Recent content by slomo

Air hammer, T-N-T, pulley puller, dynamite and king kong fingers. Take your pick. 1 and 3 are a good start.

No spark with kill wire unhooked = new coil time.

Again using aftermarket rubber drive rings is NOT advised. Get real Snapper parts only. They are not the same OD size and the clutch doesn't work at all or near as good. Also use inferior rubber that doesn't last. If the rubber ring is spaced proper, I can tow a 48" core aerator, 8 cinder...

I haven't worked on it in years (thank you Snapper). Totally forgot how I did it. No, couldn't get the driven disk off the crankshaft loose. I moved the drive disk with rubber ring closer to the driven disk off the crank. Think I posted about it years ago on another mower forum. Think it was my...

I read that too. Thanks for retyping it. I was thinking a bad stamping or someone pulled the wrong part. You know, simple human error? Guess on your street that never happens LOL.

Slope is probably too excessive for that mower. Splash lubed engines and slopes are not a good mix. So to me this is not a mower problem. Wrong tool for the job. No pictures were provided of said slope. Is this a ski slope? The word slope was given telling me she's a steep one.

Great thing about Snappers is the decks don't change. Why fix what is the best deck on the market? You need this part.

Take it to a real mower shop for repair. Not going to get help here either on bypassing safety switches. Why?

Describe what part of the blade is not fitting. Take pictures and post here.

And would weight like 4000lbs too. These new 0-turns already weigh like 1500+ pounds without the 350lb diabetes driver on board. They rut the snot out of your turf. Guys with hard clay soil should take notice if you want a nice "looking" yard. And cutting it like 17 times to get rid of the...

I would say if you have the correct parts diagram, ordered the correct piston and rings per engine date code, should work okay. Obviously using OEM parts and NOT the cheapest OEM parts off ebay or amazon. Last deal was about "trying" to get around Chinese copied parts if possible with OEM box...

Start at the basics. Air, fuel, spark and compression. 1.Air = remove air filter FOR TESTING ONLY. 2.Fuel = remove fuel line AT carb. Pour into a glass jar. Start engine if you have an fuel pump or let gravity do it's thing. Should have good fuel flow AT carb. Clean carb. Might take 3...

Agreed. Seeing a lot of typing and not much fixing.

Look at your engine manual for proper oil recommendation. I wouldn't run multi weight oil in an air cooled engine. A 10 grade oil as in 10w-30 is just that, 10 grade. SAE30 oil is a 30 grade oil, much thicker. Peak summer temps like now..... See where this is going? Even a 15w-40 is a 15...

No internet No porn industry No Snapper mowers No crappy cars and trucks No TV's No good music No computers - which later lead to cell phones No microwave ovens many many more

0-turns are not the all around tractor like or Snapper 33" rear engine rider type do it all tools. Guess you could weld some steel plate to a 0-turn and build what you want? Course the liability issue comes to mind.

Depends on the grass type you have. Can't stripe most grasses.

Need mower and engine numbers. Need a brand name too. Is this a Ford Lincoln Mercury product?

Do you expect batteries to last a lifetime now? 2-4 years is all you "should" expect. All batteries degrade and die in short order. Don't care if you are talking about a cordless flashlight, car, boat or screwdriver batteries. Most have X amount of charge cycles. All these great sales gimmick...

Buddy of mine has a new one in the box. Also has the pack-n-sack unit brand new.

You need to watch Pakistani Truckers on youtube. Want to talk about being creative. Rebuilding big rig batteries, in FLIP FLOPS. No eye protection or skin protection. Dudes are off the hook. Rebuilding big rig truck frames. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64FbxoHfUWd5hykYk5_BvQ slomo

Normally 18-20 ounces. You might of burned the engine up. What engine does it have? slomo

I'm a hack for sure. Clearly not a professional like most of you guys on here. Bubble gum and bailing wire is all I use. I'm the worst mower person on Earth. slomo

I'm sure the rings don't say where they were put. Over time and use....... slomo

I space the ring end gaps 180 degrees apart, far as possible. So 0, 180 then 0 degrees for all three rings. Heard some do like 120 degrees. Don't know if that is correct. You need to measure these gaps making sure you have enough clearance. Engine manual should have gap specs. slomo

Don't you think it ought to? Kubota's are not even similarly priced machines. Hard to compare fairly. For their asking prices, I want Mr. Kubota himself to come to my house and mow my grass. Or the Mrs. if she's hot LOL. slomo

Not to mention huge temps swings on a daily basis. Could be 45 in the morning and 80 in the day. Keep the tanks full and treat as you like. slomo

These 0-turns were terrible mowers. Get an older Snapper rear engine rider if you want a reliable mower. I'll put mine up against a Kubota any day. Mine has a real bagger system that will suck spare change off your garage floor. Mulches like no other and side slings like a champ. Also if you...

