698754 499486 Air Filter with 696854 Oil Filter Tune Up Kit for Briggs and Stratton Intek Extended Life V-Twin18-26 HP Engine Fits John Deere L120 L111 LA135 L118 Replaces 499486S AM125424

What It Is

This pre-assembled tune-up kit includes an air filter (698754) and oil filter (696854) specifically for Briggs & Stratton Intek Extended Life V-Twin engines in the 18–26 HP range. It’s designed for lawn tractors like John Deere L120, L111, LA135, and L118, giving you the two most common service items for a single-season maintenance cycle.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, confirm your engine model number (e.g., 44P777, 44R877, 44S877) — Briggs Intek V-Twins with Extended Life use a different filter housing than standard Inteks. This kit fits John Deere L120, L111, LA135, L118, and many others with the same engine family, but not L100/L110 (single-cylinder). Check your current air filter’s shape: this is a rectangular pleated paper filter, not a foam pre-cleaner style. Also verify the oil filter thread size (3/4”-16) and gasket diameter (about 2.5”). OEM replacements are 499486S and AM125424, so cross-check your manual.

Key Things to Know

• Quality vs OEM: Aftermarket filters are typically fine for seasonal use, but the air filter’s sealing gasket may be slightly thinner than OEM — ensure it seats tightly to avoid unfiltered air.
• Installation difficulty: Easy — remove the air filter cover (two screws), swap the old filter, unthread the oil filter (hand-tighten the new one ¾ turn after gasket contact), and refill oil.
• Common gotcha: The oil filter is pre-filled? Don’t do it — install dry to avoid oil spills; the engine will prime itself on first start.
• Not universal: Does not include spark plugs or fuel filter — those are sold separately for a full tune-up.

Should You Buy It

If you own a John Deere L120/L111/LA135/L118 with a Briggs Intek Extended Life V-Twin and want a quick, low-cost oil + air filter swap for one season, this kit is a reliable value. It’s not for high-hour commercial use or engines with foam pre-cleaners — but for standard residential mowing, it’s a solid, no-fuss buy.