Where to find serial #'s on 3hp Briggs

[Clayon]

Where do I look to find the four part, 18 number, serial number on what I am sure is a 1980's 3hp Briggs flathead. It is a silver engine. Please help, I have to order some parts and need this number.

Thanks

 

[Txpowdercoater]

should be stamped on the pull starter case

 

[hemigremmy]

On the side of the pull start housing on the vertical part closest to the carb mounting point. I googled online last night like Briggs engine decoder or Briggs serial number decoder and there was a picture showing the locations of where the numbers are located.

 

[wayne]

he is wright, but also can be on top or front side stamped in the tin good luck

 

[hemigremmy]

Here is a link to Briggs that shows you some of the more common serial number locations and explains what each digit mean on the first part of the number.........
Briggs and Stratton Model Identification
at the bottom of the page it shows you how to decode the MODEL and CODE and explains a little about TYPE

 

[Clayon]

Thanks guys. I actually had the pull start off so I didn't think to look there. Thanks again.