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They are all good but dealer service is more important than brand. Are the people friendly and knowledgeable? Do they have a neat wwell equipped service area and a well stocked parts room? Or would you wait two days while they order a belt or oil filter? As far as engines go, the one in your...

I guess you are not taking your bride out to dinner.

You may need to rmove the throtlle control plate, two bolts.

There is a fourth bolt hidden behind behind the throttle control plate under the carburetor

.004"-.006" on both

Hold your finger on the throttle, if it smooths out the governor is set incorrectly. If it stumbles and dies it is not getting enough fuel. It may be over revving which will starve it for fuel.

Does the red wire end in a bullet connector? If so it should have the diode. Maybe it has been cut off, you then need to add the diode which is available at an electronics supplier. The other option is replacing the alternator which gets expensive. Give us the engine numbers so we can see what...

You may have broken the blade adapter and taken out the flywheel key. Take the blade off and try rocking the shaft with a pair of vise grips, if it still clunks get the credit card out.

Either the cable is out of adjustment, possibly stretched, or the stop switch has failed.

The OEM replacement is p/n 594593. They are not cheap but I don't have a lot of confidence in cheap aftermarket carbs.

What are the numbers on the engine? We don't want family numbers, they are meaningless to us. Will it fire with a spritz of gas in the carb throat?

Easiest way is tipping the mower on its side to drain the oil, sharpen the blade and clean the deck while you are at it. A pump won't get all of the crud. 30W API SE or higher works well in an air cooled engine working hard in a very dirty environment, 10W30 is acceptable if that is what is...

Have you checked the oil level? It may be contaminated with gas which points to a carburetor problem. Was the plug wet when you removed it?

A little oil weeping around the governor shaft is normal, a lot suggests a plugged breather or excessive blowby due to worn rings, valves etc. Sharpening the tines will be a challenge, they will be high quality spring steel.

I would not take the chance, you could be in deep doo doo if it fails.

Sounds like it is flooding.Do you get a spray of gas if you remove the spark plug and pull the cord?

X2 That was caused by overheating. The cooling fins need to be cleared of debris at least once per season, more often in dry dusty conditions.

Did you check the oil level? It may be contaminated with gas indicating a carburetor problem.

If I remember correctly the 341 has a larger footprint. There are also two styles of oil pan that are not interchangeable. Get the tape measure out.

Either the bolt is too soft or it was overtightened.

So what did you find? It may help someone else.

I used a BX2670 for three seasons until I was forced to move. It was a very well built machine and easy to operate. The loader was good for moving snow but not so much for landscaping, the machine didn't have the power or weight needed to pick up sand or soil. Too small for the job. Local dealer...

I replaced a couple of blown 9hp on Snapper 28" mowers with 12s, those things would slay thick couch grass over a septic field. Are you trying to cut thick, damp grass? You need to mow frequently to successfully mulch, only take off the top third of the blade.

Those are the reed valves, if they fail it won't run at all. The diapragm if it has one, I believe it does, is in the carburetor itself.

You know it has compression and spark, only thing left is carburetor. What engine? If it has the English Tecumseh good luck finding a diaphragm kit for the Dellorto carb.

The next seies of numbers gives the manufacturing date. For instance 730407 would indicate 1973, fourth month, seventh day. You won't find off the shelf hot rod parts for it. Briggs does or at least did build racing engines but they are only sold through specialized dealers affiliated with...

Very nice! I like it. I worked on Jacobsens in the 70's found them to be a good product. Anybody remember the mowers with the big disc and four blades?

The original post is almost 9 years old, he likely has it resolved by now.

240VAC at 50hz is the European standard, very scarce on this side of the pond. Seems odd a 5kv unit would not have an avr. Does it have capacitors?

104M02-022 is a good number. The inlet needle is not seating probably contaminated. Clean it and the tank, if that doesn't solve the problem replace the carburetor. They are not worth spending time on.

Can you give us the model, type, and code off the valve cover so we can see what you are looking at? Sounds like it is flooding.

There are millions of Briggs engines out there that have given years of trouble free service. Certain series have given their fare share of grief but no reason to condemn the entire line. Other brands have their share too.

Do you frequently run the machine at part throttle as many do? There could be a heavy carbon buildup on the piston. What color was the tip of the old plug?

It is a greens mower for use on golf courses, throws grass tothe front. Obviously repowered, the engine is a lot newer. Jacobsen and others made similar designs, you might be able to adapt something.

It should be stamped into the valve cover. You may also find it on tinwork near the muffler.

Does the engine have the early cam? Briggs changed and supposedly improved the design in 2015.

Stihl is the only place I know of unless aftermarket is available. Do you want to put your name on a repair with questionable parts.

Isn't that the truth! Check with a rental yard

I would remove that valve cover and have a look. I wonder if a rocker stud has backed out.

Where have you been getting your information? Consumer Reports? I take them with a grain of salt. I worked in the power equipment industry for years and have a few observations. Briggs overall is good although some models have their quirks. The ohv verticals will overheat if the cooling fins are...

Go to the product selector then professional trimmers, they are 4-mix except for the FS94R.

That is a mower part so engine numbers won't help.

Check with Briggs and Stratton, they brought those engines into North America for a number of years.

It is starving for fuel. Did you remove the main jet and emulsion tube to clean them?