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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.

Tecumseh carburetor repair 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.

Bow Tie Cotter Pin

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 bowl gasket

Small engine Champion spark plug (RJ19LM). If the engine does not start, the spark plug may be defective. The spark plug should be replaced periodically during regular maintenance.

Briggs & Stratton Spark Plug (RJ19LM). If the engine does not start or runs poorly then the spark plug may be defective and will need replacement.

Small engine recoil starter assembly. This item includes the pulley and spring. The recoil starter engages the drive cup on the flywheel to start the engine when pulled.

MTD 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.

Carburetor gasket

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).

Tecumseh air cleaner (or air filter). If the air filter is clogged or dirty, the engine may not start or may run rough.

Fuel cap assembly

Tecumseh carburetor bowl gasket. If this gasket is torn or damaged, the engine may run rough. Be sure to clean the surfaces around the carburetor gasket before installing it.
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