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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairBriggs & Stratton Small Engine Replace Rocker Cover Part #590513
Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Replace Rocker Cover Part #590513
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Total Parts Cost
$16.08Estimated Savings
$112.5001:49
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rocker cover on a Briggs and Stratton small engine. The most common reason for replacing the rocker cover is if the engine is leaking oil from the cylinder head.
All of the information for this rocker cover replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Briggs & Stratton, MTD
Tools needed: 5/16 inch socket or nut driver
All of the information for this rocker cover replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Briggs & Stratton, MTD
Tools needed: 5/16 inch socket or nut driver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the rocker cover on your engine first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting screws securing the rocker cover.
4
Remove the old cover and gasket.
5
Clean off any residue.
6
Before you install the new rocker cover align the provided gasket on the cover base.
7
Now position the new cover then thread and tighten the mounting screws to secure.
8
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your engine should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rocker cover on a Briggs and Stratton small engine. The most common reason for replacing the rocker cover is if the engine is leaking oil from the cylinder head.
All of the information for this rocker cover replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Briggs & Stratton, MTD
Tools needed: 5/16 inch socket or nut driver
All of the information for this rocker cover replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Briggs & Stratton, MTD
Tools needed: 5/16 inch socket or nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the rocker cover on your engine first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting screws securing the rocker cover.
4
Remove the old cover and gasket.
5
Clean off any residue.
6
Before you install the new rocker cover align the provided gasket on the cover base.
7
Now position the new cover then thread and tighten the mounting screws to secure.
8
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your engine should be ready for use.
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