Easy
15-30 minutes
This is a genuine manufacturer-approved replacement rocker switch which is specially designed for use with Briggs and Stratton engines commonly installed on lawn and garden equipment. It is the part of the unit handling on/off operations, over time it may wear out and begin to fail eventually requiring a replacement. Keep in mind this high-quality plastic body component is sold individually.
Switch-rocker 697854
OEM part for: Briggs and Stratton
Part Number: 697854
$13.85
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This Switch-rocker will fit the following 3116 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Briggs and Stratton
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On/off switch was bad , fuel shut off valve and tank grommet was leaking fuel
Vic - September 19, 2019
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Small pry bar
Removed housing that the on off switch was in depressed the ends of the switch with flat head screwdriver and pushed it out.
Put wires on new switch in proper order and snaplocked back into place.
Tilted unit gas tank to put fuel away from the valve end , removed gas line, pulled and wiggled the gas valve out of grommet.
Pried grommet out of tank with small pry bar, pressed new grommet , pressed valve into grommet
Put wires on new switch in proper order and snaplocked back into place.
Tilted unit gas tank to put fuel away from the valve end , removed gas line, pulled and wiggled the gas valve out of grommet.
Pried grommet out of tank with small pry bar, pressed new grommet , pressed valve into grommet
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Short in on/off switch
Claude - April 19, 2018
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver, None
Parts Used
Removed plastic cover removed old switch replaced new switch replaced plastic cover
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On/Off Sw. failed.
Timothy - September 24, 2016
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Used a small screwdriver to press in the plastic side tabs in to remove the switch. Put the wire in the same place from the old switch to the new switch, then pressed the new switch back in.
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