Easy
30-60 minutes
This authentic OEM sealing washer is designed for your lawn equipment to create a tight seal within the carburetor body, preventing fuel or air leaks. If you notice any signs of leaks, such as dripping fuel or hissing sounds, it may indicate a faulty or worn-out sealing washer. Additionally, you might be experiencing engine performance issues like rough idling or difficulty starting. To replace the sealing washer, ensure that the machine is off and that the engine has cooled down. Remove the air breather cover and the filter itself, following the instructions provided in your user manual to access the carburetor. Depending on your specific equipment model, you may need to detach the springs from the carburetor choke mechanism, disconnect the fuel line and fuel tank, remove the choke lever, and detach the air breather base. Once you have located the carburetor, carefully unthread the main jet from the bottom of the carburetor bowl. Finally, slide off the old sealing washer, ensuring you take note of its positioning for accurate replacement. Please note that this sealing washer is sold individually.
Washer-sealing 271716
OEM part for: Briggs & Stratton Engines
Part Number: 271716
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This Washer-sealing will fit the following 15287 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Briggs & Stratton Engines
- Lawn Boy
- Toro
This item works with the following types of products:
- Engine
- Lawn Mower
- Snowblower
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float bowl leaked
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
unbolt fuel bowl and drain
remove old gaskets fuel bowl
install new gaskets and fuel bowl
tighten
turn on fuel
leak check
run snowblower check
Dirty carb and fuel tank.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Float valve stuck uv ate bracket
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Parts cleaner
Lawn mower revving up and down
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
2 replaced 2 gaskets and o ring
Problem solved
Float and sealing washer leaking gasoline
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, old tupperware pan for parts
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 auto 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!
Leaking gas
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Float bowl gasket was leaking and threads on the old bolt were messed up.
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Blew a head gasket
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
- Gasket-intake - 692555
- Gasket-float Bowl - 693981
- Washer-sealing - 271716
- Filter-a/c Cartridge - 697029
- Gasket-exhaust - 691893
- Gasket-rocker Cover - 691890
- Armature-magneto - 590454
- Gasket-cylinder Head - 697230
- Gasket-intake - 692668
- Gasket-intake - 697735
- Plug-spark - 692051
- Filter-fuel - 298090S
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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