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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairBriggs & Stratton Small Engine Fuel Tank Replacement #799863 
Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Fuel Tank Replacement #799863
Total Parts Cost
$NaN03:20
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fuel tank on Briggs & Stratton small engines. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
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 fuel tank on this briggs and stratton engine…
2
… you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver, a 10mm socket, a 10mm wrench, and pliers.
3
Before you begin this procedure, make sure the engine has cooled…
4
… and the fuel tank is empty.
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 secuing the fuel tank to the bracket.
8
Use the 10mm wrench to unthread the two rear screws securing the tank.
9
Use the pliers to release the spring clamp securing the fuel line and pull the line off to fully release the old tank.
10
To install the new fuel tank…
11
… first insert the cap retainer into the tank and thread on the cap.
12
Now attach the fuel line to the port…
13
… and secure it with the spring clamp.
14
Position the tank on the bracket… then rethread the rear and front screws.
15
Reposition the throttle cover plate…
16
… and rethread the screws.
17
Fill the new tank with fuel and the engine should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fuel tank on Briggs & Stratton small engines. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
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 fuel tank on this briggs and stratton engine…
2
… you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver, a 10mm socket, a 10mm wrench, and pliers.
3
Before you begin this procedure, make sure the engine has cooled…
4
… and the fuel tank is empty.
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 secuing the fuel tank to the bracket.
8
Use the 10mm wrench to unthread the two rear screws securing the tank.
9
Use the pliers to release the spring clamp securing the fuel line and pull the line off to fully release the old tank.
10
To install the new fuel tank…
11
… first insert the cap retainer into the tank and thread on the cap.
12
Now attach the fuel line to the port…
13
… and secure it with the spring clamp.
14
Position the tank on the bracket… then rethread the rear and front screws.
15
Reposition the throttle cover plate…
16
… and rethread the screws.
17
Fill the new tank with fuel and the engine should be ready for use.
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