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Air Filter Cartridge

Part Number: 491588B
Briggs and StrattonHusqvarnaToroLawn BoyTroy-BiltCraftsmanVanguard - Briggs & Stratton
Availability: 25+ in stock
Price: $6.29
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*This part replaces obsolete part #: 491588S ((Rectangular)), 5043K, 30-710, 491588s and 491588.

Product Information
Specifications
  • Dimensions
  • 5-1/4 Inches x 4-1/2 Inches
  • Height 3/4 Inch
Part Type: Air Filter
Description:
This is a genuine OEM replacement part, it is sold individually.
The purpose of this filter is to help eliminate dirt, dust and debris from contaminating the carburetor and damaging the engine.
A dirty air filter can cause the engine from operating properly.
This filter can be cleaned a time or two by using an air supply. But it is advised to replace it once it becomes dirty.
Frequently Purchased With
Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Briggs and Stratton
Husqvarna
Toro
16400 (1000001-1999999)(1991) Lawn Mower
16400 (2000001-2999999)(1992) Lawn Mower
16400 (3900001-3999999)(1993) Lawn Mower
16400 (4900001-4999999)(1994) Lawn Mower
16400 (5900001-5999999)(1995) Lawn Mower
16400 (6900001-6999999)(1996) Lawn Mower
16401 (1000001-1999999)(1991) Lawn Mower
16401 (2000001-2999999)(1992) Lawn Mower
16401 (39000001-39999999)(1993) Lawn Mower
16401 (4900001-4999999)(1994) Lawn Mower
16401 (59000001-59999999)(1995) Lawn Mower
16401 (6900001-6999999)(1996) Lawn Mower
16401 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Lawn Mower
16401 (890000001-899999999)(1998) Lawn Mower
16402 (1000001-1999999)(1991) Lawn Mower
16403 (1000001-1999999)(1991) Lawn Mower
16403 (2000001-2999999)(1992) Lawn Mower
16404 (1000001-1999999)(1991) Lawn Mower
16404 (2000001-2999999)(1992) Lawn Mower
20010 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20010 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20010 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20010 (220000001-220999999)(2002) Lawn Mower
20020 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20020 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20021 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20021 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20021 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20022 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20022 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20022 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20023 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20023 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20023 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20023C (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20025 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20025 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20025 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20028 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20028 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20028 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20029 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20030 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20030 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20030 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20033 (220000001-220999999)(2002) Lawn Mower
20033 (230000001-230999999)(2003) Lawn Mower
20033 (240000001-240999999)(2004) Lawn Mower
20035 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20036 (220000001-220999999)(2002) Lawn Mower
20036 (230000001-230999999)(2003) Lawn Mower
20036 (240000001-240999999)(2004) Lawn Mower
20037 (220000001-220999999)(2002) Lawn Mower
20037 (230000001-230999999)(2003) Lawn Mower
20037 (240000001-240999999)(2004) Lawn Mower
20041 (250000001-250999999)(2005) Lawn Mower
20042 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20042 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20042 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20043 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20043 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20043 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20045 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20045 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Lawn Mower
20045 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Lawn Mower
20047 (260000001-260999999)(2006) Lawn Mower
20048 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Lawn Mower
20049 (250000001-250999999)(2005) Lawn Mower
20053 (270000001-270999999)(2007) Lawn Mower
20053 (260000001-260999999)(2006) Lawn Mower
20053 (250000001-250999999)(2005) Lawn Mower
20054 (250000001-250999999)(2005) Lawn Mower
20054 (260000001-260999999)(2006) Lawn Mower
20054 (270000001-270999999)(2007) Lawn Mower
20055 (250000001-250999999)(2005) Lawn Mower
20055 (260000001-260999999)(2006) Lawn Mower
20055 (270000001-270999999)(2007) Lawn Mower
20056 (250000001-250999999)(2005) Lawn Mower
20056 (260000001-260999999)(2006) Lawn Mower
20056 (270000001-270999999)(2007) Lawn Mower
20058 (250000001-250999999)(2005) Lawn Mower
20058 (260000001-260999999)(2006) Lawn Mower
