Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Rocker Cover Replacement #595245

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Description

This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the rocker cover on Briggs & Stratton small engines. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the engine is leaking oil.

All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton

Step By Step Instructions

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To replace the rocker cover on this briggs and stratton engine…

… you will need a 7mm socket and a 10mm socket with an extension and a 3/8th inch universal joint adapter.

Before you begin this procedure, make sure the engine and muffler have cooled.

Using the 7mm socket, unthread the four mounting screws securing the guard to the muffler.

Use the 10mm socket with an extension to unthread the rear screw securing the guard’s mounting strap to the bracket.

Remove the guard…

… and detach the breather tube from the rocker cover.

Now use the 10mm socket to unthread the four mounting screws securing the rocker cover to the cylinder head.

You will need to use the 3/8th inch universal joint adapter to unthread the top screw.

With the four screws unthreaded, you can detach the old cover.

Before you install the new rocker cover…

… remove the old gasket, if still intact, and clean off any residue.

Insert the top mounting screw through the new cover and slide the provided gasket over the screw.

Align the cover and gasket on the cylinder head and thread the screw.

Replace the remaining screws to fully secure the cover.

The longer screw goes on the bottom.

Insert the breather tube into the hole in the new cover.

Reinstall the muffler guard by positioning it over the muffler…

… then thread the screw to secure the strap to the bracket.

Thread the four front mounting screws to secure the guard to the muffler.

The engine should now be ready for use.