Old Briggs Stratton
Greens King IV: How Repowering Can Improve Performance by Ben Anton
Small engine vehicles have been revitalized and revamped over the last several years. Golf carts and hauling vehicles once innovative in the 1980s were still able to be improved upon in the areas of design, steering mechanism, vehicle weight and basic functionality. Mowers, however, have remained constant in their design and mechanics for quite some time. The single biggest area of improvement for golf course and large area mowers is in the engine. Recent small engine mechanics innovation has allowed designers to create more powerful, easier to maintain, and more efficient engines for these pieces of equipment. Though older model mowers may have quality engines that are still getting the job done, many landscapers or greens keepers may find that the engine does not provide the power or efficiency that a newer vehicle could. Buying a new mower in order to get the power of a modern small engine is not necessary if you consider repowering the vehicle instead.
What Is Repowering?
Repowering a small engine refers to installing a newer rebuilt engine into an existing vehicle in order to improve its performance and save on buying a brand new vehicle or motor. By repowering, a landscapers or golf course maintenance crew gets more than just swapping out an old engine for the same rebuilt model engine. Rather, a repower kit swaps out an old engine for a newer, better engine model built with the latest technology. Repowering results in a better small engine in a vehicle for the fraction of the price of buying a new one.
I Already Have A Quality Engine
If you are a smart consumer, you have already bought a large mower from a reputable brand that stands by its products. So, you may wonder why you would ever want to consider repowering. Consider the Jacobsen Greens King IV. Jacobsen has an incredible reputation for being a leading turf maintenance mowers and equipment manufacturer for over 100 years. The company’s Greens King IV has been one of their best selling vehicles for over a quarter of a century. These mowers, however, will last longer and perform better if their engines are updated to newer models.
The need to innovate and improve performance is well understood by Jacobsen. The company’s newer model Greens King IV has a 16 or 18 horse power Briggs & Stratton Vanguard gas engines. Older models have a 14 or 16 horse power Kohler engines. Improving the engine is important to the long-term life of the mower and to achieve better performance. This is why so many are choosing to repower their landscaping mowers • • ” to give their well-maintained older models more power and extend their life.
Jacobsen Greens King IV is a popular landscaping mower and hauling vehicle manufacturer. As such, there are a variety of repower kits available. There are Briggs & Stratton Vanguard small engines or Kohler small engine rebuild kits available, depending on what engine is currently installed in the GV IV. Diesel models are also great candidates for repower kits. Those landscapers with other mowers brands, something other than a Jacobsen, can easily find a repower kit compatible with their model too.
Where Do I Find A Repower Kit?
Small engine repower or rebuild kits are available from several certified dealers online. When looking for a kit, make sure the one you purchase comes with a warranty that you would expect from the original factory dealer. They are available. This will give you piece of mind and assurance that the quality of your machine will remain intact. After all, repowering a small engine is a step toward improving the value of your mower and extending its life.
~Ben Anton, 2008
About the Author
Have a landscaping mower that needs repair?
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Old Start of 1953 Briggs and Stratton 5s on a Reel Mower
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PLATE – PAWL FRICTION PART 691529 NEW OLD SOCK $5.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON TAPPET – VALVE PART 63788 NEW OLD STOCK $4.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PULLER NUT PART 19140 NEW OLD STOCK $12.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON SPACER – INTAKE ELBOW 210596 NEW OLD STOCK $9.95 |
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ONE BRIGGS & STRATTON SCREW – SLOTTED PART 691671 NEW OLD STOCK $2.12 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON CLAMP – CASING PART 22372 NEW OLD STOCK $1.24 |
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One Genuine Briggs & Stratton Gasket Intake Part 270972 New Old Stock $1.24 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON LOCK – PISTON PIN PART 26026 NEW OLD STOCK $1.12 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON STRAP – STARTER PART 221443 NEW OLD STOCK $9.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PIN – FLOAT HINGE PART 23114 NEW OLD STOCK $1.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON SEAL – OIL PART 393812 NEW OLD STOCK $1.24 |
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ONE SET OF 2 BRIGGS STRATTON PAWL RATCHET PART 808166 UNOPENED NEW OLD STOCK $5.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON DIAPHRAGM – CARBURETOR PART 691871 NEW OLD STOCK $3.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON SCREEN – ROTATING PART 223006 NEW OLD STOCK $7.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PLUNGER HOLE GAGE PART 19067 NEW OLD STOCK $6.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON VALVE – EXHAUST PART 261503 NEW OLD STOCK $12.95 |
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ONE BRIGGS & STRATTON SPRING FRICTION PART 691855 UNOPENED NEW OLD STOCK $1.24 |
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ONE BRIGGS & STRATTON ANCHOR – REWIND SPRING PART 221014 NEW OLD STOCK $1.12 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON SPRING – VALVE PART 26826 NEW OLD STOCK $3.95 |
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BRIGGS & STRATTON LOCK – PISTON PIN 691866 UNOPENED NEW OLD STOCK $1.24 |