20062 (270000001-270999999)(2007) Lawn Mower
20064 (270000001-270999999)(2007) Lawn Mower
20064 (280000001-280070155)(2008) Lawn Mower
20064 (280070156-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20065 (270000001-270999999)(2007) Lawn Mower
20065 (280000001-280072441)(2008) Lawn Mower
20065 (280072442-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20066 (270000001-270999999)(2007) Lawn Mower
20066 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20067 (270000001-270999999)(2007) Lawn Mower
20067 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20068 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20086 (280000001-280011041)(2008) Lawn Mower
20086 (280011042-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20087 (280000001-280009000)(2008) Lawn Mower
20087 (280009001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20089 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20090 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20090 (290000001-290999999)(2009) Lawn Mower
20090C (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20090C (290000001-290999999)(2009) Lawn Mower
20091 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20091C (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20092 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20092C (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20093 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20093C (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20093C (290000001-290999999)(2009) Lawn Mower
20095 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20095C (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20101 (1000001-1999999)(1991) Lawn Mower
20110 (280000001-280001676)(2008) Lawn Mower
20110 (290000001-290999999)(2009) Lawn Mower
20111 (280000001-280001951)(2008) Lawn Mower
20111 (280001952-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20111 (290000001-290999999)(2009) Lawn Mower
20112 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20113 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Lawn Mower
20113 (290000001-290999999)(2009) Lawn Mower
20183B (4900001-4999999)(1994) Lawn Mower
20212 (1000001-1999999)(1991) Lawn Mower
20213 (1000001-1999999)(1991) Lawn Mower
20213 (2000001-2999999)(1992) Lawn Mower
20214 (1000001-1999999)(1991) Lawn Mower
20214 (2000001-2999999)(1992) Lawn Mower
20215 (1000001-1999999)(1991) Lawn Mower
20215 (2000001-2999999)(1992) Lawn Mower
20216 (1000001-1999999)(1991) Lawn Mower
20217 (1000001-1999999)(1991) Lawn Mower
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Questions & Answers

Looking for a air filters
Danny for model number 11A-426C211249883 asked on 2023-05-16
Hello Danny, thank you for your question. The Air Filter is BS-491588S and the Pre- Filter BS-493537S. We hope this helps.
eReplacementParts Team May 16, 2023
Hi, i am after a replacement air filter for my Toro 550 recycler. Do you have one and if so, how much would it cost? I'm based in the UK. Thank you.
Damien for model number 20808 asked on 2023-04-12
Hi Damien, Thank you for your question. The part number for the air filter cartridge is 491588B. We hope this helps!
eReplacementParts Team April 12, 2023
The air filter on my BS model 185432 is 4x8 1/4 type 0271E1
wiffool for model number 185432 asked on 2022-12-22
Hi Wiffool, Thank you for your question. The air filter cartridge listed for your engine measures approximately 8-3/4 inches by 4 inches. The part number listed for it is 710266. If you need help placing an order for it, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team December 22, 2022
Does this air filter fit my Troy Bilt model?
Michael for model number 11a-b2mr766 asked on 2022-12-16
Hello Michael, thank you for writing. For model 11A-B2MR766, the correct Air filter is 751-14632. We look forward to hearing from you.
eReplacementParts Team December 16, 2022
Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You
27 of 36 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Air Filter Cartridge - 491588B
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver
Lawn mower maintenance
Any successful do it yourself begins with the correct parts. Thank you eReplacements for stocking just what I needed. Just remove the air cleaner cover, then remove the old filter and install the new one and replace the cover.
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10 of 14 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Air Filter Cartridge - 491588B
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
Needed new air filter
Remove the front cover remove the old filter and insert the new filter, replace the cover.
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6 of 8 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Engine
Parts Used:
Air Filter Cartridge - 491588B
Seal-Dipstick Tube - 692296
Spacer-Carburetor - 792382
Carburetor - 790120
Base-A/C Primer - 692673
Carburetor Primer Bulb - 694395
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Pliers, Nutdriver
Pressure Washer engine carburetor flooding
1. removed air filter and cover.
2. removed primer base.
3. removed carburetor and gaskets
4. cleaned old gaskets from engine.
