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How to Change a Small Engine Air Filter
Briggs & Stratton engines use one of three types of air filters: paper, foam, or dual element. An air filter plus a filter cartridge and...
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Briggs & Stratton Admin : Updated on January 13, 2026
A Briggs & Stratton genuine dual air filter element will help extend the life of your engine. If you have a combination air filter with pre-cleaner, replace pre-cleaner every 25 hours or every season, and replace cartridge every 100 hours. If you do not have a pre-cleaner replace cartridge every 25 hours or every season, more often under dusty conditions.

Combination filters provide the highest degree of air filtering in the industry. The foam portion is used as a pre-cleaner for the paper element. Pre-cleaning the air increases the life of the more expensive paper element. Air passes through 2 types of filtering mediums providing clean air for the engine. Combination filters provide the highest degree of air filtering in the industry. The foam portion is used as a pre-cleaner for the paper element. Pre-cleaning the air increases the life of the more expensive paper element. Air passes through 2 types of filtering mediums providing clean air for the engine.
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Briggs & Stratton engines use one of three types of air filters: paper, foam, or dual element. An air filter plus a filter cartridge and...
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A Briggs & Stratton genuine foam filter element is designed to properly fit your engine and will keep dust particles from getting into your engine.
Air Filter Cartridge & Pre-Cleaner Assembly Installation Instructions For Service Part No. 796254/795066 / DIY Part No. 5419 FITS ENGINES: