Midwest Engine 698717 Cylinder Head Gasket OEM Part

Product Details

Genuine Midwest Engine part.

Cross Reference Information

Part Number 698717 replaces AP6079396.

Description

This is a cylinder head gasket used on Briggs & Stratton small gasoline engines to replace the original gasket that sits between the cylinder, where the engine's combustion takes place, and the head, the top of the engine manifold. Typically the head gasket lasts for many years. With continued use, particularly if the mower or other small engine is used commercially, the user may notice leaking oil or heavy, white smoke coming from the mower when it runs. This is often a sign that the head gasket has been compromised and needs to be replaced. This gasket fits most Briggs & Stratton engines and is a genuine OEM replacement part guaranteed to be identical to the worn gasket that is being replaced. In order to replace the gasket, begin by removing the head bolts and the smaller screws that secure the pull cover; remove the head; scrape the remaining parts of the old gasket from the top of the cylinder head; sand down both the head and the cylinder surfaces and finish with paint thinner; make certain the new gasket seats precisely where the original was, then reverse the disassembly process. Make certain not to over tighten the screw when reassembling the mower. This gasket will fit most models of Briggs & Stratton small engines on machines such as lawn mowers, tillers, pressure washers, and edgers.