These new mowers "ain't" what they used to be. Get an older Snapper or Lawn Boy if you like those. slomo

And triple the price tag to go with it. slomo

Are you using a NASCAR team for rebuilds? Or is it 2021 now and prices have gone up? Crazy,,,, It's a stinking mower engine LOL. Toss in some Restore and some Slick 50 and you are good to go. Little Motor Honey to slick her up LOL. slomo

Riiiiiight. Maybe your cone tool is better than mine. Mine was plastic and had a lot of stiction in it. Never fit the blade hole exactly. Threw it in the garbage. 7 grams at 10+ inches is fairly large. Every gram counts as we know. I get a 0 balance on each end for perfect no vibe mowing...

I would say the soil with 25% compost is better by far than fertilizers. Ferts do help yes I agree. The soil is the heart of the turf. If you have the opportunity to lay down some nice rich mix with compost, you will see some healthy turf that is enduring. Not just a couple weeks like...

NOW, you have to post pictures of your new seat. We want to see which one. So comfort is up on the boat seat. How much better is the boat vs mower seat? slomo

Not on Oregon blades. That is some fairly hard steel. A normal file won't even scratch the steel hardly LOL. Just my experience. slomo

Time it with a new fresh file. Compare your time to a hand grinder. AND all the balancing you WILL have to do using a grinder. Or don't balance and destroy spindles and such. I can hand sharpen a blade in 1-2 minutes with a file. I know hand grinders take 5 times more facebook life wasting...

What gas station has soy bean fuel? Pure anhydrous ethanol? Castor bean 91 octane super gas? :rolleyes: I go to the pump and get regular plain old 87 octane fuel. All my hoopties start nearly on the first arm dislocation. slomo

It's called a hand file. Double cut mill bastard super extreme ultra duty. Total bevel sharpening control. slomo

Dude checked out couple pages ago. Viva Viva Las Vegas......... slomo

Take a picture of the cable and both ends. Should be something obvious. Could be a bad end connection?? Don't go throwing parts at it without confirming what the real issue is. slomo

Rent a U Haul truck and trailer. Or buy a shiny new F350 dually at $90,000 each. Most people want these huge mowers and have no way to get them repaired. It's not if they will break down but when. slomo

Elvis has left the building. Guess he took the OP with him. slomo

What happened to the OP? Comes here asking for help then leaves. No hugs either LOL. slomo

Check for a sticking closed choke plate. Remove the air filter and see if choke is OPEN when the engine is hot and NOT running. Should be open. If closed, there's your dinner. Does your engine have the air vane that controls the choke? And maybe that thermostatic muffler arm? slomo

There's a vertical metal post it goes on for one end. That is a stout spring. You will need a metal hook to assist in installing it. Be careful. Other end goes around the pulley plate. slomo

Just noticed this post has 50,000 views and 8 replies since 2016. Amazing...... slomo

Here it is again. slomo

If you read what I posted you will find your answer. When in doubt, water. slomo

Best mower forum on the internet. slomo

My scale accurate to 1 gram or 0.05 ounce costs like 13 bucks. slomo

Yup replace if they don't look like a new hose. They collapse inside and let tiny pieces of hose and grunge go straight to the carburetor. slomo

Sticking carb needle and seat comes to mind. NEVER over fill the oil. Keep it exactly at the full mark only. Check oil prior to every mow. There is a reason they put the full mark where it is. Most car engines the crankshaft gets into the oil and causes foaming which are air molecules inside...

It's pretty easy really. Solid object on one end (same height as scale) and the scale on the other. Level the blade out with a simple shop level. Take a weight reading on one end. Lather, rinse and repeat for the other end. Nails and those junk cone jobs are not even close to the scale method...

I use anti-seize on blade bolts and muffler bolts. Have to cut the torque back a smidge. Depending on bolt size say 7/16" coarse, 55ft lbs is over slammed with lube on a grade 5. Dry is max bolt slam for that bolt. Guess most pusher blades are 1/2" bolts??. I need to measure one of mine. A...

