Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairBriggs & Stratton Riding Mower Fuel Shutoff Solenoid #699915

Briggs & Stratton Riding Mower Fuel Shutoff Solenoid #699915

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fuel shutoff solenoid on Briggs and Stratton Small engines, commonly found in Toro and John Deere riding lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the solenoid is when the mower leaks gas.

All of the information in this fuel shutoff solenoid replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton, Toro, John Deere

Tools used: 1/2” wrench

Step By Step Instructions

1
In this video, we will show one or more of these icons to alert you when to use caution before you replace the fuel shutoff solenoid on your engine carburetor.
2
Make sure the engine has cooled, the ignition switch is in the off position, and the key has been removed if applicable.
3
Lift up the hood or remove the engine cover.
4
Disconnect the wire harness from the fuel shut off solenoid.
5
Use locking pliers to crimp the fuel line.
6
Now use a half-inch wrench to loosen the old solenoid, then unthread it from the carburetor bowl.
7
Be prepared for some fuel to spill.
8
Prepare the new fuel shutoff solenoid for installation by first sliding on the provided washer.
9
Now thread the new solenoid into the carburetor bowl.
10
Remove the locking pliers from the fuel line.
11
Connect the wire harness to the new solenoid.
12
With the repair completed, lower the hood or replace the engine cover.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fuel shutoff solenoid on Briggs and Stratton Small engines, commonly found in Toro and John Deere riding lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the solenoid is when the mower leaks gas.

All of the information in this fuel shutoff solenoid replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton, Toro, John Deere

Tools used: 1/2” wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
In this video, we will show one or more of these icons to alert you when to use caution before you replace the fuel shutoff solenoid on your engine carburetor.
2
Make sure the engine has cooled, the ignition switch is in the off position, and the key has been removed if applicable.
3
Lift up the hood or remove the engine cover.
4
Disconnect the wire harness from the fuel shut off solenoid.
5
Use locking pliers to crimp the fuel line.
6
Now use a half-inch wrench to loosen the old solenoid, then unthread it from the carburetor bowl.
7
Be prepared for some fuel to spill.
8
Prepare the new fuel shutoff solenoid for installation by first sliding on the provided washer.
9
Now thread the new solenoid into the carburetor bowl.
10
Remove the locking pliers from the fuel line.
11
Connect the wire harness to the new solenoid.
12
With the repair completed, lower the hood or replace the engine cover.

Applicable Product Model

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Model
Subtype
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$31.52
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$54.38
Total$0.00

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