Description
Overview:
This Rocker Switch is a genuine Briggs & Stratton spare (OEM 797340) for controlling the electrical on/off function of small petrol engines used in construction and garden machinery. Built with a robust plastic housing and metal contacts, it is designed for frequent use and dependable service life. The panel‐mount rocker format gives a positive, simple action, helping you start and stop equipment cleanly. It is suitable for a range of Briggs & Stratton engines, including XR and GT series, and is a direct replacement on machines powered by models such as 19N132-0035-F1 and 25T237-0045-F1. Use it to restore reliable switching where an existing switch has become intermittent, worn, or damaged, keeping mowers, generators, compactors, and other equipment operating safely and efficiently.
Key Features:
- Genuine Briggs & Stratton part for assured compatibility and reliability
- OEM reference 797340 for precise fit and function
- Panel‐mount rocker design with durable plastic body and metal terminals
- Positive on/off action for clear, repeatable operation
- Suited to XR and GT series engines used across many machines
- Straightforward like‐for‐like replacement using existing wiring and panel cut‐out
- Helps cure intermittent electrical faults caused by worn switches
- Supports reliable starting, stopping, and overall electrical control
Typical Applications:
Used as the main engine on/off or stop switch on equipment powered by compatible Briggs & Stratton engines, including lawn mowers, garden tractors, plate compactors, generators, pressure washers, scarifiers, tillers, and similar machinery. Ideal for workshop maintenance, fleet servicing, and DIY repairs where dependable electrical control and safe shutdown are essential.
Also known as:
Engine rocker switch, on/off switch, stop switch, kill switch, ignition switch, panel rocker switch, equipment power switch, engine electrical switch.
Fits Models:
19N137-0052-F1 XR Series, 19N137-0053-F1 XR Series, 83132-1038-F1 XR Series, 83132-1040-F1 XR Series, 83152-1049-F1 XR Series
Alternate Part Numbers:
797340, BS797340
Product Specifications
L&S Part No. | BS797340 |
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Part Type | Genuine Part |
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
OEM No. | 797340 |
Unit of Sale | 1 |
Applications | 19N137-0052-F1 XR Series, 19N137-0053-F1 XR Series, 83132-1038-F1 XR Series, 83132-1040-F1 XR Series, 83152-1049-F1 XR Series |
Fits Brands | Briggs & Stratton |