Craftspares Carburetor for B+S 491590

Craftspares Carburetor for Briggs & Stratton Side-Valve Engines

This carburetor is designed as a Craftspares brand replacement part for older Briggs & Stratton side-valve engines (L-Head) with 8 and 8.5 HP rated output – intended as a replacement for defective or worn carburetors in lawn mowers, generators and comparable garden equipment with a corresponding B&S drive.

When does it make sense to replace the carburetor?

• Engine is hard to start or no longer starts
• Rough idling, fluctuating engine speed or stalling under load
• Disrupted fuel flow after long periods of inactivity or a seasonal break
• Visible contamination, damage or leakage at the carburetor

Check the fit

Please compare carefully before ordering: check the equipment model, engine code (stamped on the engine block), mounting layout and old part against the carburetor offered. Reference numbers for guidance: 491590 and 390811. Since variants exist among older Briggs & Stratton side-valve engines, a precise comparison of mounting dimensions and carburetor type before installation is recommended.

Technical specifications

• Type: carburetor for B&S side-valve engine (L-Head)
• Power class: 8 HP and 8.5 HP
• Reference numbers: 491590, 390811

Scope of delivery

• 1 × Craftspares carburetor
• 1 × carburetor gasket

Note

The manufacturer and model designations used serve solely as a compatibility reference and do not constitute an indication of origin. Installation should be carried out by a qualified person or an experienced workshop.

Cross-reference numbers and fitment data

The following details are intended for comparison with the old part, engine code, type plate and existing part number. Manufacturer and model designations serve solely as a compatibility reference.

• OEM / cross-reference numbers: 491590, 299751, 390417, 390811, 392152
• Compatible engine models: 190702, 191700, 191707, 192700, 193700, 170701, 170702