Description
Overview:
This is a genuine Briggs & Stratton air filter (OEM No. 796970) designed to keep small engines breathing clean air and running reliably. Built with a high‐efficiency pleated paper media and a durable moulded sealing rim, it captures fine dust, grass and airborne particles while maintaining good airflow to the carburettor and cylinder. It is made for Briggs & Stratton 550 GT Series and XR Series horizontal shaft engines, including models 083100 and 083132-1035-F1. Typical uses include garden and light construction machines such as lawn mowers, generators, tillers, plate compactors and pumps powered by compatible B&S engines. Straightforward to fit during routine servicing, it helps protect internal parts, support steady performance, and extend engine life. For bulk maintenance, a 5‐pack option is available under reference BS4238.
Key Features:
- Genuine Briggs & Stratton part for assured compatibility and performance
- OEM number 796970 for accurate identification and replacement
- Efficient pleated media for high dust‐holding capacity and steady airflow
- Moulded gasket ensures a tight seal to prevent unfiltered air bypass
- Helps maintain power, fuel efficiency and easier starting over service intervals
- Durable construction suitable for regular use in garden and light construction settings
- Simple, quick installation to minimise downtime during routine servicing
- Designed for 550 GT Series and XR Series horizontal shaft engines
- Suitable for individual users and fleet maintenance; 5‐pack available (BS4238)
- Supports engine protection by reducing wear from dirt ingress
Typical Applications:
Regular service replacement on Briggs & Stratton horizontal shaft engines used on lawn mowers, scarifiers, generators, water pumps, pressure washers, plate compactors, cultivators and similar equipment. Ideal for maintaining clean intake air in dusty gardens, workshops and construction sites to protect engine internals and sustain consistent performance.
Also known as:
Air cleaner element, intake filter element, filter cartridge, panel element, cartridge element, B&S 796970 element, engine intake element, replacement filter element for small engines.
Fits Models:
083100, 083132-1035-F1, 083132-1038-F1, 083132-1040-F1, 083152-1049-F1
Alternate Part Numbers:
4238, BS4238, 796970, BS796970
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | BS796970 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
| OEM No. | 796970 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | 083100, 083132-1035-F1, 083132-1038-F1, 083132-1040-F1, 083152-1049-F1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Briggs & Stratton |
