Breather problem

[Tommy1]

I have a 18 hp Vanguard that is doing the same thing. My operating manual tells me that the filter should be a 394018, unless it is a model 380000 which takes a 692519. Waiting on a leak down gauge to check out the engine.

 

[ILENGINE]

Could you please post your model number tommy, there are a few of the 35xxxx engines that call for the 519 filter.

 

[Tommy1]

This came out of the B&S operating manual that came with the engine, Model 350000 - 394018 filter, 380000 - 392519 filter.

 

[ILENGINE]

tommy the reason I asked for your model number is because there are 41 engines in the 35xxxx range that use the 692519 filter. And sometimes there are errors in the owners manual, and sometimes briggs will change something like the part number for the air cleaner because of a problem.

 

[SeniorCitizen]

If you are oiling a foam pre-filter, put some oil on a paper towel and wipe onto the filter surface. If it seems as if none is visible on the foam you done it just right. Or throw the dam thing in the trash and that's right too.

This information is coming from a member that had a difficult time deciphering what the original oil on a filter was all about.

 

[Mad Mackie]

Go with the 692519 air filter and do not put oil on the prefilter.

 

[ILENGINE]

If you are oiling a foam pre-filter, put some oil on a paper towel and wipe onto the filter surface. If it seems as if none is visible on the foam you done it just right. Or throw the dam thing in the trash and that's right too.

This information is coming from a member that had a difficult time deciphering what the original oil on a filter was all about.

Standard procedure now is to only oil the foam only filters. Like what is found on some pushmower engines. None of the foam wraps over the paper filter are recommended to be oil anymore.

 

[Tommy1]

tommy the reason I asked for your model number is because there are 41 engines in the 35xxxx range that use the 692519 filter. And sometimes there are errors in the owners manual, and sometimes briggs will change something like the part number for the air cleaner because of a problem.

OK sorry , I misunderstood. I have the model # from the engine tag written down at home. I will post later today. Heck maybe I am running the wrong one? Thanks, Tommy

 

[Tommy1]

Here is the numbers from the ID tag. Model#BBSXS627ZHN- TYPE- 18-350000- CODE #02854934- BUILD 9/11

 

[ILENGINE]

Tommy, there should be either a metal tag attached to the blower housing that says Model, type, code. Or they may be stamped into one of the valve covers.

Should says something like model type code
35xxxx xxxx xx 11xxxxxx