Using a grinder will necessitate balancing. Grinders remove a lot of material. Then you can talk about killing the temper of the steel. Best to use a fresh double cut mill bastard hand file. I can sharpen one in a vice about the same time as a grinder. Balance doesn't get off near as much. Easy...

Are you talking about putting stripes in tall fescue for example? Like a baseball field? Is that a Hi-Vac deck? If this is what you are talking about, it's the grass mostly and not the mower. Not all grasses stripe like tall fescue for example. slomo

Look where the cable mounts to the bar and at the engine. Make sure the cable run is straight as possible. Might need a new cable, have no clue on your mower. You should see the problem once you look at it. slomo

If the sod shows up and its dry, do NOT accept it. The soil in it should be moist. Dry sod might not make it in this peak summer heat. Bermuda will come back with enough water. Damp or wet sod is the key. slomo

Could be ignition coil going bad engine over heating. fuel pump going out if you have one dirty fuel tank Have you ever pulled the metal engine shroud and cleaned the top of the block and cooling fins? This is a yearly maintenance item in ALL engine manuals. Neglect this and you are looking at...

And of course disclose everything wrong with the mower prior to selling. Be a stand up person when you sell something. slomo

Is this a 2 owner mower now? Someone cut in line? slomo

Check oil level on flat ground. Should be EXACTLY on the FULL MARK, not over nor under at all times. Make sure the deck height adjusters are the same on all 4 corners. Check oil prior to EVERY MOWING. NEVER over fill with oil. Use SAE30 oil only. No 5w-30 or 10w-30 oils. Slightly over filled to...

Make sure they are OEM or equivalent blades for YOUR machine. Oregon blades BTW are the best that I have found. Push mowers have a bolt torque of 30-35 ft lbs. Yours should be similar. Check your mower manual for proper torque value. slomo

Look at the bell icon top right of this and all pages. slomo

Agree with that one. (y) slomo

Haven't heard on that one. Good point though. Easy check to rule that one out. slomo

Another one with the same choke spring missing? https://www.ebay.com/itm/332873134313?epid=2291200310&hash=item4d80c8f0e9:g:N54AAOSwQjhb5Ldm slomo

Well do you have a camera? Can you take a picture of the mower in question? Mower tag would be great. Engine numbers for grins. slomo

Take a strap of aluminum. Bolt regulator to the engine block. Duplicate what you see if your picture. slomo

Sorry I made a mistake. You are correct as usual. I edited my poor info just now. slomo

I would insure there are no left over concrete chunks and bricks in the soil. Any general home building scraps tossed in the soil. 2x4's, nails and so on. LEVEL the soil front and back like a sheet of plate glass. Truck in a foot of rich top soil mix with 25% compost. Drop the sod and ROLL it...

Maybe find a machine that doesn't have such an elaborate fuel system or pay the dealer?? slomo

Need pictures of the carb spring area and engine numbers to look it up. slomo

https://www.ebay.com/itm/332873134313?epid=2291200310&hash=item4d80c8f0e9:g:N54AAOSwQjhb5Ldm

But does the cap vent work? If you get one of those cheap carb needle and seat pressure testers off ebay, you can test carbs, gas tanks and gas caps. slomo

Should be a key start. Push button to me sounds like someone has been into the electrical system. I would CSI Miami the entire system to make sure connections are proper and wires go to the right place. Does the belt have the part number still visible? Should be able to take it to a real mower...

Your parts list shows a regulator. Briggs part 794360. It's part 501A in the parts list. Click on the link below to pull up your parts. https://www.thepowerportal.com/ipls/ipl.htm?md=2178070426B1~_IPLURL_LO.pdf

Did you get her running Nfr? slomo

Have you checked for vacuum leaks yet? Does it run rough at low rpms or high speeds? Fuel tank clean? Fuel pickup tube have a crack in it or leaking AT carb body? slomo

Should be a small 16-18 gauge solid core copper, black insulated wire on the coil. Most have a connector that of course connects to the coil. If you remove this kill wire, that cylinder should run till the tank is dry. As you can tell, this will allow the coil to fire till your either pull the...

