Foam, Filter to use with AIR7856.

Name: Foam, Filter to use with AIR7856.
Brand: Freshway Supplies
SKU: AIR8001
Price: 8.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

SKU AIR8001

By: Freshway Supplies

$8.00 - $8.00

$8.00

$8.00 - $8.00

$8.00

Availability: 5 in stock ready to be shipped or picked up

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Product Description

Briggs & Stratton Foam Wrap Pre-Filter (593260) – Mower Air Filter Part

Instantly secure the absolute maximum operational lifespan of your heavy-duty lawn mower engine and prevent devastating internal scoring with the genuine Briggs & Stratton Foam Wrap Pre-Filter (593260). In the punishing, highly abrasive conditions of Australian landscaping, lawn mowers operate in a dense cloud of thick dust, kicked-up sand, and flying grass clippings. If these heavy particulates slam directly into your main paper air filter, it clogs instantly, suffocating the engine and causing catastrophic power loss. This highly critical mower air filter part acts as the ultimate first line of defense. Wrapping tightly around your main paper cartridge, the oiled foam matrix physically traps heavy dirt, grass, and massive dust particles before they can ever reach the delicate paper pleats.

Engineered for exacting OEM precision, this foam pre-filter is designed exclusively by Briggs & Stratton to fit seamlessly over specific paper cartridge filters used in their highly popular 140cc OHV series engines (including the 550EX series). By trapping the heavy dirt on the outside, this highly affordable, washable foam barrier extends the life of your expensive paper air filter by months, ensuring your engine breathes perfectly clean air. Protect your investment, maintain maximum horsepower, and completely eliminate expensive engine rebuilds by utilizing this essential Briggs and Stratton pre-filter during your routine seasonal maintenance.

Who Is This Briggs & Stratton Foam Pre-Filter Ideal For?

The 593260 Foam Wrap delivers essential primary filtration and extends engine life. It is highly recommended for:

Commercial Landscapers & Gardeners: Utilizing a highly effective mower air filter part to trap massive volumes of dry, kicked-up summer dust before it instantly chokes their expensive main paper filters during an 8-hour mowing shift.
Small Engine Mechanics: Keeping bulk supplies of genuine Briggs and Stratton pre-filters in the workshop to execute flawless, highly professional routine servicing on clients' heavily abused push mowers.
Domestic Homeowners: Executing a simple, highly cost-effective DIY repair to instantly cure a sputtering, smoking lawn mower by ensuring the engine can finally breathe properly.
Council & Park Maintenance: Protecting the massive fleets of council-operated mowers from catastrophic engine scoring caused by fine sand entering the carburetor in dusty public parks.

Key Features and Performance Benefits:

Critical Primary Filtration: Acts as a sacrificial shield. The thick foam physically stops heavy grass clippings, thick mud, and large sand particles from blasting directly into the main paper filter, completely preventing it from blocking instantly.
Drastically Extends Filter Life: Paper filters are highly expensive to replace. By catching the heavy dirt on the outside foam, the delicate paper filter underneath stays clean for vastly longer, saving you significant consumable costs.
Washable & Highly Reusable: Unlike the paper filter, this foam wrap is fully washable. When it becomes completely black with dirt, you simply wash it in warm soapy water, dry it, re-oil it, and slide it back on.
Prevents Engine Seizure: If abrasive dust bypasses a clogged filter and enters the engine cylinder, it acts like liquid sandpaper, destroying the piston rings. This exact-fit foam wrap guarantees a perfect, airtight seal to prevent dust bypass.
100% Genuine OEM Part: Manufactured directly by Briggs & Stratton. Using authentic engine components guarantees the foam density allows the exact correct amount of airflow required to keep the engine running at maximum RPM without choking.

Technical Specifications & Compatibility:

Brand: Briggs & Stratton (Genuine OEM Part)
Part Number: 593260
Product Type: Foam Wrap Pre-Filter / Mower Air Filter Part
Function: Primary outer filtration layer designed to wrap around a paper cartridge filter.
Engine Compatibility: Fits selected Briggs & Stratton 140cc OHV series engines (including 550EX).
Compatible Types/Codes: 093J02, 09P702, 103M02, 103M05, 103M0B, 104M02, 104M05, 104M0B (When fitted with a paper cartridge).

Delivery Information

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Business days to delivery

NSW
City	1 Day
VIC
Melbourne	1 Day
Regional	3–4 Days
QUEENSLAND
Brisbane	1–2 Days
Regional	3–4 Days
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide	2–3 Days
Regional	4–5 Days
NORTHERN TERRITORY
All Areas	4–6 Days
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
All Areas	4–6 Days
TASMANIA
All Areas	4–6 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the point of a 'Pre-Filter'?

Your mower has a main 'Paper' filter that catches microscopic dust. If large grass clippings hit the paper, it blocks the paper instantly. The foam 'Pre-Filter' wraps around the outside of the paper filter to catch the big grass and heavy dirt, saving the expensive paper filter.

Does this listing include the main paper filter?

No. This listing is strictly for the green or black Foam Wrap (the Pre-Filter) ONLY. The rigid paper cartridge filter that sits inside this foam must be purchased separately.

Will this fit my Honda lawn mower?

No. Air filter housings are highly proprietary to the exact engine brand and specific model code. This foam wrap is explicitly engineered exclusively for specific Briggs & Stratton 140cc OHV series engines.

How do I know if this fits my exact Briggs & Stratton mower?

You must look at the metal engine block of your mower and find the stamped 'Model, Type, and Code' numbers. If your numbers match 09P702, 103M02, or the others listed in the description, this foam wrap will fit perfectly.

Do I need to put oil on this foam filter before using it?

YES. Foam filters do not trap fine dust on their own; the oil traps the dust. You must apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the foam, squeeze it thoroughly to distribute the oil evenly (don't wring or twist it), and then slide it over the paper filter.

Can I wash and reuse this foam filter?

Absolutely. When the foam gets completely clogged with heavy dirt, you simply slide it off, wash it gently in warm water with dish soap, rinse it, let it dry 100% completely, re-oil it, and slide it back on.

What happens if I run the mower without the foam wrap?

If you only run the paper filter in dusty conditions, the paper pleats will instantly fill up with heavy grass and sand. The engine will choke for air, run extremely poorly, blow thick black smoke, and you will have to throw the expensive paper filter away.

Is this a genuine Briggs & Stratton part?

Yes! This is a 100% authentic Briggs & Stratton OEM replacement component. Genuine foam has the exact correct 'pores per inch' to allow maximum airflow while trapping dirt.

Why is my mower blowing thick black smoke?

Black smoke usually indicates the engine is 'running rich' (burning too much fuel and not enough air). This is almost always caused by a completely blocked, filthy air filter suffocating the engine. Replacing the filter usually cures the smoking instantly.

How often should I clean the foam pre-filter?

During the heavy mowing season (summer), you should pull the plastic cover off and inspect the foam every 25 hours of use. If you mow in highly dusty, sandy conditions, you should clean the foam wrap after every 5 to 10 hours of use.

Can I use petrol to clean the foam?

Absolutely NOT. Soaking the foam in highly corrosive petrol or harsh industrial solvents will instantly melt and destroy the cellular structure of the foam, turning it into a useless sticky blob. Only use warm water and mild dish soap.

Do you offer trade pricing for small engine mechanics?

Yes, Freshway Supplies provides highly competitive volume pricing and trade accounts for small engine repair workshops, commercial landscapers, and council maintenance teams ordering bulk spare parts. Contact us to establish your account.