The fuel float may be stuck in the closed position. Or, the carburetor needle valve may be closed.
Yes, it has an oil filter and the Briggs & Stratton part number is 492932S.
The 15.5 Briggs does not have an oil filter.
briggs and stratton oil filter part no.696854 replaces 795890.
Briggs & Stratton part # 491056 NAPA filter # 1348
According to lawnmowerpartstore.com Briggs and Stratton air filter 499486 / 499486S / 695667 / 698754are the same filter.
The Briggs and Stratton 492932 filter it cross over to a Z87A RYCO filter
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Briggs and Stratton part#697153 is for the air filter panel assembly (not oil). Fram does not have cross list replacement for this part number or application.
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You can get that info on the Briggs and Stratton website. Just go to: http://www.ereplacementparts.com/briggs-and-stratton-parts-c-16758.html?gclid=CPCZj4vGr58CFZdM5Qodp3bDsA and enter your engine model number.