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Craftsman Serial Number Decoder

The Model, Type and Code numbers, stamped directly into the engine, are used to identify our engines. Engines used in lawn mower applications usually have the model numbers stamped directly into the blower housing, muffler heat shield, or a few inches above the spark plug. Depending on the style of engine shroud used, the engine code numbers may be covered. It may be necessary to remove this shroud in order to locate the Model, Type, and Code for engine identification.

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To get step-by-step instructions on finding your engine model number, type or code, watch this short video:

Additional Model, Type, and Code location videos, grouped by the type of equipment the engine powers,are also available below:

Many horizontal shaft, overhead valve engines have the serial and model numbers stamped into the OHV rocker cover. However, on certain overhead valve powered generators, the equipment manufacturer installs a decorative chrome rocker cover OVER our cover. If your engine has a decorative cover, it may be necessary to remove it in order to locate the model number, type, and engine code.

Sears and Craftsman Source Product Code. LISTING OF SOURCES BY SOURCE NUMBER. For many products, the first three numbers of the Model Number (usually followed by a decimal point) indicate the actual manufacturer of the product. For instance 315.43234 is a cordless drill built by Ryobi (TTI). The following is a partial list of such numbers. Joined Aug 24, 2012. #6 Mar 10, 2020. Woodshed said: How To Date A 113 Series Craftsman Radial Arm Saw. Be gentle and polite. Tuesday, June 26, 2018. The first two numbers of the serial number are the year of manufacture for a US Craftmaster water heater, so the data plate below indicates it was manufactured in 2013. To determine the age of another manufacturer/brand of water heater, go to How do I determine the age of my water heater? Jun 22, 2020 It is a Craftsman model number 502.255070. You can tell the date of manufacture for a tractor with the serial number. The first 2 digits of the serial number are the month of manufacture. The 2nd 2 digits are the day of the month. Thereof, who made Craftsman lawn mowers? Craftsman is one of the market leaders in mower and tractor sales. Water Heater Serial Number Decoder. Manufacturer Brand Serial # Ex. American 9746. (Prior to 2001, American was owned by GSW Corporation.

How To Read Craftsman Serial Number

If you need help identifying your Briggs & Stratton engine, please visit our engine model number locator guide to find these numbers.

Also, be aware that the numbers found on the Engine Emissions Label (bottom left) can be confused with the engine Model, Type and Code. Unfortunately, these numbers cannot be used to identify your engine.

To view a chart which explains our post 1965 model numbers, please visit our Numerical Designation System page.

If you’re looking for engine model numbers, type or code for any concerns, your best source of information would be a Briggs & Stratton Dealer. They have all the information relating to Briggs & Stratton engine warranty information, replacement parts, short blocks, pricing, service/repair, specifications, etc.

Learn how to properly and safely use, troubleshoot and maintain your Briggs & Stratton equipment.

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