EUROPEAN - Briggs Stratton

1 EUROPEAN ENGINES 2012 HistoryA look back at Briggs & Stratton s over 100 years in business clearly depicts a company continuously striving for innovation and dedicated to increasing success. Beginning in 1908, the founders of the company, the inventor Stephen F. Briggs and the investor Harold M. Stratton laid a foundation for the future based on their unrelenting vision of innumerable possibilities for Briggs & Stratton company first ventured into the automobile manufacturing business and from there it progressed into producing automobile parts such as locks, switches, 1919 Briggs & Stratton acquired and took over production of the Smith Motor Wheel, a product used as a power source for bicycles and the Flyer, a four wheel motorized vehicle.

2 It also led to the development of the type P engine, a step which revolutionized the 4-cycle gasoline engine industry and set the course for Briggs & Stratton to become the world s largest manufacturer of air-cooled gasoline & Stratton was now providing power for people in every aspect of life and developed several new models in the 1953 Briggs & Stratton revolutionized the Lawn and Garden Industry by developing the first lightweight aluminum engine. By 1958 the aluminum engine accounted for 80% of engines then, Briggs & Stratton became a large and successful company. Most recent innovations include the ReadyStart Starting system, DOV technology and the new line of 800 Series InitiativeThe New E-SERIES Initiative places reduced exhaust emissions at the heart of all engines performance.

3 Our commitment is to surpass the EUROPEAN exhaust Emissions standards by at least 25%*.The New E-SERIES Initiative is not just about emissions, it is also about an evolution in overall standards that will widen choice and enhance the end user experience. The founding principles of power, reliability and durability remain core to the Briggs & Stratton value proposition. In addition the New E-SERIES Initiative ensures that these principles further evolve to include easier starting, improved performance and an enhanced customer now and the end of 2014 all Briggs & Stratton small vertical shaft engines will perform to the new E-SERIES standards.

4 *97/68/EC and 2004/26/EC (Stage II)3 The EX-SERIES engines include all the performance attributes of the E-SERIES engines but deliver more. In addition to reduced emissions, outstanding performance and reliability the EX-SERIES offer maximum power together with the innovative ReadyStart starting system. The EX-SERIES offers the ultimate power solution for those consumers looking for the best performance package. In addition to the reduced exhaust emissions and innovative ReadyStart starting system, the EX-SERIES engines featuring ECO PLUS Emission Reducing Technology also significantly reduce the evaporative fuel emissions when the equipment is not in use.

5 By reducing the evaporative emissions, the EX-SERIES ECO PLUS engines provide the ideal performance package for the environmentally conscious consumer. Reduced exhaust emissions performance is at the heart of all New E-SERIES engines. In addition to improved emissions, the E-SERIES engines deliver the power, performance and reliability people have come to expect from Briggs & Stratton . The E-SERIES engines provide a compelling value package with reduced emissions for those consumers who are looking for exceptional value for Valve TechnologyOverhead Valve Technology is the core technology used in a number of E-SERIES engines.

6 By combining Overhead Valve Technology with world class machining and manufacturing processes gained over 100 years, results in a highly efficient engine delivering optimal power with lower emissions per TechnologyThe patented Direct Overhead Valve (DOV ) engine delivers breakthrough performance driven by technology that makes a difference you can see, feel and hear. The DOV delivers more torque, improved sound quality and less noise and vibration than any other engine in its and Super Lo-Tone MufflerBriggs & Stratton continually strive to deliver engines with exceptional sound and tonal quality. With the Lo-Tone and Super Lo-Tone muffler systems you are assured of excellent sound and tonal GovernorAdvanced mechanical governing systems are a standard feature on the E-SERIES engine range.

7 The governing system allows for better engine speed and performance under variable load conditions. Whether it be damp or long grass which is cut, the mechanical governor will ensure the engine speed is maintained and ultimately delivers the right power all the Starting SystemNO PRIMING - NO CHOKING - JUST PULL FOR POWERThe ReadyStart System sets the standard for easy starting. The innovative break through starting system eliminates the need to manually prime or choke the engine before starting. ReadyStart is available on selected Start Guarantee The Briggs & Stratton S2 Start Guarantee offers you and your customers peace of mind that our engines will start within two pulls every time guaranteed.

8 Our continual pursuit for total product reliability backed by more than 100 years of design and innovation has resulted in this unique product guarantee. The S2 Start Guarantee is offered on all our ReadyStart engines. For more information contact your Sales Representative. 6* Power levels are stated gross horsepower per SAE J1940 as rated by Briggs & With a single flip of a switch - turn off the engine and the innovative TransportGuard system introduced in 2010 is exclusive to the new Vanguard - 10 Gross HP* single cylinder engines, ensuring trouble free equipment simply moving the switch, the ignition and fuel are turned off and the engine is protected against fuel flowing into the crankcase during equipment transportation.

9 Eliminating fouled plugs, hydraulic lock and oil dilution, the TransportGuard system ensures reduced equipment downtime and lower maintenance your engine-powered equipment against transport damage with the innovative TransportGuard system exclusive to Vanguard .7 ECO PLUS Briggs & Stratton has a long-standing commitment to protect the environment. Driven by this commitment was the introduction of the E-SERIES engine range with exhaust emissions 25% below current EUROPEAN exhaust emissions standards. The ECO PLUS range goes one step further, in addition to reducing exhaust emissions, it also reduces evaporative emissions.

10 Evaporative emissions occur when an engine is not in use. During equipment storage, whether it be a lawnmower, tiller, or generator, the fuel in the tank evaporates and the hydrocarbons together with nitrogen-oxides pollute the air resulting in increased petrol emissions. ECO PLUS significantly reduces these evaporative emissions and as a result lessens the petrol odour in your storage ProcessesNot only is Briggs & Stratton building engines which are producing less emissions, we are also continuously improving our production processes and aim to protect limited s why we are using over 45 M kg of recycled aluminum in our engines annually and also recycled cast iron and steel.