Briggs & Stratton Air Filter - 799579

Key Features

• Genuine Briggs & Stratton OEM air filter cartridge — model 799579, designed for precise fit and reliable performance.
• Pleated paper filtration media provides a larger surface area for effective dust capture while maintaining airflow to the carburettor.
• Raised/high-mount end cap ensures secure seating in compatible air cleaner housings and reduces bypass risk.
• Tool-free replacement during routine maintenance, minimizing downtime.
• Part Reference 799579 aligns with maintenance kits such as 992231 for streamlined servicing.

Product Details

• Product Type: Engine Air Filter Cartridge
• Part Reference: 799579
• Filter Media: Pleated paper cartridge
• Application: Engine intake air filtration to protect the carburettor and internal combustion components
• Compatibility: Selected Briggs & Stratton petrol engines requiring the 799579 filter
• Typical Equipment Applications: Lawn mowers with Briggs & Stratton engines; petrol-powered garden machinery such as compact tillers, cultivators, and pressure washers
• Benefits: Maintains optimal engine airflow and filtration efficiency, supports efficient combustion, reduces internal wear, contributing to smoother starts and extended engine life; OEM specification ensures correct balance between airflow and filtration
• Related Service Kit: 992231

Compatibility

• Suitable Engines / Fitment: Briggs & Stratton petrol engines that use this pleated air cleaner cartridge (799579)
• Typical Engines: Small vertical crankshaft engines used in walk-behind mowers and light-duty garden equipment
• Typical Equipment Applications: Lawn mowers; petrol-powered garden tools such as compact tillers, cultivators, and pressure washers
• Fitment Tip: Air filter compatibility depends on the engine model number and air cleaner housing design; verify by checking the engine model/tag or comparing with the current filter before ordering