5. Installed new carburetor and gasket.
6. Installed new primer base, replaced because I wanted all new parts.
7. Installed new air filter and cover.
8. Primed and pulled rope, started on 2nd pull ran like new.
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2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Air Filter Cartridge - 491588B
Carburetor Overhaul Kit - 498260
Spark Plug - 591868
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
More than 2 hours
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Carb cleaner spray
Hard starting and poor performance once finally running
Removed old spark plug, correctly gapped and re-installed new spark plug purchased from e-replacementparts.com.
Removed old, dirty air filter, airbox assy. and gummed-up carburetor from engine. Dis-assembled airbox and carb completely - cleaning all the parts thoroughly with carb cleaner spray.
Re-assembled freshly cleaned carb with new carb overhaul kit from e-replacementparts.com.
Re-installed overhauled carb and airbox assy. back onto engine. Re-installed new air filter purchased from e-replacementparts.com and adjusted carb to specs.
Lawnmower engine now starts easily and has plenty of power!
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2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Generator
Parts Used:
Air Filter Cartridge - 491588B
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver
Dirty filter
Removed old and installed new!
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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Air Filter Cartridge - 491588B
Drive Cable - 946-04728A
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Lawn mower front wheel dive cable
Removed the top black plastic deck from both sides approx. 16-20 screws - bolts and underneath

Also be sure to Remove the spark Plug Wire so your don't accidently start the mover and cause injury's to your self and or others . I have mechanical experience so that helps.
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Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
RJ19HX Sm Eng Spark Plug - 973
Rear Wheel 8 x 1-3/4 - 584465301
Air Filter Cartridge - 491588B
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
30-60 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Socket set
Replaced a rear wheel, air filter, spark plug.
Everything came in one box just fine. Repair was easy. Well-done.
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Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Air Filter Cartridge - 491588B
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver
Air filter was dirty
1. Removed filter cover with screwdriver.
2. Took out old filter.
3. Cleaned out any debris such as grass and such.
4. Installed new air filter.
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2 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Ratchet Pawl - 281505S
Air Filter Cartridge - 491588B
Spark Plug - 796112S
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench, Drill, Drill Bits Spark plug socket
The Lawn Mower needed a general going over/ tune up
1. Removed the starter rope assembly by drilling out the rivets.
2. Removed the Screw with the ratchet pawls and replaced the missing one.
3. Re assembled and secured with rivets.
4. Replaced air filter by removing the single screw for the cover.
5. Replaced the spark plug.
6. Using a 13mm socket I removed the fuel bowl and cleaned with a rag.
7. Rinsed the bowl, and carburetor with carb cleaner. Then reassemble
8. Changed oil.
9. Removed the blade and sharpened
10. Reassembled and started it to make sure everything works.
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1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Lawn Mower
Parts Used:
Air Filter Cartridge - 491588B
Air Cleaner Gasket - 795629
Spark Plug - 796112S
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Socket set
Hard to start
Replaced spark plug, air cleaner gasket, and air cleaner cartridge.
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  • Was the correct part
    The original was very dirty. The new one was an improvement.
    George - 4 days ago Verified Purchase
    Air Filter
    The air filter purchased for my lawnmower was an exact fit. Lawnmower runs much better now.
    Guest - 10 days ago Verified Purchase
    Air filter for a 14 year old mower.
    Easy to locate part. It was in inventory, fit & arrived quickly. Thanks.
    Robert - June 26, 2023 Verified Purchase
    Easy to find parts
    At replacement parts it is easy to find the correct parts and I live really close so I can go pick them up!
    Guest - June 10, 2023 Verified Purchase
    Clean Air
    The air filter arrived quickly and in great shape. Lawnmower sounds a lot better.
    Guest - June 8, 2023 Verified Purchase
    Fast, smooth and easy.
    I needed a filter fir my push mower. It was easy to locate and purchase and delivery was quick.
    Ginny Buccheri - May 27, 2023 Verified Purchase
    The correct part.
    The part received in perfect condition and replacement was easy. It fits perfectly.
    Guest - May 18, 2023 Verified Purchase
    worked as expected
    Everything fit lawnmower works like new.
    Guest - May 17, 2023 Verified Purchase
    It's a filter, it fit
    It's not complex
    Jeffrey - May 5, 2023 Verified Purchase
    Air filter for my Toro 22” lawn mower.
    Looks and fits just like the original. Fast shipping also.
    Guest - April 28, 2023 Verified Purchase
    Verified Purchase
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