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Founded in 1908 in Milwaukee, WI, by inventor Stephen Briggs and investor Harold Stratton, Briggs & Stratton first produced automobiles and then advanced into producing automobile parts. In 1928, Briggs & Stratton purchased the Evinrude Outboard Motor Company and subsequently sold it within a year. The company went on to manufacture engines for military and agricultural sectors; in 1953, Briggs & Stratton developed the ‘world’s first lightweight aluminum engine.’
Now
At just over 100 years old, Briggs & Stratton manufacturers garden and power equipment; generators; pressure washers; air compressors; water pumps; snow blowers; and outboard engines. Briggs & Stratton is the “world`s largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment,” with a total production of over 11 million engines annually. The current headquarters of Briggs & Stratton are located in Wauwatosa, WI, with international in China, Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
Customer Satisfaction
Briggs & Stratton provides a two-year limited warranty on their outboard engines; servicing is available at 30,000 Briggs & Stratton dealers located worldwide.
Environmental Commitment
As part of their ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, Briggs & Stratton is an avid recycler of materials and continually strives to improve technology to reduce their global footprint with their Down to Earth program.
Makes & Models
Briggs & Stratton produces four outboard engine options including a 3 HP Etek Electric Motor featuring 75 pounds cruising thrust with 150 maximum thrust and an overall weight of 68 pounds; and a 5 HP 4-cycle overhead valve (OHV) Air-Cooled 189cc outboard with 4000 RPM weighing in at 56 pounds overall. All Briggs & Stratton outboard engines feature Magnetron Electronic Ignition, forward-neutral-reverse shifting, and a lightweight corrosive resistant 3-blade aluminum propeller.
Parts & Manuals
Parts, repair, and owner`s manuals can be ordered directly through the Briggs & Stratton website or through your local Briggs & Stratton dealer; outboard engine parts can be purchased through the online Briggs & Stratton Shopping service. Basic outboard engine repair manuals can be purchased through Amazon.com.
If you’d like to ask a Briggs & Stratton outboard engine question sooner than waiting for a manual to arrive, try the Just Answer website. For a fee ranging from $14 to $34, you can ask a Just Answer expert about a Briggs & Stratton outboard motor and receive an answer within minutes from a certified marine mechanic. You can also browse previous Briggs & Stratton questions and answers free of charge.
Dealer Locator
Briggs & Stratton dealers can easily be located by using the ‘find a dealer’ feature found on the Briggs & Stratton website. Briggs & Stratton outboard engines can be purchased directly through a dealer or at retail stores including Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shop, Gander Mountain, Academy Sports, and Sportman’s Warehouse.
Owner’s Groups & Clubs
There are several online forums dedicated to Briggs & Stratton outboard engine owners including iboats.com, Cabela’s, and BoatDesign.net.
Sources:
Wkipedia
Briggs & Stratton
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Iboats.com
Cabela’s
Boat Design
