or "shroud". It should be noted that these covers come in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Regardless of your cover, the engine model number will be in one of 2 locations:
![Riding Mower Engines Ride Mower Engine Model Number Location](/content/dam/briggsandstratton/na/en_us/Images/Support/Model%20Number%20Locator/LocationImages/rider_engine_model_number_2.jpg)
On the valve cover stamped on the metal plate over the overhead valve (OHV)
Tools you may need:
Flashlight
![Riding Mower Engines Ride Mower Engine Model Number Location](/content/dam/briggsandstratton/na/en_us/Images/Support/Model%20Number%20Locator/LocationImages/rider_engine_model_number_3.jpg)
On an aluminum tag located on top of the blower housing right next to the rotating screen
Tools you may need:
Flashlight
Step 3: Search Again