Briggs & Stratton 498260 Carburetor Overhaul Kit | OEM Repair Kit

Briggs & Stratton 498260 Carburetor Overhaul Kit - OEM Repair Kit

The Briggs & Stratton 498260 Carburetor Overhaul Kit is a genuine OEM replacement carburetor repair kit designed for select Briggs & Stratton single cylinder engines. This kit helps restore proper carburetor operation by replacing worn, damaged, or deteriorated internal carburetor components.

A dirty, worn, or leaking carburetor can cause hard starting, surging, rough idle, poor throttle response, stalling, fuel leaks, or an engine that only runs with the choke on. Rebuilding the carburetor with the correct OEM overhaul kit can help restore proper fuel and air mixture for smoother engine performance.

This OEM kit is commonly used on select 3.5 HP and 4 HP Max Series, Quantum Series, and 5 HP Industrial Plus horizontal shaft engines. Many carburetor kits look similar, so always verify your full Briggs & Stratton engine model, type, code, original carburetor number, and parts diagram before ordering.

Product Details

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Briggs & Stratton carburetor overhaul kit
• Part number 498260
• Designed for select single cylinder Briggs engines
• Helps restore proper carburetor fuel and air mixture
• Useful for repairing leaking, clogged, worn, or poor-running carburetors
• Manufactured to OEM specifications for proper fit and performance
• Made from durable materials for reliable carburetor service
• Designed for straightforward carburetor repair and assembly

Check Common Engine Fitment

Briggs & Stratton 498260 fits many engine model families. Use the dropdown sections below as a simplified reference. Always verify your full engine model, type, code, original carburetor number, and parts diagram before ordering.

Important: This fitment guide is a simplified reference only. Briggs & Stratton 498260 fits select engines, but compatibility depends on your exact engine model, type, code, carburetor style, and parts diagram.

When Should You Rebuild Your Carburetor?

A carburetor overhaul kit may be needed when the carburetor is dirty, leaking, clogged, or no longer metering fuel correctly. Common symptoms include:

• Hard starting
• Engine surging
• Rough idle
• Stalling under load
• Fuel leaking from the carburetor
• Engine only runs with the choke on
• Poor throttle response
• Loss of power
• Old fuel varnish or internal carburetor blockage

Before rebuilding the carburetor, clean the carburetor body thoroughly and inspect related parts such as the fuel line, fuel filter, intake gasket, air filter, primer system, and fuel tank condition.

Why Choose a Genuine Briggs & Stratton Carburetor Kit?

Genuine Briggs & Stratton carburetor kits are manufactured to exact OEM specifications for proper fit, sealing, and fuel metering performance. Using the correct OEM kit helps restore the carburetor’s ability to accurately mix fuel and air for proper engine operation.

Because many carburetor kits look similar, matching by engine model, type, code, carburetor style, and parts diagram is important before ordering.

Important Fitment Note

Briggs & Stratton 498260 fits select Briggs & Stratton engines only. Fitment can vary by engine model, type, code, carburetor style, fuel system setup, and parts diagram.

Before ordering, confirm:

• Your full Briggs & Stratton engine model number
• Your engine type number
• Your engine code number
• Your original carburetor kit or carburetor part number
• Your carburetor style
• Your Briggs & Stratton parts diagram
• Whether your engine uses Briggs & Stratton 498260

If you are unsure, contact P&P Small Engines with your full engine model, type, and code before ordering.

Part Number / Search Terms

Briggs & Stratton 498260 may also be searched as:

• 498260
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• Briggs carburetor overhaul kit
• Briggs carburetor repair kit
• Briggs carb kit 498260
• Briggs 3.5 HP carburetor kit
• Briggs 4 HP Max carburetor kit
• Briggs Quantum carburetor kit
• Briggs 5 HP Industrial Plus carb kit
• Briggs single cylinder carburetor kit
• Briggs small engine carburetor repair kit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briggs & Stratton 498260 an OEM carburetor kit?

Yes. Briggs & Stratton 498260 is a genuine OEM carburetor overhaul kit.

What engines does Briggs 498260 fit?

It fits many Briggs & Stratton engines, including select 09, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125 Series engines. Always verify your complete engine model, type, code, original carburetor number, and parts diagram.

What does a carburetor overhaul kit do?

A carburetor overhaul kit replaces service parts inside the carburetor to help restore sealing, fuel metering, and proper fuel and air mixture.

Should I replace the carburetor or rebuild it?

If the carburetor body is damaged, corroded, warped, or badly worn, replacement may be better. If the carburetor body is reusable, an overhaul kit can often restore proper operation.

Can I order this kit by appearance only?

No. Many carburetor kits look similar but do not interchange. Always verify by engine model, type, code, carburetor style, and parts diagram.

P&P Small Engines stocks genuine Briggs & Stratton carburetor kits, carburetors, air filters, oil filters, fuel filters, spark plugs, maintenance kits, and replacement engine parts to help keep your equipment ready to work.