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5HP Carburetor with Gaskets for Briggs & Stratton 498298 692784 495951
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This aftermarket carburetor with gaskets replaces Briggs & Stratton 498298, 692784, 495951, and 495426 on compatible 5HP horizontal-shaft L-head engines.
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Compatible Models
We do our best to list all compatible models. Although this may be the part you need, your exact model may not appear below.
Compatible equipment / model
- Briggs & Stratton 112202 series
- Briggs & Stratton 112212 series
- Briggs & Stratton 112231 series
- Briggs & Stratton 112232 series
- Briggs & Stratton 112252 series
- Briggs & Stratton 112292 series
- Briggs & Stratton 130202 series
- Briggs & Stratton 133212 series
- Briggs & Stratton 134202 series
- Briggs & Stratton 135202 series
- Briggs & Stratton 137202 series
Product Overview
Generators, tillers, go-karts, and older mowers often sit long enough for gasoline to turn the carburetor bowl and passages gummy. When a 5HP Briggs has good spark and compression but will not start, surges, floods, or only runs on choke, a confirmed carburetor fault can make replacement the fastest route back to work.
Briggs engine fitment is determined by the model, type, and code stamped on the engine shroud. Compare those numbers and the original carburetor before ordering because similar 5HP engines can use different tanks, linkages, and choke designs.
Key Features & Performance
- Replacement carburetor for selected Briggs 5HP L-head engines
- Includes gaskets for a sealed installation
- Superseded and interchange references cover several common carb numbers
- Useful for varnish, corrosion, float, and fuel-metering problems
- Aftermarket repair part for multiple equipment types
Replaces Part Numbers
- 498298
- 692784
- 495951
- 495426
- 492611
- 490533
Common Uses
- Repairing a 5HP engine that sat with old gasoline
- Correcting an engine that surges or needs choke to stay running
- Replacing a leaking float bowl or corroded carburetor body
- Returning a generator, tiller, mower, or kart engine to service
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Float-style carburetor with gaskets
- Engine Brand: Briggs & Stratton
- Engine Class: Selected 5HP horizontal L-head
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Replacement Type: Aftermarket
Installation & Fitment
- Record the engine model, type, and code before removing parts
- Match tank arrangement, mounting pattern, choke, throttle, and governor linkages
- Drain stale fuel and clean or replace the tank, hose, and filter
- Install new gaskets and check the intake for vacuum leaks
- Set governed speed and mixture only to the equipment manual and test safely under load
Compatibility Notice
Northline Parts does its best to list all known compatible models, but the correct part may fit an application not shown.
Model names and year ranges are a starting point. Match the original reference number, configuration, connections, mounting points, and product-specific details before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where do I find my Briggs engine number? A: It is commonly stamped into the blower housing or a metal label as model, type, and code.
Q: Does 5HP alone confirm fitment? A: No. Match the engine numbers and original carburetor reference.
Q: Can the governor linkage be connected by guesswork? A: No. Photograph its routing and follow the engine diagram; incorrect governor setup can cause unsafe overspeed.
Part Summary
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Brand names, model numbers, and reference part numbers are used for identification and compatibility purposes only. Verify the original component, dimensions, and application before purchase.