New Snow Blower Engines from Briggs & Stratton Deliver Power and Performance to Put Extreme Winter in Its Place

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When the winter storms arrive later this year, two new engines from Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG) will help homeowners clear their driveways and walkways of unwanted snow – even in temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The new 750 Series™ and 950 Series™ engines for snow blowers deliver the power, performance and easy, dependable starting that homeowners demand in harsh winter months.    

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Four out of five consumers who bought a snow blower in 2011 felt that it is "extremely important" to have a snow blower that's easy to start according to PowerPulse™, an annual consumer survey on outdoor power equipment. The new Briggs & Stratton 750 Series™ and 950 Series™ engines are built with a freeze-resistant recoil starter and a Magnetron^® electronic ignition to deliver quick, reliable starts time after time. Of the 405 consumers surveyed, more than one in three snow blower buyers choose Briggs & Stratton as their most preferred brand of snow engine - over twice the preference of the second most selected brand.

"The new 750 Series and 950 Series snow engines have the necessary power to cut through wet, heavy snow," said J.P. Benjamins, product marketing manager for Briggs & Stratton.  "We wanted to make snow clearing an easier task for consumers. Briggs & Stratton has built a really durable engine with great convenience features such as a mitt-grip handle for easier starting and an extra-large fuel tank for more running time. These engines will help deliver on that promise."

The 750 Series™ and 950 Series™ engines deliver 7.5 ft. lbs. and 9.5 ft. lbs. of gross torque power*, more than enough to clear a snow-filled driveway or sidewalk. Here are some key attributes of the new engines:

750 Series™ and 950 Series™

• Built with dual ball bearings and a Dura-Bore™ cast iron cylinder sleeve to reduce engine wear.
• Equipped with large, easy to use controls and a mitt-grip handle for quick, easy starts.
• A large capacity, 3.2 quart fuel tank for extended running time.
• Available with an optional 110-volt electric starter to make starting even easier.

950 Series™ - Optional Packages

• Easy Starting Package: includes 1-2-3 Starting Labels and a key switch to make starting easier.
• Professional Series™ Package: includes variable speed control, a fuel shutoff switch, an extended oil drain and a high-oil fill for added convenience.

The 750 Series™ engine will be available on Murray^® snow blowers sold at Walmart, as well as Simplicity^® and Snapper^® snow blowers sold at power equipment dealers.  The Polar Force™ by Briggs & Stratton engine (based on the 950 Series™) will be available on Ariens^® snow blowers sold at The Home Depot and power equipment dealers.  The 750 Series and 950 Series are part of a full line of snow blower engines made by Briggs & Stratton, backed by more than 100 years of engineering experience.  For more information on why engines matter visit BriggsandStratton.com.

* As rated in accordance with SAE J1940.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the world's largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Its wholly owned subsidiary Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC is North America's number one manufacturer of portable generators and pressure washers, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of home standby generators, along with lawn and garden and turf care through its Simplicity®, Snapper®, Ferris® and Murray® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on six continents.

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