Recent content by dave77

I just went and tried, the closed valve is tight , I rechecked several times

I usually lurk in the back ground and read the forums to learn new things. I am a retired auto mechanic with very little experience with small engines. I came across a self propelled Snapper Hi Vac mower with a 5 hp briggs motor. The guy said that he couldn't get it to start and he wanted $30...

take a look at this ..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9N5oE8QV2k

try this web page, it has the specs for your motor. https://www.vanguardpower.com/na/en_us/products/horizontal-shaft-engines/big-block-vtwin-horizontal-shaft.html