{"product_id":"briggs-stratton-498260","title":"Briggs \u0026 Stratton 498260 Carburetor Overhaul Kit | OEM Repair Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description briggs-498260-carburetor-overhaul-kit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton 498260 Carburetor Overhaul Kit - OEM Repair Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton 498260 Carburetor Overhaul Kit is a genuine OEM replacement carburetor repair kit designed for select Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton single cylinder engines. This kit helps restore proper carburetor operation by replacing worn, damaged, or deteriorated internal carburetor components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u0026amp; Stratton engine model, type, code, original carburetor number, and parts diagram before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e498260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCarburetor Overhaul Kit \/ Carburetor Repair Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOEM \/ Aftermarket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGenuine Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eEngine Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSelect single cylinder Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCommon Engine Series\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSelect 3.5 HP, 4 HP Max Series, Quantum, and 5 HP Industrial Plus engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHelps rebuild the carburetor and restore proper fuel and air mixture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine OEM Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton carburetor overhaul kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 498260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for select single cylinder Briggs engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps restore proper carburetor fuel and air mixture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for repairing leaking, clogged, worn, or poor-running carburetors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured to OEM specifications for proper fit and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from durable materials for reliable carburetor service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for straightforward carburetor repair and assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck Common Engine Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e09 Series Engines\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e093412\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e093432\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e093452\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e09A412\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e09A413\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e09K432\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e120 Series Engines\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120502\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120H02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120H07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120K02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e121 Series Engines\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e121H02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e121H82\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e121K02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e121K12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e122 Series Engines\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122H02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122H07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122H82\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122K02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122K05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122K07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122K09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122K12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122K82\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122L02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122L05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122L07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122M02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122M05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122M07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122T02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122T05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e122T07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e123 Series Engines\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e123H02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e123H07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e123J02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e123J09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e123K02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e123K05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e123K07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e123K09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e123K12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e124 \/ 125 Series Engines\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e124H02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e124H82\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e124K02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e124L02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e124L05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e124L07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e124T02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e124T05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e124T07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e124T12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125H02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125H07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125H82\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125K02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125K05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCommon Briggs Engine Series Applications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect 3.5 HP engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect 4 HP Max Series engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect Quantum Series engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect 5 HP Industrial Plus horizontal shaft engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional compatible Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton single cylinder engine applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant: This fitment guide is a simplified reference only. Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton 498260 fits select engines, but compatibility depends on your exact engine model, type, code, carburetor style, and parts diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Should You Rebuild Your Carburetor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carburetor overhaul kit may be needed when the carburetor is dirty, leaking, clogged, or no longer metering fuel correctly. Common symptoms include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard starting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine surging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough idle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStalling under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel leaking from the carburetor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine only runs with the choke on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor throttle response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld fuel varnish or internal carburetor blockage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Genuine Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton Carburetor Kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Briggs \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause many carburetor kits look similar, matching by engine model, type, code, carburetor style, and parts diagram is important before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Fitment Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton 498260 fits select Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton engines only. Fitment can vary by engine model, type, code, carburetor style, fuel system setup, and parts diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, confirm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour full Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton engine model number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour engine type number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour engine code number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour original carburetor kit or carburetor part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour carburetor style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton parts diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether your engine uses Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton 498260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure, contact P\u0026amp;P Small Engines with your full engine model, type, and code before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Number \/ Search Terms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton 498260 may also be searched as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e498260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriggs 498260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton 498260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriggs carburetor overhaul kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriggs carburetor repair kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriggs carb kit 498260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriggs 3.5 HP carburetor kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriggs 4 HP Max carburetor kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriggs Quantum carburetor kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriggs 5 HP Industrial Plus carb kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriggs single cylinder carburetor kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriggs small engine carburetor repair kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton 498260 an OEM carburetor kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton 498260 is a genuine OEM carburetor overhaul kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat engines does Briggs 498260 fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits many Briggs \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a carburetor overhaul kit do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carburetor overhaul kit replaces service parts inside the carburetor to help restore sealing, fuel metering, and proper fuel and air mixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I replace the carburetor or rebuild it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I order this kit by appearance only?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Many carburetor kits look similar but do not interchange. Always verify by engine model, type, code, carburetor style, and parts diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP\u0026amp;P Small Engines stocks genuine Briggs \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Briggs \u0026 Stratton Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38097086578881,"sku":"498260","price":15.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2803\/7330\/files\/498260_Herol_28e6e296-7415-4dfa-b642-7207156027d3.webp?v=1781203993","url":"https:\/\/pandpsmallengines.com\/products\/briggs-stratton-498260","provider":"P \u0026 P Small Engines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}