5hp Briggs horizontal starts and quits
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03-29-11, 10:17 PM
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5hp Briggs horizontal starts and quits
I have a 5hp briggs and stratton [MODEL 130212] [TYPE 3250-01] The problem is that it will only start with a shot of starting fluid and once the fluid burns off it dies. All the linkage choke, governer, ect. is correct. It has a new coil and diaphram rubber, new plug with good blue spark, good gas. i took the carb compleatly off and made sure every hole was clear. I have no idea what the problem is. The only thing not replaced is the gasket between the carb and gas tank. Could that be the problem? could it be a compression issue? Any ideas are greatly appreaciated. The motor is for an mtd chipper. Thanks
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03-30-11, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by cheese
When you pull the carb back off, is there fuel in the bowl?
the gasket between the carb and tank is my guess. either buy a new one, or make one from a cereal box, i have and it works.
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03-30-11, 07:32 PM
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Yes, the carb is mounted to the tank. That doesn't change the fact that it has a bowl though. The bowl commonly gets a hole rusted in it, and the fuel drains out as fast as it fills when this is the case.
I don't recommend making a gasket out of a cereal box when fuel is involved (safety concerns), especially when a new gasket made of the proper material costs less than a starbucks coffee.
I don't recommend making a gasket out of a cereal box when fuel is involved (safety concerns), especially when a new gasket made of the proper material costs less than a starbucks coffee.
