The motors used in lawn mowers have specific requirements. When buying a lawn mower, the consumer pays attention to the ease of starting, reliability, low noise, the ratio of weight and size indicators and power. All these requirements are met by Briggs & Stratton products - a classic in this niche.

Brands Using B&S Lawn Mower Engines

The Briggs Stratton engine for lawn mowers is installed on their units by well-known manufacturers of garden tools.

Note! The Briggs and Stratton lawnmower may be a third-party manufacturer, but bear the B&S name because of the motor installed on it.

Ferris

This brand is equipped with a B&S Zero Turn model:

  • IS® 5100Z;
  • IS® 3200Z;
  • IS® 2600Z;
  • IS® 2100Z;
  • IS® 700Z;
  • IS® 600Z;
  • 400S;
  • F210Z Fleet;
  • F160Z Fleet.

    Lawn mower Briggs & Stratton

The class of self-propelled models is represented by:

  • FM35 Flail Mower;
  • FW35;
  • FW25.

The non-self-propelled model of this brand is SRS ™ Z1.

Snapper

The line of this brand is the NX series:

  • NX-90S;
  • NX-90V;
  • NX-100 Ninja Mulching;
  • NX-200 & 300.

Simplicity

A range of petrol models:

  • Duke 48 AL;
  • Duke 45 AL.

    Briggs & Stratton JL43Z1 petrol lawn mower

Murray

A wide range of mowers from the Murray brand:

  • EQ675iS;
  • EQ400;
  • EQ500;
  • EQ500X;
  • EQ675IS;
  • EQ700X.

Operation of units with B&S motors

Lawn mower

To keep your Briggs Stratton lawnmower lasting longer and using less fuel, you must follow the rules and service it promptly.

  1. Only refuel the engine with clean fuel.
  2. Do not mix petrol and oil.
  3. Check the condition of the air filter and replace it if necessary.
  4. Use Fuel Fit Fuel Additive® from B&S.
  5. Timely carry out maintenance:
  • regularly check the engine oil level, add it as needed and replace it every 50 hours of operation;
  • control the condition of the blades, sharpen or change them if necessary;
  • promptly clean the deck clogged with chopped grass.

Important! Always read the relevant section of the operating instructions carefully before starting any maintenance.

Typical malfunctions and their elimination

Lawn mower Stiga

Some typical faults can be easily eliminated:

  • If the starter rope pulls forcibly, the windrower is most likely clogged with grass. It will need cleaning. Another cause of the malfunction is the engine flywheel brake engaged.
  • If the engine does not start, the reason may be a faulty spark plug (it should be replaced), a dirty air filter (it needs cleaning or replacement), a clogged fuel filter (it should be replaced).
  • The same faults can cause a loss of power to the unit. In this case, you should additionally check the cutting height and, if necessary, reduce it. You should also check the carburetor adjustment.
  • The grass is not cut, but stretches - a sign of dullness, breakage or curvature of the knives (cutter disc). Knives need to be sharpened or replaced.
  • The appearance of dark smoke, as a rule, does not mean anything dangerous - either too much oil is poured, or it gets on the hot parts of the device and after a while it will simply burn out. However, if the smoke is light, this may indicate a serious malfunction, and you should contact a specialist.

To fix more serious engine breakdowns for a Briggs Stratton lawn mower, you should contact a B&S service center or repair the engine yourself, having read the instructions on the manufacturer's official website. They will also tell you which parts need to be replaced.Genuine parts - knives, muffler adapters, wheels, wheel bearings and more - can be purchased from the B&S online store.