Briggs & Stratton unveils new snow blower engines
When the winter storms arrive later this year, 2 new engines from Briggs & Stratton Corporation 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.
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.
“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, respectively — more than enough to clear a snow-filled driveway or sidewalk. Some key attributes of the new engines are as follows:
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.
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