Say it again cpurvis. (y) slomo

You have to file your federal taxes in order to get the checks. They check to see if you filed or not and dispense checks accordingly. slomo

Thought the valves were adjusted a few pages ago. Hard to help when nothing is done proper. slomo

You have a fuel delivery issue. Most likely the carb. Clean fuel tank Flush clean fuel into a glass jar towards carb. Verify good fuel flow AT carb. Old fuel lines could collapse or disintegrate internally passing trash to the carb. Cleaning the cooling fins and top of engine block are a...

No way of telling if your back will blow out. My entire Snapper 33" rear engine rider will stand on its rear vertically in the air. Great for blade removal, cleaning the deck out and greasing the spindle. How many 0-turns will do this? LOL slomo

Dull blades Never balanced blades Slipping belts Poor running engine Running too fast for conditions which MOST 0-turns do all the time Wet grass as StarTech said Dirty engine block and cooling fins Driving with the choke on Plugged air filter No way of telling what is going on with this...

Cool, thanks guys. (y) slomo

Does the air flow part need plastic welded TO the manifold? Gasket should hold it in the manifold. slomo

Installed wrong? 2 screws and a gasket? slomo

This amazon which is not the same part number but looks correct has this peice. Do you install it inside the manifold then screw it down? This is Briggs 794305. Description says includes INSERT to make hold, round and spacers for coil.

I see it now. Assuming it's supposed to be part of the manifold right and not supposed to fall off inside the block which makes sense? I found this manifold loose. Both screws were visibly loose. Guy said he couldn't get the engine to run, duh. So to be clear, this part is part of the...

So this humped piece goes inside the manifold for air flow? Is it part of the manifold when new? Have any pics of this? All the ebay parts of 796703 don't show this piece. Let me look some more. slomo

I'm going with dirty cooling fins for 100. slomo

Do you balance the tires on your car? Engine? Check book? slomo

Only grass I see that needs to be cut at 4" is tall Fescue. Most all others are 2" and under in my area. Recommend cutting more often. slomo

Let's face it, mowing with a push mower has always been a manly task. Mowing with a battery, powered, mower,,,, is just not manly. No battery job will outlast a Snapper Commercial pusher. You buy 1 Snapper and your grand kids kids kids kids kids will be mowing with it. slomo

This is on a Briggs engine 128T02-0112-B1 10110956 Nov 2010 Briggs part 796704. What is that piece in the middle? The item in blue, not the 4 washers. I found it below the intake manifold tube IN the block behind the valve face. It was next to the valve oil seal. slomo

Yes confirm spark and fuel delivery. If the choke is stuck on, it will be hard starting. It's giving the engine too much fuel. Remove the air filter. LOOK at the choke plate. It's the closest brass round disk looking back at you. You will have to look around that white plastic finger piece to...

Remove valves. See if they come out of the block ok. Wondering if a valve guide is tight yo'. Sounds like a camshaft problem now. Intake valve is not opening. Time to investigate the cam. slomo

Full mower and seat suspensions. Wider the deck the more scalping on uneven turf. Kawasaki engine. Belt drive is the most reliable and least costly to repair and keep going. Hydro's are $$$$ when they fail. Not if but when. 2 blades instead of 3. Foam pre air filter. Widest tires you can find...

Okay, great tip as usual Bert. Call me a converted WD-40 vacuum leak hunter LOL. slomo

I'm guessing your choke plate is sticking closed. slomo

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Air, fuel, spark and compression. 1.Remove fuel line AT carb. Drain into a glass jar. Should have a solid gravity flow. If not loosen gas cap and recheck. Might be a good idea to dump and clean the fuel tank. 2.Pressure test carburetor needle and seat. Video will explain it. 3.Take an old...

Over heating can cause the engine to die in 20 minutes. Clean the engine block, under flywheel and all fins. This is a yearly item in your engine manual. Neglect this and you are looking at engine damage. slomo

Spray carb cleaner around where the carb and intake manifold mount to the engine. If it smooths out you found your vacuum leak. Don't over torque those new parts you put on. All you need is a gentle snug. You might of warped something causing vacuum leaks. NO impact guns are needed. Leave...

Okay moving on...... slomo

Can you post the engine numbers so we can look up your spark plug? slomo

Any update on this quick surge? I'm going with a bad plug wire connector crimp. Too fast a surge to be carb or fuel related. Sounds like the plug wire is at the limit to fire. slomo

Awesome, now go slay some grass. slomo

What is the update on the carb solenoid? I snip the plunger off the solenoid and remove the wiring harness. Reinstall the now non working solenoid. Never have to worry about no starts again. When finished with the mower, I shut off my fuel with a fuel cut off valve about 30 seconds till I'm...

