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Gasket--Breather

Part Number: 697109

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Product Information

Manufacturer: Briggs and Stratton, Toro, Lawn Boy

Product Number: 697109

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.01 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide

Description:

It is a genuine OEM supplied replacement part which is designed for use with Briggs and Stratton engines commonly installed on lawn and garden equipment.This is a special gasket which is used to provide an air-tight seal for the breather, please make sure to check appropriate diagrams of your model for correct location and use of this hardware. It is a high-quality gasket which is made of durable composite material and it is sold individually, note that over time gaskets tend to deteriorate and crack eventually requiring replacement.

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Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Toro

Lawn Boy

81228 (250000001-250999999)(2005) Precision Z310 Riding Mower
81229 (250000001-250999999)(2005) Precision Z330 Lx Riding Mower
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81243 (260000001-260999999)(2006) Precision Z330 Lx Riding Mower

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Products Compatibility

This item works with the following types of products:

• Engine
• Lawn Tractor

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Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You

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Tool Type:

Lawn Tractor

Parts Used:

Puller-Flywheel - 19203

Gasket--Breather - 697109

Reed--Breather - 697124

Cover--Breather Passage - 794682

Breather Tube - 794683

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

1-2 hours

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set

Briggs and Stratton 19hp engine was using oil. (Breather not working)

1. Removed hood from tractor.
2. Removed fan shroud from engine
3. Removed flywheel (used flywheel puller)
4. Removed Breather cover, gasket, reed valve and tube.
5. Replaced old parts with new.
6. Reinstalled flywheel, fan, fan shroud.
7. Started engine. Works, no smoke.

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Tool Type:

Lawn Tractor

Parts Used:

Gasket--Breather - 697109

Reed--Breather - 697124

Cylinder Head Gasket - 796584

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, None

Engine Smoking

Read about smoking engine (muffler) issues on several blogs and books. This led me to believe that the smoke issue on my tractor was either the breather or head gasket. I ordered a head gasket, breather gasket and the reed. Figured do them all at once. While waiting for the parts to arrived I decided to use the tractor one more time. Although the engine started I could not engaged the mower belt.
I found that the deck was clogged with leaves grass and whatever and had hardened over winter. It took a while to clean out as it was really bad. Finally got the belts to engage again and to my surprise no smoke from the exhaust. I've used it several times and the smoke seems to have stopped. I investigated the pulleys and belts further, belts are fine but there are a few stops which rest against the blade pulleys at rest that had nearly worn through. I believe that all the clogging was adding stress back to the engine and causing the smoke. I'm sure some of the material was pressing against pulleys and belts and just making the engine work harder. Not sure if my interpretation is correct but thought I would pass it on.Haven't used the parts yet.

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Product Information

Manufacturer: Briggs and Stratton, Toro, Lawn Boy

Product Number: 697109

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.01 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide