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Part Name: Lawn and Garden Equipment Engine Ignition Coil
Manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton
Category: Lawn and Garden Equipment
Primary Function: Generates voltage for the spark plug
Installation & Compatibility
Compatible Models: Fits various Briggs & Stratton engine models. Please confirm this part is correct for your model before ordering.
Installation Difficulty: Medium — Requires handling electrical components and careful positioning.
Tools Required: Screwdriver, work gloves
Additional Information
Ignition coil 591459 produces the voltage needed to fire the spark plug. It replaces part number 492341.
If your engine won?t start or runs inconsistently, the ignition coil could be worn or damaged. Replacing it may restore normal operation and help maintain consistent engine performance.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and let the engine cool before beginning. Wear work gloves and use a screwdriver to remove and replace the old coil. For detailed instructions, see our How to replace a lawn mower ignition coil on a flathead engine repair guide with video.
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Husband installed the part as soon as he got home. Took maybe 15min and had lawn mowed that night. Easy to install and fast shipping!
Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Easy Coil Installation
May 28, 2021|Cumahunchen, Victor, Montana
The folks at Sears Parts Direct shipped faster than estimated. The part came with clear directions that allowed a quick 20 minute install. Engine fired right up. Will definitely come back for more parts.
Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Very helpful assistant part was the right one and
April 10, 2021|Bill, South Jersey
Easy fix took 15 minutes you can do it yourself worked perfectly
Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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The right part easy to install
June 19, 2019|The m v m, Illinois
I was not getting any spark from the coil so I ordered this part very easy to install just had to remove the cover two bolts and the mower is working now
Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Easy to install
November 20, 2018|jithepi, Undisclosed
Ride on lawnmower wasn't getting a spark to the plug, turns out this part needed to be replaced. Starts right up now.
Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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easy part to install
June 06, 2018|salger53, douglas,mass
After I found out what was wrong, the part was very easy too install.
Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes
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Easy to install
December 09, 2018|Andy h a d, Calera Oklahoma
Coil lasted about 2 days and pooped out! Checked all safety switches, never got a spark.
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