Your engine was made in 1991. Below is a link to your parts diagram. Click on the link to open. https://www.thepowerportal.com/ipls/ipl.htm?md=090212021601~_IPLURL_LO.pdf Below is the link to your engine operators manual. Click on the link to open...

Again on the cooling fins cleaning. Make sure you clean the top of the block under the flywheel and all other areas.You'll need to remove the fan shroud cover that houses the pull start rope. Look all around the block for oil and dirt areas. A dirty oil layer will insulated the block leading...

I don't get involved with ounces at all. Why because you can tip or drain one and never get the full 18 or 20 ounces back into it. Just drain and refill to EXACTLY the full mark. Don't make it any harder than that. On these horizontal crankshaft engines you do this. 1.CLEAN all around the oil...

Noticed yours has 2 carb to engine gaskets on it. Looks like yours already has a Chinese carburetor on it. These ebay carbs use much thinner gaskets than the OEM Briggs. OEM uses 1/8" thick gaskets. Ebay carbs come with 1/16" gaskets. slomo

Here is the ebay link for the Chinese carb. This has the newer model additional throttle spring and bracket I was talking about. https://www.ebay.com/itm/373551490632?hash=item56f9676648:g:euYAAOSwhahggTmM slomo

I have one that has a throttle cable and the throttle/choke control panel like yours. Here's an important tip. Don't get into the habit of trying to idle down the engine. These are splash lubed and air cooled. Briggs states run at full 3600rpm for max engine durability. On the cooling, idling...

Just bought 2 McLane edgers with the Briggs 3.5hp engines. I have a bunch of tips for you. 1.CLEAN the cylinder block cooling fins. All that dirt and oil needs to come off NOW. If you neglect this you are asking for engine damage. This is in your engine manual as a yearly maintenance item. 2...

Most mowers barely keep the battery up between startings.

Going to be funny. All those guys buying 0-turns at 4-15 grand each with Harbor Freight Predator engines.

I have a 33" Snapper rear engine rider. I too have 1/3 of an acre. I tow a 48" core aerator in heavy clay soil. Put 8 cinder blocks on it at 43lbs each. Also have my 120lb wife sit on top of the blocks. Front yard has a slight grade uphill in one part. Simple math is 464lbs. Tows it just fine...

Again - is the choke working or not? slomo

I got all three checks in quick fashion. Course I file my taxes yearly. slomo

All true!! slomo

Not here in Oklahoma. Most people here don't work at all. Everyday is like school is out and let's go driving around. Traffic is still high here no matter the time of day. Guess all this free lunch program money and welfare cash, why get a real job? People are making more money off free...

Our lawn crew at work had a mower accident. Guy was going full speed on our unlevel ground. SCAG mower bucked operator off thankfully to the rear of the deck. Mower kept going. It slammed into a new Jeep causing $$$$. Those 0-turns weigh 1500lbs and do nearly 20mph. Safety switches were...

I bet thanks to Sleepy Joe Biden and the Democraps. Gas was $1.69 a gal for E-10 in Oklahoma when Trump was in office. 100% gas was basically 2 bucks per gal. Gas has doubled now Biden is sitting in the chair day-dreaming. slomo

Those 5 minute jobs are weak. Stay away from them if possible. Look for the old 24 hour cure stuff. JB Stick Weld says steel then any metal?? It's also a 5 minute set 1 hour cure. 900psi Of the sticks I would get the Tank Weld. Made for gas tanks and states lawn and garden equipment. I

Those stick jobs are not really adhesives per say. Definitely will hold shape better though. You looking at a 2 part putty like glob of love? slomo

I have trouble in the off season winter. Drain fuel tanks and carbs. Next season I have to replace fuel lines. Seem to dry out and get hard over the winter. Run Stabil year round, never worry about it. First pulls nearly on all machines. ????? slomo

https://engines.honda.com/models/series/v-twin

The JB will run and sag away from being nice threads to a goo glob. What about what Scrub said but using wax paper under the cap? That way the cap could be removed and would hold the JB in place? Probably have to dig the wax paper off once the JB cures. No big deal in that. Or use a big rubber...

