Product Details
Genuine Midwest Engine part.
Cross Reference Information
Part Number 499586 replaces AP6094756, 1610820.
Description
A keeper valve is a small piece of hardware used to help to secure a valve. It is designed for use with pieces of outdoor lawn and garden power equipment that have small engines, a lawn mower, a snowblower, and a wood chipper. It is compatible with products by brands such as Briggs & Stratton, Craftsman, Toro, Cub Cadet, Lawn Boy, MTD, and Simplicity.The keeper valve fits into a groove in the end of the valve stem to secure the valve spring, valve spring retaining washer, and valve stem together. It is only natural that, over time, the keeper valve may wear out from regular exposure to the elements, get damaged, fall out, or become lost. In any of these events, a replacement will become necessary.The replacement or repair process of the keeper valve should be straightforward, but the user replacing the part should always be sure to wear gloves during any assembly, replacement, or installation processes. The user should also refer to the owner's manual of their equipment and any guiding diagrams that clarify the placement location. This keeper valve is an original OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer, Midwest Engine. It is sold individually.