Briggs and stratton elite series generator 5500 carburetor

How To Locate Your Portable Generator Model Number

Step 1: Confirm Correct Model Number

Does your model number look like the image below?The 6-character model number and 2-character revision of your Briggs & Stratton portable generator will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts either online or from your local dealer. 

Briggs and stratton elite series generator 5500 carburetor

Please Note: Briggs & Stratton portable generator model numbers start with 03. Including the revision in your manuals search will increase the accuracy of the search results.

Does the number you have look like this? If not, locate the correct number by following instructions in Step 2.

Step 2: Locate the Model Number

The model number of your portable generator should be in the location shown below.

Briggs and stratton elite series generator 5500 carburetor

On the inner side of the frame

On the data tag next to the engine

Step 3: Search Again

Replaces Briggs & Stratton Elite Series 5500 Watt 8500 Starting Generator Carburetor

Briggs & Stratton Elite Series 5500Watt Generator Shown In Pictures.

2 Year Replacement Warranty!

Replace your carburetor if your machine starts up on choke then dies, if it starts with starting fluid then dies or if it needs choke on to run. It’s also a good idea to replace your fuel and clean out fuel lines. Most Problems With Equipment Not Running Or Having a Hard Time Running Is Due To Carburetor Problems.

NOTE: Check the appearance, size, shape of this item in our picture and compare with your original one before buying. Generally, we will send the same item as our picture shows. If You Are Not Sure If This Is The Right Part For You Equipment Email Us Your Model Number And Or Engine Number And We Will Look It Up For You.

Includes 1 New Replacement Briggs & Stratton Elite Series 5500 Watt 8500 Starting Generator Carburetor.

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How do you adjust the carburetor on a Briggs and Stratton engine?

Locate the idle adjustment screw on the side of the carburetor. Gently turn the screw clockwise with a flathead screwdriver until the valve touches the seat. Then, back the screw off counterclockwise one-and-a-half turns.

Where is the carb on a generator?

Note: The carburetor is located in the back of the generator just behind the air filter assembly.