You need a full suspension mower and seat. Or have a lawn crew cut it for you. A bad back will bring a healthy man to the ground. No sense in risking it. slomo

From what the OP wrote "when I started it up it didn't want to run except with the choke on". That told me pilot circuit was clogged and engine wanted more fuel (choke). Far as a red muffler goes, could be rich or lean. Let me know what I'm missing out on. Ears are open. He said the plug...

Any mice or rats around your place? slomo

That and a lot of Briggs parts are tough or impossible to get now. slomo

Sounds like the US Army. Dummy cording everything so not to lose gear. Takes all of 34 seconds to check the oil prior to mowing. Takes me longer as I need my glasses to see my shiny clean and clear Supertech SG rated SAE30 oil. (y) slomo

Drain and clean the fuel tank. Sounds like you have 2 things going on, rich and lean conditions. Black plug and surging, needs choke. Attack the carburetor first. slomo

Be gentle, parts are long gone for that critter. slomo

That is excess fuel. Does the oil dipstick smell like gas? slomo

Is she a runner yet? slomo

Only need 20-40 amps so 380 is plenty. If you are looking for a good battery that will last, get the LOWEST RATED CCA value you can find. Plates will or could be thicker lasting longer till the battery dies on you. Tractor batteries are the best you can find. They get bounced around in fields...

Post up your engine numbers so we can look up your proper spark plug. slomo

I tried both resistor and non in a 3.5hp Briggs horizontal. No difference found, for THAT engine at least. Use OEM recommended plug to be safe. slomo

You need air, fuel, spark and compression. Start from these basics. Dry plug is no fuel getting to the plug. Gas cap vent bad? Is the choke working or not? slomo

What is this exactly? 40ft lbs or inch pounds? Take pictures of what you are doing. Videos are even better. Post to youtube and link the videos here. slomo

Tank full of gas? Briggs says to fill the tank for quicker starts after carb work. E-10 fuel is frowned on for OPE. Do you have good spark? Take an old spark plug. Gap to 1/4" wide. Check for a good blue spark.

Carb mount on tank flat?

Is this some new wireless plug wire on the market?

Tells me engine is lean. Needs choke to smooth out. Choke adds fuel to richen mixture which smooths out engine. Normal plug color with choke on is nothing. Again reflects lean A/F ratio. Fuel system is dirty, bad fuel line, carb solenoid stuck partially open./closed and vacuum leak/s. Did you...

Top valve is the EX valve. There are 2 TDC's on a 4 smoke engine. Make sure you are on the correct stroke. Post up a video on youtube of it running then link it here.

No, rust has nothing to do with magnetism.

How is the spark plug wire attached to the terminal on the plug? Looks like a bad plug wire off the magneto. That would explain the quick surge.

agree

That Briggs manual says turn crank CCW. Is that correct? Thought it was CW looking down at the flywheel? Typo?

That is what you are looking for. A good crimp turns the copper strands into a copper block if you will. Best is a hydraulic crimp tool. Far as soldering goes, if you had a corroded connector drawing excessive amperage, that will heat up. Could get hot enough to melt some solder. Course that...

New means nothing. Seen several new parts be dead in the box.

Pretty sure, as usual, you are correct sir. slomo

Carb is dirty or diaphragm is faulty. Check for vacuum leaks. Spray WD-40 all around carb to tank gasket area and around carb to engine mount. If the engine smooths out you've found your leak. slomo

Is this a 2 stroke engine? Oil interacting with gas now? No wonder there is so many Kroller engine failures out there. Take it back to the dealer.

These have a special carburetor that makes the Smart Stow feature possible. Something inside it is limiting fuel flow. I would pressure test the needle and seat first.

http://faculty.missouri.edu/~schumacherl/276781SingleCylinderOHV.pdf

Might need to boil the carb per Bertsmobile1's suggestion. Could take a few times to get it clean. From Bertsmobile1 below. Great advice. "Before I got the ultrasonic cleaner we used to boil carbs using a big pot & a dishwasher tablet The ones with the ball in the middle seem to work better A...

Explain exactly the stroke you checked the valves on. There are 2 TDC positions on a 4 smoke engine. Should be 1/4" PAST TDC on COMPRESSION stroke.

This kind of fuel back fogging out the carb is excessive valve overlap "cam timing" or late ignition timing. Check flywheel key.

Applaud the cleaning effort. The water is the issue I have (rust). Bad idea using a power washer. Sheit, at least you are cleaning yours LOL. Blast away. Clean the top of the engine block too.

