OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Briggs & Stratton Engines 3hp B&S fuel tank corrosion

Hi all,

sorry if this is a bit of a basic question but I'm a bit of a newbie to Briggs and Stratton motor design. In my case, a 3hp B&S: Model 90502, Type 1056-01, Code 80061805.





On the plus side I've at least done some small things like the spark plug, pull the starter off and look at the governor flywheel, crank safety/shear pin, air filter, found the (old style) points ignition, look up the number codes, etc. But I digress...

I appear to have rust in the fuel tank. I though I saw a rust patch on the bottom of the tank one day, last time I looked some may have been floating in the (Sta-Bil-ised) fuel. The mower doesn't get much use- in Canberra once a week is heavy growth and I have a small yard- and can sit with fuel in the tank for some months. So my questions are below, please feel free to answer or point me in the right direction to find the answers!

• What should I do- replace the tank or treat it, and if so, with what?
• Is the tank easy to remove and how is it done?
• Is there a fuel filter, also what is the fuel pick up system?
• Any other suggestions?

Many thanks,

Pitrack_1

Try white vinegar instead of water also

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the code is the date backwards but last 2 digits are the factory... 800618 05 is 18/06/80
Type your Model & type (only 4 digits) in the site below. If only 5 digits in the model number add a 0 to the front, ie 092502

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And I use Briggs & Stratton fuel stabilizer, last up to 3yrs