This is a Genuine OEM replacement part used on variety of Lawn and Garden Equipment Engines. This part is made out of Rubber and it is sold individually. If the carburetor is leaking fuel it is recommended to replace the Bowl Gasket. Gaskets and O-rings are a common source of problems. They eventually shrink, causing fuel and air leaks that lead to poor engine performance.
Gasket-float Bowl 281165S
OEM part for: Briggs & Stratton Engines, Toro
Part Number: 281165S
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This Gasket-float Bowl will fit the following 5573 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Engine Parts
- Generator Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 4202, 281165
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Float bowl was leaking gas due to gasket and seal
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts that were ordered and delivered by ereplacement parts were a perfect fit and fixed my ongoing problem!
Gasoline was getting into the engine block and hydro locked the cylinder
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver
White smoke. Engine knocked and stalled. Crankcase filled with fuel.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
2. Unscrewed bell to expose float and needle valve.
3. Removed float by sliding out pin.
4. Removed needle valve.
5. Removed brass seat by tapping with 1/4" tap, inserting bolt, and pulling out with press.
6. Lightly tapped in new seat.
7. Replaced needle valve, float and bell gasket.
8. Reinstalled bell.
9. Reinstalled carburetor.
gas running out of carb., wouldn't idle
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, small pick, razor blade
carburetor leaking gas into crankcase
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, tap to remove seat in carb
The engine engine bent the intake push rod . did not know why.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
pulled the head off to see what was in the engine to bent the rod .
seen nothing to bent the rod cleaned off the carbon from the piston .
clean surfaces and re assemble the engine .
working perfectly now .
Fuel bowl was leaking.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Gas leaking around bowl
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
leaked gas
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Needle in carbarator not shuting of gas. rubber tip old
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
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