For an initial setting, gently turn the mixture screw in until it lightly seats or stops. Back out the specified number of turns. The optimum setting of the mixture screw will usually result in the highest rpm with the throttle closed. As the amount of fuel is varied the engine rpm will also vary.

Knowing the model number of your Briggs & Stratton® ride engine will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts online or from your local dealer. The engine model number is the first 12 characters stamped into metal directly on your engine in one of two locations - on the valve cover or an aluminum tag.

This is a brand new Briggs and Stratton Carb Overhaul Kit for your Engine. The part number for this item is 498260. We are authorized sellers of Briggs and Stratton products and this is a genuine item.

Downdraft – an identification number will be stamped SOMEWHERE on the outside surface of the carburetor in tiny numbers. Areas to look: the bowl cover, above the float; the edge of the flange of the bowl where it fits to the throttle body, on the throttle body itself.