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Champion Spark Plug (RC12YC). The spark plug ignites the fuel and air mixture in the cylinder to power the engine. If the spark plug is burnt, fouled or damaged the engine may not start or may run rough.

Briggs & Stratton Original Equipment 498260 Carburetor Overhaul Kit. If the carburetor is clogged, the engine won't get enough fuel. As a result, the engine may not start or may run poorly.

Briggs & Stratton Original Equipment 491588S Air Filter. Briggs & Stratton genuine parts are specially designed to exact OEM standards, manufactured and tested to help deliver optimum performance in Briggs & Stratton engines.

Fuel shut-off valve

NGK spark plug. The spark plug ignites the fuel and air mixture in the cylinder to power the engine. If the spark plug is burnt, fouled or damaged the engine may not start or may run rough.

Briggs & Stratton Original Equipment 492932S Oil Filter. Length: 2 1/4 inches. For optimum performance, we recommend changing the oil in your small engine after the first five hours of use. After that, change the oil on a yearly basis or after every 50 hours of use (whichever comes first).

Small engine NGK spark plug (BPR6ES). If the engine does not start, the spark plug may be defective. The spark plug should be replaced periodically during regular maintenance.

Briggs & Stratton starter gear (also called a pinion gear), 16-tooth, plastic. The starter gear engages the flyhweel to start the engine. If the teeth on the starter gear are worn out, the engine may not start.

Briggs & Stratton in-line fuel filter. If the fuel filter is clogged, it will restrict the flow of fuel to the carburetor. As a result, the engine may not start.

Screw, HH

Fuel Shut-off Valve, In-Line Valve, 90 Degree Valve, 3.5 & 5 HP Industrial Plus

Gasket-float bowl

Briggs & Stratton flywheel key. The flywheel key aligns the flywheel in the correct position on the crankshaft. If the engine stops suddenly due to hitting a hard object, the flywheel key shears in half to prevent damage to the engine. If the flywheel key is broken, the engine won't start.

Cap assembly- fuel tank

Oil filter
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