Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairBriggs & Stratton Small Engine Muffler Guard Replacement #593953

Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Muffler Guard Replacement #593953

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the muffler guard 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

Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace the muffler guard on this briggs and stratton engine…
2
… you will need a 7mm socket and a 10mm socket with an extension.
3
Before you begin this procedure, make sure the engine and muffler have cooled.
4
Using the 7mm socket, unthread the four mounting screws securing the guard to the muffler.
5
Use the 10mm socket with an extension to unthread the rear screw securing the guard’s mounting strap to the bracket.
6
You can now fully remove the old guard.
7
To install the new muffler guard…
8
… position it over the muffler…
9
… then thread the screw to secure the strap to the bracket.
10
Thread the four front mounting screws to secure the guard to the muffler.
11
The engine should now be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the muffler guard 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
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the muffler guard on this briggs and stratton engine…
2
… you will need a 7mm socket and a 10mm socket with an extension.
3
Before you begin this procedure, make sure the engine and muffler have cooled.
4
Using the 7mm socket, unthread the four mounting screws securing the guard to the muffler.
5
Use the 10mm socket with an extension to unthread the rear screw securing the guard’s mounting strap to the bracket.
6
You can now fully remove the old guard.
7
To install the new muffler guard…
8
… position it over the muffler…
9
… then thread the screw to secure the strap to the bracket.
10
Thread the four front mounting screws to secure the guard to the muffler.
11
The engine should now be ready for use.

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