Arrows towards carb right?

Is the spark plug black? Take an old plug. Gap to 1/4" wide. Check for a good blue spark. Wonder if someone put a steel key in the flywheel groove causing it to not shear?? If the crank is bent, it's done. Or find a mower shop that has a crank straightener.

Or the flywheel key and its groove.

Is that fuel filter installed backwards? Should be some arrows on the clear part showing proper mounting direction.

That is a Briggs engine and belongs here in the Briggs section. If you have a mower question, post in the Craftsman section.

Need to pressure test both carbs.

Cleaning the cooling fins is a yearly maintenance item in your engine manual for ALL MOWER ENGINES. Neglect this and you are looking at engine damage $$$.

Could be the rings didn't seat if they are new. Or you didn't space them out properly with installing on the piston. Could of been a dirty cylinder bore if you honed or bored. That bore needs to be surgically clean prior to installing the piston. Scrub the bore with HOT soapy water, rinse and...

Every removed head should be checked for warpage. Get a 1/2" thick piece of plate glass from a glass shop. Not a lot of money. Take wet/dry sandpaper and level the head and block. Torque the head in 3 steps in a criss-cross pattern. Start at 5ft lbs, 10 and 15 or what ever your max torque...

Cleaning the cooling fins is a YEARLY maintenance item per your engine maual. These are air cooled engines. Neglect this and you are looking at engine damage as you found out. Clean the top of the engine block too. Should see silver aluminum all over the engine.

Were the old head gaskets damaged? Rough running is a dirty carb or vacuum leaks. Maybe choke is stuck half way open/closed??

Here is your how-to engine manual. Look at the carb linkage settings in section 4. http://faculty.missouri.edu/~schumacherl/276781SingleCylinderOHV.pdf

Either choke plate is binding or choke linkage need tweaking. Insert a piece of thick paper ALL AROUND the choke plate inside carb body. Make sure nothing binds. NO GREASE

Possibilities below carb linkages need proper adjustment dirty carb dirty fuel tank dirty fuel filter fouled spark plug air filter plugged gas cap vent is bad Remove fuel line AT carb. Drain into a glass jar. Should have good fuel flow.

This is incorrect.

Specifically

Your valve clearance settings are wrong. Per your Briggs engine manual below.

Your Briggs engine manual is below. Click on the link. https://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocumentDisplay/default.aspx?filename=msuwEN-K_ny7tH217FzoPu

Did you remove the choke plate AS INSTRUCTED on page 1? There was no guidance to use any grease on any carb part. If your engine has the valve stem caps on each valve, make sure they are on each valve.

dirty carb valves need adjusted dirty fuel tank dirty engine block cooling fins and top of engine block

I would replace the spark plug. Should get it running. slomo

What exactly went bad on your engine? Ran with no oil? No air filter? slomo

I knew we needed a pay section on here for the real pros like ScrubCadet10, StarTech, Bertsmobile1, ILEngine and so on. slomo

What exactly is stripping? Is the blade old? Dull? Sharpened with a grinder now waaay out of balance? Leaving a grass trail? slomo

Not going to get any help bypassing ANY safety switches here sir. They are installed for a reason.

JB Weld make moisture cured RTV goops. Works better than Permatex.

Which TDC stroke were you on? There is another one in a 4 stoke engine. Could of been on the wrong one. slomo

Okay once the 3mm balls are out, there is nothing else to do. Unless the parts fall out of the carb body. Not for nothing but I noticed on a Chinese carb on fleabay, one carb showed a flat blade looking main jet in it. Do those balls hold or stake the parts in the body? Only thing I can see...

Is it running proper now? Time for an update. slomo

You have a choke and a throttle plate. Should be a small hole you install the linkage rod into. Choke plate is AWAY from the engine block. Throttle plate is CLOSEST to the block. Take pictures of what you have now. Post them here so we can see what you are working with. slomo

Spray some WD-40 inside the spark plug boot. slomo

Is this in the mower manual? Some mowers have plastic wheels. See where this is going? slomo

Did you read that I was hating on anyone here? Anyone at your house? Anyone that you know? Here's what I wrote. I will type it out again for you. Just stating the obvious. Mowers are not play toys. Kids and even grown kids can get hurt "playing around" on lawn mowers. I read what you...

