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Briggs & Stratton
Lawn & Garden Engine

Model # 253400 TO 253499 (0178-01 - 0178-01 Official Briggs & Stratton gas engine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Briggs & Stratton 253400-TO-253499-0178-01-0178-01 gas engine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Spark Plug 298809

#337

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Spark plug

Part #298809

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Elec12vstrt 394805

#309

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Elec12vstrt

Part #394805

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Gear 391764

#219

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Gear

Part #391764

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Oil Seal 68838

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Oil seal

Part #68838

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Terminal Cable 221798

#851

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Terminal cable

Part #221798

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Clamp 93053

#601

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Clamp

Part #93053

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Gas Valve Cover 27803

#9

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Gas valve cover

Part #27803

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Oil Seal 291675

#20

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Carburetor Float Bowl Gasket 270511

#137

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Lawn & garden equipment engine carburetor float bowl gasket

Part #270511

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Gasket 270808

#12

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Gasket

Part #270808

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