The Briggs and Stratton motors are nicknamed ......Bang and Stop.......in Australia.........they are the worst engines for vibration.......absolutely !
B&S has been around the states
forever... The early industrial large single cylinder Rope start... not a recoil rope , but an actual wind the rope around the large pulley on the engine...
That was a very well built
BIG heavy, aircooled engine.
The smaller lighter push mower versions have been made in the millions and are amazingly good reliable power units... even the larger light weight twins are for the most part reliable... but like with all small air cooled engines, some maintenance is required... a
regular oil change is a must. Don't over load... and Do keep the cooling system clean and clear of obstructions... :smile:KennyV