David Briggs wrote:
536. Western Tool & Stamping (Before AMF Lawn & Garden Div.)
Information found at
http://www.professional-power-tool-g...ource-Code.htm



That reference is severely outdated.

"917" Roper/AYP, eg., is long gone. It has been Electrolux Outdoor for
years, and is now Husqvarna, AB. Which is ironic, as "917" was
originally the prefix for David Bradley equipment made for Sears - chain
saws mostly, & some yard tractors(which evolved into Roper).

In this case, "536" is a probably a Simplicity (former)Murray product by
Briggs & Stratton. The mower in the link is an easily recognized Murray
unit. Murray Ohio inherited 536 from AMF, AMF inherited it from Western
Tool & Stamping.

Murray has gone out of business(acquired by Briggs & Stratton in 2005)
and the tooling for this mower is likely being used by B&S as part of
their Simplicity division offerings(maybe just to large accounts like
Sears).

Craftsman mower:

http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/07127032000

Murray mower:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04103b.jpg

Simplicity Coronet mower(this is the larger 34" model):

http://www.simplicitymfg.com/images/l_coronet_05.jpg

Rob