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Filter-pre Cleaner 272403S

Manufactured by:
Briggs and Stratton
ERP Number:
ERP8940448
Part Number:
272403S
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Product Description

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This replacement foam filter element is used on Briggs and Stratton engines installed on lawn and garden equipment. It is an authentic OEM sourced part, not an aftermarket equivalent. This filter adds a second layer of protection against the dust and debris. Please note, the main pleated paper filter is sold separately. No tools are needed to replace this filter. • Remove the cover knob • Remove the filter cover • Take out the old filter • Secure the new one • Secure the filter cover

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This part works with the following brands:
  • Briggs and Stratton
  • Toro
  • Simplicity
  • Craftsman
This part works with the following products:
  • Engine
  • Lawn Tractor
  • Lawn Mower
Part# 272403S replaces these:
272403, 272403S,

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oil change and new pre cleaner filter needed

David from WILLIAMSVILLE, New York

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Parts Used:
492932S, 272403S
changed the oil and put new oil filter on. replaced pre cleaner filter.
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Filters were old and replaced

Michael from Saint Regis, Montana

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
496894S, 272403S
Manually
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oil leek at dipstick

james from MOLINE, Illinois

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
281370S, 496894S, 272403S
removed dipstick tube
put in new seal
reinstalled tube
changed dirty air filter
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Used lawn tractor/air filter cartridge and pre cleaner filter worn and filthy

Dwight from VANDERBILT, Michigan

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
496894S, 272403S
Unscrew the wing nut of filter housing and replaced cartridge and pre cleaner filter; cleaned interior of housing; replaced filter and cleaner.
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Had no compression

Shiloh from Silver bay, Minnesota

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Socket set
Drain the old pull everything apart replaced gaskets put back together
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Lawn tractor wouldn\'t start. Replaced the fuel filter and the air filter.

LuAnne from Moncks Corner, South Carolina

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Parts Used:
794421, 298090S, 272403S
Removed the old filters and replaced with the new.
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Mice ate the previous filter

brenda from WEARE, New Hampshire

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
272403S
Repair went well once I bought the correct part - I unfortunately forgot to put peppermint back on the lawn tractor and the mice ate the new filter, so, time to buy another and keep the part out of the tractor until I use it.
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Gear-Pinion had stripped out the teeth and the filter had simply dried out.

Forest from Masontown, Pennsylvania

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
695708, 272403S
1. Removed the starter cover.
2. Removed the pin holding the gear and its cover in place. (Had to use some WD-40 to loosen up the pin so it would come out more easily)
3. Loosened two bolts that were holding the starter motor on the engine in order to remove the spring and gear.
4. Replaced the gear.
5. Then I sim ply reversed the above steps.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP8940448
Manufacturer Part Number: 272403S
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