Category Archives: Lawn Mower Maintenance

Antique Engines: Restoration Inspiration

We’re inspired almost daily by our friends and fans who share their stories and images of beautifully restored Briggs & Stratton engines including these recent ones: Briggs and Stratton Antique Engines Restored antique gas engines are a testament to the passion that our fans have and to the longevity of a properly maintained lawn mower [...]

Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil: What Do I Use in My Small 4-Cycle Engine?

As I was walking through our Answer Center this week I overheard several customers asking about synthetic oils and should they be used in their Briggs & Stratton lawn mower engines. We’ve also had a few web chats regarding the same in the last few days, so here’s the scoop. (Before I do, I gotta [...]

Ethanol-Free Gas: Prevent Engine Damage from Flex Fuel

There’s no doubt Briggs & Stratton® engines are built to last. We receive dozens of letters from satisfied customers every year, telling us about how their Briggs & Stratton engine is three generations old, or how their small engine has survived acts of Mother Nature like floods and hurricanes, or how their Briggs & Stratton [...]

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The smoke and sizzle of a backyard barbecue. The combination of coconut oil and citronella. And the oh-so-fresh sweetness of freshly cut grass. I love summer. We all have our rites of summer, whether it’s planting a rainbow in the flower garden, having yards of mulch delivered to your driveway, or simply powering up the [...]