1 BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDARIES 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K EXHIBIT 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports included (or incorporated by reference) in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statements, File No. 33-39113, File No. 33-54357, File No. 333-42842, File No. 333-64490, and File No. 333-64546. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Milwaukee, Wisconsin September 7, 2001