This is a genuine OEM supplied replacement part designed for use with Briggs and Stratton engines. This float controls fuel flow into the carburetor bowl by adjusting the needle valve. Includes a plastic float and a metal pin. To complete this repair you would need a wrench and pliers.
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Suspected problem due to ethanol damage to engine not designed to use it.
1. Drained fuel tank.
2. Removed shroud, air filter assembly and disconnected fuel line. (Good time to replace air filter)
3. Removed carburetor, noting manner of attachment of throttle linkage.
4. Disassembled float bowl from carb.
5.
... Read moreRemoved float, needle valve and needle valve seat.
6. Remove old air cleaner gasket.
7. Thoroughly cleaned carb and parts to be reused.
8. Replace needle valve seat per instructions supplied with new part.
9. Replace float and needle valve with new parts.
10. Reassembly float bowl on carb.
11. Reattach carb to engine, including reattachment of throttle linkage.
12. Reinstall fuel line. (Note: I recommend installing an in-line fuel strainer.)
13. Reinstall air filter assembly and shroud.
14. Fill fuel tank
15. Test run engine.
Engine now starts easy and has same power as before.
I try to avoid ethanol in my small engines even in those supposedly designed for it. It\'s a powerful solvent and a potential troublemaker in my experience.
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Pressure washer engine left standing for 7 years, carb gummed up, air filter broken off. Gas pouring out of carb.
1) Stripped the carb, ordered parts
2) Soaked the carb parts in NAPA carb cleaner
3) reassembled using the genuine B&S parts obtained from ereplacementparts.com
4) installed new plug
5) straightened out the bent air filter bracket, installed new cover and element.
6) engine started and ran on 3rd or 4th pull
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Old fuel float was cracked and, had sank to bottom of carburetor.
Disconnect fuel line from carburetor. Remove bowl on bottom of carburetor by removing nut. Carefully, remove the pin from the float and it will come off along with the fuel needle. Then just put back together. Do this outside because you will spill a bit of gas and it will stink until it dries out.
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Needle valve seal was melted due to ethanol in fuel
1.shut off fuel flow
2. Remove air cleaner assembly
3. Remove fuel line from carburetor
4. Remove carburetor bolts and throttle linkage
5. Unbolt carburetor bowl
6. Remove float and needle and old seal
7. Insert new seal with groove side down and press it
down using non-cutting end of drill bi
... Read moret sized to fit seal
tunnel
8. Install new needle and float assembly and other parts
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Fuel leak from carburetor.
David from OWASSO, Oklahoma
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Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Removed carburetor air filter
Removed carburetor
Removed float cover using half inch socket
Replaced float and needle valve and rubber bushing
Reinstalled carburetor
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Lawn Mower would surge at idle and under load (low rpm to higher rpm) on itÆs own
Rickey from GREENVILLE, Texas
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Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Briggs& Stratton motor 190cc on craftsman brand mower
1. Removed rope pull mechanism cover air breather. several 5/16 hex screws
2. Removed springs from carburetor choke mechanism.
3. Removed fuel line and fuel tank used 3/8 bolt to plug fuel line. Drained carb into cup.
3. Removed engine cover to have access to a
... Read moreuto choke and carburetor.
4. Removed carburetor two bolts.
5. Removed carburetor float bowl,float and needle.
6. Removed existing rubber seat below needle. used e-part number kit 398188 (see e-part diagram).
7. Reassembled all parts. added Fresh Non-Ethanol gas. Runs as good as when it was new. No more surging. No other adjustments needed. Thanks e-replacement parts!
1, Replaced bowl and gas line. Still leaked.
2. Replaced float and needle/Seat. Still leaked.
3. Re-seated the seat with more force. Smaller leak.
4. Re-seated the seat with More Force. Fixed.
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ERP Number: ERP8961149
Manufacturer Part Number: 398187
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