Briggs & Stratton Lawn Mower Small Engine Gas Tank #699374

Total Parts Cost

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Description

This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the gas tank on Briggs and Stratton small engines, commonly found in lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, wheeled edgers, pressure washers, and generators. The most common reason for replacing the gas tank is when the engine is leaking fuel.

All the information in this gas tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton, Toro, John Deere, Lawn Boy, Craftsman

Tools used: pan, clamp cutter, screwdriver, nutdriver, socket wrench

Step By Step Instructions

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Before you begin the repair, make sure the engine has cooled and remove the wire and boot from the spark plug.

Your first step is to drain the gas from your old tank.

Place a container under the tank outlet and release the clamp to remove the gas line.

Your next step is to remove the starter rope from the rope guide then remove the screws to release the engine cover.

Feed the starter handle through the cover and set the cover aside.

Now remove the screws to release the old gas tank and pull the old tank out.

Install the new gas tank by positioning it onto the engine housing and securing the screws.

Reconnect the gas line and secure it with the clamp.

Feed the starter handle through the engine cover then align the cover and secure it with the screws.

Loop the starter rope onto the guide.

You can now transfer the gasoline to the new tank then reattach the spark plug wire and boot.