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ONE BRIGGS & STRATTON SCREW SLOTTED – SELF TAP 1/4″ LG. THD. 92265 NEW OLD STOCK $1.12 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PAWL – RATCHET PART 281505S UNOPENED NEW OLD STOCK $1.24 |
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BRIGGS & STRATTON SPRING – DIODE PART 261269 NEW OLD STOCK $1.24 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON TUBE – BREATHER PART 230346 NEW OLD STOCK $3.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON LEVER – CONTROL PART 22814 NEW OLD STOCK $4.95 |
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ONE BRIGGS & STRATTON LOCKNUT – MUFFLER 1″ PIPE THD PART 691808 NEW OLD STOCK $1.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON ROD – CONTROL PART 230680 NEW OLD STOCK $6.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON LINK – GOVERNOR PART 260872 NEW OLD STOCK $1.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PIN – ROPE PULLEY PART 231048 NEW OLD STOCK $1.24 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON ROD – GOVERNOR CONTROL PART 230039 NEW OLD STOCK $6.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON STOP – CONTROL ROD PART 230253 NEW OLD STOCK $4.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PLUG GAGE PART 19178 NEW OLD STOCK UNOPENED $44.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON LOCK CONECTING ROD SCREW PART 22856 NEW OLD STOCK $4.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON SHIELD – HEAT PART 222981 & 690477 NEW OLD STOCK $9.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON VALVE – NEEDLE PART 231533 NEW OLD STOCK $4.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON BRACKET CHOKE LEVER 223887 & 691756 NEW OLD STOCK $1.95 |
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ONE BRIGGS & STRATTON RING – RETAINING 691124 UNOPENED NEW OLD STOCK $1.24 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON LINK – GOVERNOR PART 260661 NEW OLD STOCK $1.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON GASKET – INTAKE PART 270070 NEW OLD STOCK $2.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON RETAINER – NEEDLE VALVE PART 23117 NEW OLD STOCK $4.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON WASHER PART 220680 & 690390 NEW OLD STOCK $1.24 |
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BRIGGS & STRATTON SCREW PART 691664 UNOPENED NEW OLD STOCK $1.24 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PULLER NUT PART 19141 NEW OLD STOCK $12.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON GASKET – PUMP PART 271025 NEW OLD STOCK $1.12 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON WASHER PART 22235 AND 690257 NEW OLD STOCK $1.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON DEFLECTOR – MUFFLER PART 221861 NEW OLD STOCK $4.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON GASKET – FLOAT BOWL 692190 UNOPENED NEW OLD STOCK $1.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON RETAINER – SPRING PART 224321 NEW OLD STOCK $3.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON BUSHING – VALVE GUIDE PART 230655 NEW OLD STOCK $9.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON BRACKET – CARBURETOR PART 221611 NLA NEW OLD STOCK $3.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON VALVE – EXHAUST PART 212004 NEW OLD STOCK $7.95 |
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 292149 IGNITION CABLE new in box new old stock $7.50 |
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 299884 intake valve new in box new old stock $3.00 |
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 230802 BREATHER TUBE new in box new old stock $5.00 |
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BRIGGS & STRATTON OIL FILLER TUBE FOR 92500 &92900 SERIES ENGINES NEW OLD STOCK $7.50 |
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briggs and stratton 299885 exhaust valve new old stock in box vintage $3.00 |
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 67298 breather tube new in box new old stock $3.00 |
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 293962 FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY new in box new old stock $5.00 |
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 295587 PISTON ASSEMBLY new in box new old stock $9.99 |
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New old stock Briggs & Stratton piston & rings 393821 $22.09 |
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Old 1930s Briggs & Stratton Model N NP & NR Engine Operating Instructions B&S + $5.50 |
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Lot 35 Pieces Briggs & Stratton Lawnmower/Weedeater/Etc. Parts New Old Stock $29.99 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON VALVE – INTAKE PART 807680 NEW OLD STOCK $14.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON BUSHING – GUIDE PART 63709 NEW OLD STOCK $2.95 |
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ONE BRIGGS & STRATTON BUMPER PULLEY PART 68848 NEW OLD STOCK $1.12 |
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ONE BRIGGS & STRATTON ROPE – STARTER PART 66734 (4 feet long) NEW OLD STOCK $1.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PANEL – SPEED CONTROL PART 490649 NEW OLD STOCK $15.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON GASKET – INTAKE PART 27909 27909S NEW OLD STOCK $1.00 |
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ONE BRIGGS & STRATTON SHAFT – CHOKE PART 68908 NEW OLD STOCK $1.12 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON SPRING – GOVERNOR PART 692072 NEW OLD STOCK $4.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON CLAMP – MUFFLER PART 691956 NEW OLD STOCK $5.45 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON BRACKET – CONTROL PART 391633 NEW OLD STOCK $18.95 |
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ONE BRIGGS & STRATTON SPRING LEVER PART 26229 NEW OLD STOCK $1.12 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON GASKET AIR CLEANER PART 27660 NEW OLD STOCK $3.25 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON GASKET – CARB MTG. 68987 NEW OLD STOCK $1.12 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY PART 390379 NEW OLD STOCK $24.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON RING SET (STD.) CHROME PART 392331 NEW OLD STOCK $19.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PLATE – CONTROL PART 390199 NEW OLD STOCK $19.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON LINK GOVERNOR PART 26235 NEW OLD STOCK $1.12 |
