401415 Briggs and Stratton Engine - Overview

Models starting with 401415

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Puller-flywheel – Part Number: 19203
Puller-flywheel
PartSelect #: PS8905120
Manufacturer #: 19203
This flywheel puller is designed for servicing larger small engines by safely removing tightly seated flywheels without stressing the crankshaft or damaging ignition components. Constructed from heavy...
$33.95
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Valve-Intake – Part Number: 261055S
Valve-Intake
PartSelect #: PS8935956
Manufacturer #: 261055S
$61.95
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Kit-idle Mixture – Part Number: 292681
Kit-idle Mixture
PartSelect #: PS8941496
Manufacturer #: 292681
This is an authentic replacement part manufactured for use with Briggs & Stratton small engines. The idle mixture kit is used to adjust the amount of fuel that is sent to the engine's intake while the...
$20.95
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Filter-a/c Cartridge – Part Number: 394018S
Filter-a/c Cartridge
PartSelect #: PS8962593
Manufacturer #: 394018S
This is an authentic manufacturer approved replacement air cleaner cartridge. It is specially made for use with Briggs and Stratton engines. Its purpose is to remove dust and other contaminants that c...
$41.95
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Bolt – Part Number: 690311
Bolt
PartSelect #: PS9062886
Manufacturer #: 690311
$7.95
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Screw – Part Number: 691666
Screw
PartSelect #: PS9074231
Manufacturer #: 691666
$6.95
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Keeper-valve – Part Number: 494553
Keeper-valve
PartSelect #: PS8981350
Manufacturer #: 494553
$13.95
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Motor-starter – Part Number: 497596
Motor-starter
PartSelect #: PS8983333
Manufacturer #: 497596
This is an authentic part that is supplied directly by the original equipment manufacturer for Craftsman lawn tractors. The starter motor spins the flywheel to start the engine. This part is made up o...
$212.95
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Engine Oil Seal – Part Number: 291675S
Engine Oil Seal
PartSelect #: PS8947568
Manufacturer #: 291675S
It is a genuine item that is supplied by the original equipment manufacturer for Briggs and Stratton engines commonly installed on a variety of lawn and garden equipment. This is a special component t...
$12.95
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Screw – Part Number: 690278
Screw
PartSelect #: PS9062006
Manufacturer #: 690278
$6.95
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Connector-Hose – Part Number: 691764
Connector-Hose
PartSelect #: PS9063406
Manufacturer #: 691764
$26.95
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Pin-piston/std – Part Number: 299691
Pin-piston/std
PartSelect #: PS8945262
Manufacturer #: 299691
This is an authentic replacement part that has been sourced from the original manufacturer to be used with small engines from Briggs & Stratton and Toro. The metal pin is used to connect the connectin...
$31.95
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Bad governor
Look on YouTube for video's on how to replace a Briggs governor. There are several there. My favorite, with best explanation, is, "Easily Replace Briggs Governor Gear (V-Twin Intek Engine) with Taryl". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn3eanGxSEA&t=152s.

Taryl (probably not his real name) does a very good job of showing step-by-step the whole procedure, along with some additional hints/tricks/techniques of value.

Not including oil and filter, I spent less than $50 for a new governor, gasket, and drive shaft seal. That's all that is really necessary to replace is those three parts. That is, unless pieces of the old governor tore up a gear, valve, or something else. Inspect everything! {I was lucky and only the governor was destroyed}

One word of note. Be sure to clean out all of the debris from the blown governor. Be sure to remove the spark plugs and carefully rotate the drive shaft while looking for nooks-and-crannies where debris can hide. I tried to use a magnet to help, but it didn't help much, even though the block is aluminum.

Good luck.
Parts Used:
Gear-governor
  • John from BROOKVILLE, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
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Generator would not start, Birggs & Stratton recommended to replase Gasket Exhaust.
Remove the spark suppresser, 4 face screws, 2 bottom screws and the two screws the hold the gasket. I also had to back out the top screw of the cover it blocked and prevented the removal of the gasket.
Parts Used:
Gasket-exhaust
  • Alberto from PALMETTO BAY, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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