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Filter-air Cleaner Fo 799579

Manufactured by:
Briggs and Stratton
ERP Number:
ERP9139145
Part Number:
799579
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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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This part works with the following brands:
  • Briggs and Stratton
  • MTD
  • Poulan
  • Craftsman
This part works with the following products:
  • Engine
  • Lawn Mower
Part# 799579 replaces these:
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I need the start-stop cable, air filter, spark plug wire, and spark plug do you have these?
Dale For model number 961120127 00 - March 7, 2023

Hello Dale, We are glad you asked! The Spark Plug is 692051. The Magneto is 84005272. The spark plug Boot is 692076. The Air Foam Filter is 799579. The Cable is 532440934. It is the cable that stops the blade when the control handle is released. We are pleased to have been able to help.

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Does this part work on this model and does it come with a foam filter
Jimmy For model number 89502. 0055 - April 2, 2022

Hello Jimmy, thank you for your inquiry. The Foam Filter is sold separately as part 799579. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Breather filter
Zef For model number 12aa15w793 - May 23, 2023

Hello Zet, thank you for your question. We don't see a Breather Filter but we did find the Engine Foam Air Filter 799579. We hope this helps.

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May 23, 2023

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Air filter cover broke

charles from poinciana, Florida

7 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
595660, 799579
Put new filter on then snapped new cover in place
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carbuerutor was missing air filter,outer base cover and air cleaner cover

Elmer from Louisville, Kentucky

4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
595663, 595660, 799579, 590552
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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Air filter missing.

David from Yarmouth, Massachusetts

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
595660, 799579
Installed the replacement parts - easy and perfect fit. No tools needed.
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Parts got knocked off accidentally whole mowing in a dense area.

Mark from PERRYVILLE, Missouri

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
595660, 799579
Simply had to install the missing parts.
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Air filter was worn and dirty. mower blade was chipped and dull.

George from Baltimore, Maryland

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
942-0741A, 799579
To replace the air filter I removed the plastic cover plate which covers the filter, replaced the filter, and replaced the plastic cover plate. To replace the blade I removed the bolt which holds the blade, removed the old blade and replaced it with the new blade, inserted the bolt and tightened it.
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New mower was missing filter and filter cover

Joan from BRIGHTWOOD, Virginia

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
595660, 799579
Just put filter on and snaped on cover
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Mower would not start after winter storage

RODNEY from LOUISVILLE, Kentucky

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
595660, 799579
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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Air filter needed replaced, and primer bulb cracked.

Ricky from Marshall, Texas

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Parts Used:
799579
1. Took screws out of filter box and removed.
2. Installed new filter, primer bulb and filter box.
3. Primed carb and started engine, and finished mowing yard.
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Raimo from LLANO, Texas

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
799579, 692051
Changed the plug
Changed the air filter
Installed a fuel filter
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Air cleaner cover broke and needed a new filter

Kristen from Ashville, Ohio

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
595660, 799579
Put the foam filter inside the air cleanercover and snapped into place
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9139145
Manufacturer Part Number: 799579
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