This item is an authentic Briggs & Stratton replacement part that has been sourced to be used with portable generators. The metal valve is used to connect the fuel line to the fuel tank and to control the flow of fuel from the tank. This item is available as an individual replacement part.
Fuel Valve 310573GS
OEM part for: Briggs and Stratton
Part Number: 310573GS
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This part will fit the following 14 machines
Briggs and Stratton
This item works with the following types of products:
- Generator Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: BS 310573GS, 189133GS
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Cast Iron Fuel Valve had crystallized and cracked off even with the bottom of the fuel tank, leaking gasoline all over the garage floor.
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
2.) Placed fuel resistant sealant on new valve threads and threaded about half way into the threaded tank outlet.
3.) Chased the sealing nut with built in gasket up until snug against the bottom of the fuel tank (cast iron, don't over-tighten).
4.) I noticed that the fuel line seemed to be a little short, putting a fair amount of torque on the fuel shut off valve. Accordingly, I plan to insert a short piece of hose and barb into the fuel line so the added torque and vibration when running, don't set up another crack/failure at the bottom of the tank.
5.) I also ordered two valves so I would have a handy replacement should this valve fail again. I may simply replace the short fuel line with a longer fuel line piece to eliminate the in line splice.
6.) I also believe that ethanol in the fuel had swollen the rubber valve seal (on old valve) so that it was very difficult to open/close the valve by hand. If at all possible, use a high grade non-ethanol additive gasoline and the valve may remain operable longer.
Handle(knob) broken off on old valve
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Gas valve broke away from tank at threads
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Fuel valve broke off in tank
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Fuel shut off outlet to hose broke off
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Nutdriver
Parts Used
2. Removed fuel shut off valve.
3. Installed new shut off valve.
4. Replaced fuel line.
5. Attached to carburetor.
6. Replace the generator's carburetor and air filter housing.
7. Refueled tank and checked for leaks.
8. Started generator. Success.
9. Use common sense. Put parts back the way they were to start with.
10. I Watched a few U-Tube videos about replacing fuel lines and carburetors on Briggs and Stratton generators like mine.
Broken shutoff valve. Broken part of valve was in the tank.
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Generator shut off valve part broke off
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
When I purchased my generator I noticed it came with a bad fuel valve and first thing I did was placed my order through ereplacementparts.com and spoke with a representative.
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
Ethanol in the fuel shutoff. Rubber seals rotted.
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
Fuel would not come out of the valve when opened
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Screwdriver
Parts Used
2 Removed valve and replaced it being careful not to over tighten.
3 Still would not start. Had to open up and clear out passages of the carburetor because manufacture did not put a filter in line and rubber parts of the valve clogged the carburetor
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