NEW PROPANE-POWERED ZERO TURN FROM SNAPPER PRO FEATURES AUTOMOTIVE-LIKE STARTING (October 29, 2009)

For Immediate Release

Munnsville, NY (October 29, 2009) - The new Snapper Pro S200xp propane-powered zero-turn mower offers automotive-like starting with no need for a choke. Touting a dedicated propane engine, not a converted gasoline engine, the S200xp features a Briggs & Stratton 895cc Vanguard™ BIG BLOCK™

“The engine is specially designed with vapor draw fuel tanks to assure consistent and hassle free operation,” says Bill Shea, vice president of sales & marketing, commercial products for the Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group. “The maintenance-free carburetor is also designed specifically for propane use.”

The drive system on the S200xp is a dual path hydrostatic system which provides smooth, reliable operation. Each drive wheel is independently powered by a fan-cooled pump and wheel motor.

The mower deck is a 61” iCD™ Cutting System, featuring cast-iron greaseable spindles for longer life. A new easy-to-use deck lift takes the effort out of adjusting the cutting height. Cutting height ranges from 1.5” to 5.0” in 0.25” increments.

For more information regarding the Snapper Pro S200xp or to locate your nearest Snapper Pro dealer, visit www.snapperpro.com. The Snapper Pro brand is part of the Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lawn and garden and turf care through its Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Snapper Pro®, Giant-Vac® and Allis-Chalmers® brands. Briggs & Stratton Corporation is the world's largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries.

For more information, contact:
Jennifer Loran
Marketing & Advertising Manager
315-495-0100 ext.267 / loran.jennifer@basco.com