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Part Number: 799579

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*This part replaces obsolete part #: and 796579.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Briggs and Stratton

Product Number: 799579

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.01 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide

Description:

This is an OEM sourced replacement foam air cleaner filter, it is not an aftermarket imitation. This high quality item is commonly used on Briggs and Stratton engines. It is designed to filter out dust and debris from contaminating the carburetor. To replace this part no tools would be needed. Simply remove the cover and replace the filter element.

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Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Briggs and Stratton

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Products Compatibility

This item works with the following types of products:

• Engine

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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Foam Air Filter - 799579

Base-Air Cleaner - 595663

Air Cleaner Cover - 595660

Screw - 590552

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Socket set

carbuerutor was missing air filter,outer base cover and air cleaner cover

installed the base to the carburetor, then the air filter, then the outer cover, primed the engine with primer button started on the first pull.

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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Foam Air Filter - 799579

Air Cleaner Cover - 595660

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers

Parts got knocked off accidentally whole mowing in a dense area.

Simply had to install the missing parts.

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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Foam Air Filter - 799579

Air Cleaner Cover - 595660

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Air filter cover broke

Put new filter on then snapped new cover in place

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Foam Air Filter - 799579

Air Cleaner Cover - 595660

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

, None

New mower was missing filter and filter cover

Just put filter on and snaped on cover

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Foam Air Filter - 799579

Cover-Air Cleaner - 595659

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

, No tools used for installation.

Air cleaner cover fell off and was run over.

Removed old foam element and reinstalled new element and installed new cover.

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Foam Air Filter - 799579

Air Cleaner Cover - 595660

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

, Glove

Loss air cleaner cover

Replace new foam filler then snap air cleaner cover over.

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Foam Air Filter - 799579

Air Cleaner Cover - 595660

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

, None

Broken

Just insert

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Foam Air Filter - 799579

Air Cleaner Cover - 595660

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver, carb cleaner

Mower would not start after winter storage

Removed the gas line. Removed the air filter( the cover was missing) and then removed the carb cover and choke arm. Removed the carb and took off float cover. Using carb cleaner I cleaned the jet valve of debris and cleaned the inside of the carb and choke. Put everything back together. Gassed and checked oil. Mower started on second pull and is running great. Parts order were exactly what I needed. Thanks.

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Foam Air Filter - 799579

Air Cleaner Cover - 595660

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

, none needed

filter and filter cover missing

replaced missing parts. mower started right up

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Spark Plug - 692051

Foam Air Filter - 799579

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

replace plug air filter great replacement!

replace plug and pull old filter and replace with new one snapped back into place and ready to roll!

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Great service!

Can always find whatever I need and the service is great!

Connee - July 24, 2020 Verified Purchase

Part replacement

The replacement air filter I received was the incorrect part for my Craftsman lawn mower. However the Briggs and Stratton customer service personnel were awesome and immediately corrected the error by mailing the correct filter within the week at no charge! Excellent service!!!!!

Guest - June 9, 2020 Verified Purchase

good parts

good parts, I was glad to find them when looking for replacement parts for my lawnmower. Was easy to order and fast delivery

Guest - August 19, 2019 Verified Purchase

Working as expected all ok

All ok. Parts fit. Thank you

Guest - June 27, 2019 Verified Purchase

Quick delivery of correct part

The website was good, correct parts and shipped quick!

Guest - April 29, 2019 Verified Purchase

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Product Information

Manufacturer: Briggs and Stratton

Product Number: 799579

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.01 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide