Carburetor: Servicing a 15-year-old Briggs 6.0 HP engine?
#1
06-24-15, 03:16 PM
Carburetor: Servicing a 15-year-old Briggs 6.0 HP engine?
I have a 15-year-old Toro self-propelled 21" with a B&S GTS-XL 6.0 HP engine.
I've done all the normal servicing such as changed oil, plug, air filter, MAP sensor, etc. but have done nothing to the carburetor. The carb is not adjustable.
It's runs smoothly and starts on the first pull, but it may be running rich (by the smell of it) and the engine speed seems to be slower than it used to be (yes, that part could be my imagination).
If the engine is in fact running slow, it's not due to the governor spring - I've pulled on it and it is at its max.
Given the age and history, is there some sort of servicing the carb may need? Or perhaps carb replacement?
Thank you!
I've done all the normal servicing such as changed oil, plug, air filter, MAP sensor, etc. but have done nothing to the carburetor. The carb is not adjustable.
It's runs smoothly and starts on the first pull, but it may be running rich (by the smell of it) and the engine speed seems to be slower than it used to be (yes, that part could be my imagination).
If the engine is in fact running slow, it's not due to the governor spring - I've pulled on it and it is at its max.
Given the age and history, is there some sort of servicing the carb may need? Or perhaps carb replacement?
Thank you!
#6
06-25-15, 05:17 AM
Sharp blade?
Amazing to have it run that long without have to rebuild the carb.
#7
06-25-15, 04:20 PM
Forum Topic Moderator
Did this by chance start after hitting a solid object? (Thinking partially sheared flywheel key). Otherwise, I would go to the carburetor.
#8
06-25-15, 06:18 PM
Did this by chance start after hitting a solid object? (Thinking partially sheared flywheel key).
Otherwise, I would go to the carburetor.
Thanks!
#9
06-25-15, 07:07 PM
If used regularly the engine has a lot of hours on it, before starting to throw money in a 15yr old engine, check the compression to see how it compares to spec.
Try running it with the SeaFoam, it's about $5-6 from any auto store or wally world, when you start taking things apart Murphy's law is waiting for you. Have a good one. Geo
Try running it with the SeaFoam, it's about $5-6 from any auto store or wally world, when you start taking things apart Murphy's law is waiting for you. Have a good one. Geo
#10
06-25-15, 10:50 PM
Forum Topic Moderator
A partially sheared key doesn't necessarily make on run rough. It can be sluggish. I don't know what your carburetor might need, possibly a cleaning, or possibly more.
