OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Briggs & Stratton Engines B&S Model, Type & Code - Explained

I've found that the type number is important for parts ordering, The type number will appear when there is a variation Note in the model of engine part number needed.. the Note shows the different part number needed for that type number.

As you can see in the pic below.. also it shows how the date code matters too..