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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairBriggs & Stratton Small Engine Brake Spring Replacement Part # 692135
Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Brake Spring Replacement Part # 692135
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$9.53Estimated Savings
$112.5002:10
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the brake spring on a Briggs and Stratton small engine. The most common reason for replacing the brake spring is when the engine won’t start.
All of the information for this brake spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Briggs & Stratton, MTD
Tools needed: 5/16 inch socket or nut driver, pliers
All of the information for this brake spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Briggs & Stratton, MTD
Tools needed: 5/16 inch socket or nut driver, pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the brake spring on your engine first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now loosen the rope guide wing nut and remove the starter rope.
4
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the bolts securing the blower housing cover.
5
Lift off the cover.
6
If still intact, use pliers to disconnect the old brake spring from the brake bracket and arm.
7
Install the new brake spring by hooking one end onto the brake arm and the other end onto the bracket.
8
Replace the blower housing cover then thread and tighten the bolts to secure.
9
Depress the bail arm extend the starter rope and hook the rope on the guide.
10
Tighten the rope guide wing nut.
11
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your engine should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the brake spring on a Briggs and Stratton small engine. The most common reason for replacing the brake spring is when the engine won’t start.
All of the information for this brake spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Briggs & Stratton, MTD
Tools needed: 5/16 inch socket or nut driver, pliers
All of the information for this brake spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Briggs & Stratton, MTD
Tools needed: 5/16 inch socket or nut driver, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the brake spring on your engine first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now loosen the rope guide wing nut and remove the starter rope.
4
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the bolts securing the blower housing cover.
5
Lift off the cover.
6
If still intact, use pliers to disconnect the old brake spring from the brake bracket and arm.
7
Install the new brake spring by hooking one end onto the brake arm and the other end onto the bracket.
8
Replace the blower housing cover then thread and tighten the bolts to secure.
9
Depress the bail arm extend the starter rope and hook the rope on the guide.
10
Tighten the rope guide wing nut.
11
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your engine should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Brake Spring
$9.53
Total$0.00
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