1974Sh001 Parts

No part of an engine is more elemental than the off/on switch. Briggs & Stratton manufacture this switch as a replacement part for more than 150 of their gasoline-powered motors, in particular on their gasoline-powered generators. As equipment that is intended to produce and maintain a great deal of power over several hours at a time, the internal connections of the generator can experience a lot of resistance, which means creating a lot of heat. The rotary off/on switch is a locus of much of that heat since it is the quick, safe way to stop the generator. As a result, the switch can be damaged by heat. Typically, the switch will reveal that it needs to be replaced by failing to remain in the on position. Replacing the rotary switch is a simple matter. Remove the plug cap and stabilize the generator so it cannot move during the procedure. Remove in order the starter rope, air filter assembly, electrical connection from cover, and four cover bolts. The old switch can be pinched out after disconnecting the ground wire. Reverse the order to install this new, OEM guaranteed replacement rotary off/on switch.