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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairBriggs & Stratton Small Engine On-Off Switch Replacement #692310 
Briggs & Stratton Small Engine On-Off Switch Replacement #692310
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the on-off switch on Briggs & Stratton small engines. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the engine will not start or stop.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the on/off switch on this briggs and stratton engine…
2
… you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver, a 10mm socket, a 10mm wrench, and needle-nose pliers.
3
Before you begin this procedure, make sure the engine has cooled.
4
We also recommend there be little or no fuel in the tank.
5
Using the 5/16th inch nut driver, unthread the two screws securing the throttle cover plate.
6
Shift the throttle lever to the right so you can detach the plate.
7
Next, use the 10mm socket to unthread the two front screws securing the fuel tank to the bracket.
8
Use the 10mm wrench to unthread the two rear screws securing the tank.
9
Move the tank out of the way.
10
Use the needle-nose pliers to depress the tab to release the on/off switch from the bracket.
11
Straighten the switch wire then bend the metal retaining tab to release the wire and remove the old switch.
12
To install the new on/off switch…
13
… bend the retaining tab and insert the wire into the hole in the plastic…
14
… then snap the switch tab into place in the bracket.
15
Reposition the tank on the bracket… then rethread the rear and front screws.
16
Reposition the throttle cover plate…
17
… and rethread the screws.
18
If necessary, refill the fuel tank and the engine should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the on-off switch on Briggs & Stratton small engines. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the engine will not start or stop.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the on/off switch on this briggs and stratton engine…
2
… you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver, a 10mm socket, a 10mm wrench, and needle-nose pliers.
3
Before you begin this procedure, make sure the engine has cooled.
4
We also recommend there be little or no fuel in the tank.
5
Using the 5/16th inch nut driver, unthread the two screws securing the throttle cover plate.
6
Shift the throttle lever to the right so you can detach the plate.
7
Next, use the 10mm socket to unthread the two front screws securing the fuel tank to the bracket.
8
Use the 10mm wrench to unthread the two rear screws securing the tank.
9
Move the tank out of the way.
10
Use the needle-nose pliers to depress the tab to release the on/off switch from the bracket.
11
Straighten the switch wire then bend the metal retaining tab to release the wire and remove the old switch.
12
To install the new on/off switch…
13
… bend the retaining tab and insert the wire into the hole in the plastic…
14
… then snap the switch tab into place in the bracket.
15
Reposition the tank on the bracket… then rethread the rear and front screws.
16
Reposition the throttle cover plate…
17
… and rethread the screws.
18
If necessary, refill the fuel tank and the engine should be ready for use.
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