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Briggs & Stratton piston new old stock 298905 +.010 $38.00 |
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NEW OLD STOCK, OEM, BRIGGS & STRATTON, # 800036 { IJ $2.55 |
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briggs stratton engine rod new old stock part #295839 craftsman mtd wheel horse $13.50 |
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briggs stratton engine rod new old stock part #294201 craftsman mtd wheel horse $6.95 |
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NIB THE LEGEND OF BRIGGS STRATTON OLD ENGINES HISTORY BOOK $19.99 |
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Old Antique Briggs & Stratton Gas Engine Gasket Set Model FH $11.48 |
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New Old Stock OEM Briggs & Stratton Muffler Guard Part# 496778 $41.66 |
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vintage briggs and stratton breather assembly part # 393766 or old 294872 $12.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON GASKET – CYLINDER HEAD PART 27463 NEW OLD STOCK $5.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON GASKET – CYLINDER HEAD PART 27322 NEW OLD STOCK $6.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON BUSHING – THROTTLE SHAFT PART 23230 NEW OLD STOCK $3.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON GASKET – CYLINDER HEAD PART 66477 NEW OLD STOCK $8.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON SPRING – NEEDLE VALVE PART 26336 NEW OLD STOCK $4.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON NUT- VALVE NO LONGER AVAILABLE 23699 NEW OLD STOCK $3.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON SPRING – IDLER VALVE PART 26157 NEW OLD STOCK $3.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON GROMMET PART 67738 NEW OLD STOCK $3.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON VALVE – EXHAUST PIN TYPE 23612 NEW OLD STOCK $9.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON SPRING NLA PART 26762 NEW OLD STOCK $4.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON SPRING – LEVER PART 26155 NEW OLD STOCK $1.12 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON SEAT – NEEDLE VALVE PART 23432 NEW OLD STOCK $4.95 |
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ONE GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON TUBE – BREATHER NLA PART 67298 NEW OLD STOCK $9.95 |
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Briggs & Stratton 491588S Flat Air Filter Cartridge $2.94 Brand New factory sealed Briggs and Stratton OEM FILTER-A/C CARTRIDGE. Current 2011 Briggs and Stratton part, Subject to availability from Briggs and Stratton. If not in stock you will be notified within 1 business day.. Check your Owners/Parts manual for correct application and fit. This is the current part description provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). To confirm your parts f… |
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No-Spill 1450 5-Gallon Poly Gas Can (CARB Compliant) $22.98 Red No Spill gas cans are tested and certified to meet standards and specifications for portable gasoline containers for consumer use. Professional quality. Patented self venting, self sealing nozzle; just pick up, tip, and press the button to pour. Flows up to 3 gallons per minute. Nozzle stops flow automatically when the tank reaches full. Unique features include quart and liter markings molded … |
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McLane 101 9-Inch Gas Powered Lawn Edger $275.30 McLane – manufacturing the best quality, precision cutting lawn and garden equipment since 1946. The McLane facility covers over 75,000 square feet in the city of Paramount, CA. McLane produces reel mowers, green mowers, rotary mowers, and edgers. All edgers are made of heavy duty steel frames with dual cutterhead bearings for smooth cutting. Smooth live rubber replaceable tires and chip resistant… |
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How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines, 4th Ed. $10.96 Learn the Latest Money-Saving Techniques for Troubleshooting and Repairing Any Briggs & Stratton Engine, New or Old! /p> Turn to the Fourth Edition of How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines for expert guidance on completing any Briggs & Stratton maintenance and repair job quickly and easily. This money-saving resource now includes the latest information on overhead valves (OHV), carburetion advan… |
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Small Engine Repair Manual, up to and including 5 HP engines (Haynes Manuals) $13.01 Haynes Manuals 10340 Small Eng Manual,5hp Less… |
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JERRYCAN: 70 Years Old, Still in Use (French Edition) $26.68 Surprisingly, given it’s ubiquity, very little has been written on the subject of the jerrycan over the years-only a small number of articles published in magazines about history or vehicles refer to it in any detail. This book relates the story of this ingenious container, bringing together in one collection, documents, many colour photographs (particularly valuable to collectors), as well as dif… |
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STA-BIL 22214 Fuel Stabilizer – 32 Fl oz. $10.88 Prevents gum, varnish, rust and corrosion in the fuel system and combustion chamberKeeps stored gas fresh indefinitelyFor use in all 2-cycle and 4-cycle enginesRecommended by 20 top engine manufacturers12/case… |
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Briggs & Stratton 85023 2+ Gallon Gas Can Auto Shut-Off (CARB Compliant) $7.46 Auto Shut-off 2.5 gallon capacity Good for re-fueling on-road vehicles, power equipment, snow blowers, ATV’s, and many more applications. 1-year warranty. 3-way Grip, back handle for easy handling 50-State Compliant… |