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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.
Gasket-float Bowl 693981
OEM part for: Briggs and Stratton
Part Number: 693981
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- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
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This Gasket-float Bowl will fit the following 14696 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Briggs and Stratton
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 4258, 280492
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All parts for the carberator worked perfect, Thanks.
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August 20, 2021
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Easy repair, worked perfectly.
My lawnmower is working great again.
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September 15, 2020
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During this Corona virus problem this company have the parts available and delivered faster than other big companies. I recomend them.
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April 14, 2020
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Easy repair
Tiller working again just in time for spring planting, Boss is happy
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March 18, 2020
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September 28, 2019
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June 7, 2019
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At least i got one part I ordered
I initially ordered three parts for my lawn mower, took them a week to tell me only one of the parts was in stock I emailed them back and told them to go ahead and ship the one that was in stock. Took two weeks to finally get the one parts they had. Ridiculous, will not be doing business here again.
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Fuel bowl leaking
Stephe - September 28, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Vice grips, nitrile gloves
Parts Used
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.
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 - June 24, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
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
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!!
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 - December 15, 2022
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, pick
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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leaking fuel bowl and tines not turmning
Earl - June 3, 2021
Tool Type
Cultivator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
Parts Used
put new fuel bowl in and replaced missing clevis pins
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float bowl leaked
James - January 1, 2021
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
shut off fuel feed
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
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
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Carb. needed new float seat
James - July 16, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Nutdriver
Removed Carb.
Took off bowl
Pulled Float
Took out old needle valve seat
Replaced seat
Replaced float
Replaced bowl with new gasket
Installed carb.
Mower started on first pull
Took off bowl
Pulled Float
Took out old needle valve seat
Replaced seat
Replaced float
Replaced bowl with new gasket
Installed carb.
Mower started on first pull
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Dirty carb and fuel tank.
James - May 18, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Removed and cleaned carb and fuel tank. Overhauled the carb then put it all back together. All went well.
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Float valve stuck uv ate bracket
Elbert - October 11, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Parts cleaner
Replace cable bracket clean paint rusty parts push handle. Remove Flote bowl remove float valve clean all parts in parts cleaner mask paint bowl adjust to factory spec reassemble add fluids. Start run mow on hour make needed adjustment replace decals open vent gas cap. Run mow 30 min
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Float and sealing washer leaking gasoline
Ramon - February 17, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Since I have done before it was an easy task. However this time to make sure float was placed correctly I decide to removed the carburetor installed the float and washer and put the carburetor back in place and the air filter and cover.
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Rickey - October 5, 2018
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, old tupperware pan for parts
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 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!
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!
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