April 17, 2014 — Briggs & Stratton launched the ReadyStart feature for walk-behind mowers in 2005, and has now developed the technology for use in riding lawn mowers.

The feature is launching in some Husqvarna riding mower models. The system is part of Briggs & Stratton’s new V-Twin engines. The system is mechanically driven and adds two major components to a traditional engine platform: a nylon air vane and a temperature sensitive bimetallic thermostat.

The system provides a significant user benefit: starting is made easier because there is no need to prime or choke the engine.

The ReadyStart automatic choking feature is designed to start the engine within two 5-second cranking attempts in weather above 32 degrees F. The system automatically senses engine temperature to deliver the right amount of fuel to the carburetor.

"Consumers want to know that their mower is going start with minimal effort each and every time," says Carissa Gingras, marketing director for consumer engines and service at Briggs & Stratton. "A no-choke starting system, ReadyStart takes the guesswork out of starting the engine and we are the only manufacturer to bring this system to riding mowers designed for residential use."

Featured on Briggs & Stratton's V-Twin engines, the ReadyStart feature is mechanically driven and adds two major components to a traditional engine platform: a nylon air vane and a temperature sensitive bimetallic thermostat.

Available for purchase through Husqvarna dealers, the following riding mowers feature the ReadyStart System:

• YTH24V48 (Husqvarna FastTractor)
• YTH24V46
• SmartSwitch Tractors - GT48XLSi and GT52XLSi
• SmartSwitch Zero Turn Mowers - RZ46i and RZ54i

Engines equipped with the ReadyStart system are made in the U.S.

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