Part Location Diagram of 693981 Briggs and Stratton Gasket-float Bowl
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Gasket-float Bowl 693981

Manufactured by:
Briggs and Stratton
ERP Number:
ERP9064482
Part Number:
693981
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This is a Genuine OEM Authorized Gasket 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. When replacing this Gasket you would need a Screwdriver and a set of Wrenches.

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This part works with the following brands:
  • Briggs and Stratton
  • Toro
  • Cub Cadet
  • Lawn Boy
  • Simplicity
  • Craftsman
This part works with the following products:
  • Engine
  • Lawn Mower
  • Snow Blower
  • Pressure Washer
  • Chipper Shredder
Part# 693981 replaces these:
280492, 4258, 693981, T280492,

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Engine would not run without the choke being partially on.

David from Mitchells, Virginia

9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
792006, 795643, 693981
Determined that the engine was not getting enough gas. removed all of the linkages attached to the carburetor and then removed the carburetor from the engine. Disassembled the carburetor, used an aerosol carburetor cleaner to clean the parts, then scraped off all of the old gasket material that was left on the carburetor. Used a small o-r ing pick to remove the old needle seat. Again, using the aerosol cleaner, cleaned the opening making sure no particles from the old seat were left there. installed the new seat, (this was a Briggs engine, so the side of the seat with groves went into the carburetor first), installed the new needle valve and float (reused the old float), reassembled the carburetor. Installed the new spacer and carburetor on the engine and attached all of the linkages. Cranked the engine, it started and would run and idle with the choke completely off. This repair was completely successful.
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The seat for the needle was in up side down

Michael from Detroit, Michigan

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
693981, 398188
I took off the air cleaner and the float bowl, removed the float and needle. looked up the hole with a mirror and flash light and saw the seats groved edge. stuck a long screw in the seat hole and pulled it out. sprayed with carburator cleaner and installed the new seat with the groved edge facing away from the float. installed the needl e and bowl gasket. forgot to get bottom gasket so I used the old one. filled with gass and checked for leakes. started on first pull. thats it, MIKE
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Fuel bowl leaking

Stephe from Dallas, Texas

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
693981
1) Pinch the fuel line closed using the vice-grips. There is a special tool for this also.
2) Unscrew the jet/bolt at the bottom of the bowl using a 1/2\" socket.
3) Pull the bowl straight down being careful not to disturb the floats.
4) Dump the fuel in the bowl and clean it.
5) Also a good time to clean the jet. Compressed air will usually do.
6) Replace the gasket, making sure its not twisted
7) Carefully lift it back up to mate with the carb, making sure the gasket does not get pinched or stretched and that the floats are not disturbed.
8) Screw the jet/bolt back in. Remember that it has a gasket too, and that you should replace it at this time as well.
9) Remove the vice grips and check for leaks.
10) Done

Fuel leaks on the carb will be caused by 1) Supply line clamp or line needs to be replaced, 2) Bowl gasket 3) Jet/bolt gasket as just described, or if all those are OK, its most likely the floats not closing the needle valve. Remove the bowl and see what is causing it.
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Blew a head gasket

Joe from Olyphant, Pennsylvania

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Tripped head off, inspected all parts, cleaned carburetor bowl while I had it off the engine.
I checked to make sure head and cylinder surface wasn\'t warped, de-carboned piston top and head. Re-assembled.
This type of repair is pretty straight forward.
If your new to this, keep nuts and bolts organized, and it goes easy !!
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leaking gas. Bad carb float

David from Seward, Nebraska

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
801423, 801422, 693981
Unscrewed bolt holding float bowl. Removed pin holding float. Float and needle valve comes apart as 1 piece. Put back in reverse order.
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Float bowl gasket was leaking and threads on the old bolt were messed up.

Tim from Layton, Utah

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
697355, 693981, 271716
Put the new gasket on the float bowl and installed it with the new bolt.
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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

1 person found this instruction helpful.
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 uto 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!
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Carb bowl gasket dry rotted and leaking

James from Troutville, Virginia

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
693981
Removed carb bowl ordered new gasket and replaced it. BINGO! problem solved.
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Fuel leaking from carb

Thomas from Lakeland, Florida

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
693981
Remove the float bowl and replace the gasket
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leaking fuel bowl and tines not turmning

Earl from Pocono pines, Pennsylvania

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Parts Used:
693981, 532132673
put new fuel bowl in and replaced missing clevis pins
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