Don't know if super goo has enough beans to hold that piece on under engine heat and vibes. Not enough meat to screw anything together. Broken part sits on a thin aluminum area. slomo

Head gaskets. Wrong oil type. Excessive oil level. Fuel in the oil. Also what does "pull the throttle" mean? Are you idling the engine down like a car engine? "Mower" engines are to be at 3600rpms ALL THE TIME. Briggs and Stratton states for max durability run at max revs ALL the time. slomo

Maybe the pilot jet fell out? Check your engine parts list. See if yours has one. slomo

Ultrasonic cleaners are not the end all Holy Grail of carb cleaning. Just as you found out first hand. No replacement for good ol' elbow grease and carb cleaner. Probably need to boil the carb a few times. Obviously some dirt where you can get to inside the carb. slomo

My opinion, total waste of time and money. You should be wearing ear protection anyway. And eyes and feet..... Leave the shower shoes in the wife's closet when mowing. slomo

Price gouging in view of the public. Funny thing is people keep paying it. Stop buying it and the prices will fall. slomo

I like guns but probably shouldn't play with them........ Like explosives too. slomo

Forget it, I found it. https://www.google.com/ slomo

Okay which google page are we to look at? And what link are you referring to? So confusing..... slomo

Well I don't understand the need for a light 15 grade oil that acts like a 50 when at 212F. Especially when Briggs and all other engine manufacturers state, using multi-grade oils will cause more oil consumption. You can use aviation grade oil, doesn't impress me a bit. No sense using NASA...

Was this an OEM part or Chinese ebay/amazon Gambler Series Special? Diaphragm upside down? Diaphragm spring missing? Did you over torque the carb mounts causing vacuum leaks? Is the choke working? Is there gas in the tank? Are you pulling the rope hard/fast enough to generate spark? Do you...

Just stating the obvious. Mowers are not play toys.

As StarTech said, some carbs especially Chinese carbs might need some tweaking. Tooling gets dull and holes are not proper and so on. slomo

Well, at least it might catch some grit going into the engine. Never heard of greasing a choke plate but my ears are open. slomo

Great tip LOL I too was unclear on the filter deal. slom

That is a dirty or clogged low speed pilot circuit inside the carb. slomo

I held a 3650F propane torch to it for a full 2 minutes. Wasn't hot enough. That block just sucked the heat away like all get out. I used a stainless wire brush on it. Sprayed carb cleaner to degrease it. The flame should of burnt off anything left. Guess I need a larger torch to throw more...

Going to call Permatex and JB Weld. Get expert advice on the best RTV adhesive and something to build up cast aluminum. I like olddiyer's idea of a flat plate with nuts and bolts. Might be doable with some metal whittling. Need a good adhesive that possibly can be removed if I need to remove...

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If all this fails, remove carb bowl. Should have fuel in the bowl. DON'T over torque the bowl nut. Just a gentle snug is all you need. Probably could use a carb cleaning while you are at it.

As stated remove spark plug and pull the rope several times. Let it sit a while to dry with plug out. slomo

Should be some fuel in the fuel filter. No gas in the air filter. Remove the fuel line AT the carb. Drain into a glass jar. Should have good fuel flow there. Verify this. slomo

Need to keep the oil at the FULL mark. Not over and not under all the time. Check oil PRIOR to starting your mowing. Use plain ol' tried and true SAE30 oil. slomo

Thought about that already. Since the muffler is where it is and the carb has to bolt to the tank. But a carb from a normal push mower has a similar bolt pattern but not angled down. Probably not jetted for this smaller 3.5hp engine.

Here's some pics of the block area where the carb mounts.

Or if I could fit a small C-clamp or Visegrips LOL. The tank has a bolt to hold it on. Carb sits on tank. What would McGyver do?

Thinking about using JB Weld or a good fuel rated RTV sillycone. Basically gluing the carb to the engine block. Use the only good top bolt to gently hold the carb to the engine. Don't want to crank the torque on it as to make it sit off the engine slightly. Just as a backup so to say. What do...

Chinese ebay or amazon carb I bet. Clean or rebuild the OEM Briggs carb. slomo

Clean and or rebuild the OEM Briggs carb. Boil the sucker like Bertsmobile1 said. (y) slomo

Amazon carbs are risky. They are NOT guaranteed to work 100% like OEM Briggs carbs. Some Chinese Gambler Series carbs do work. So you dump 20 bucks on a Chinese and it doesn't work. Then have to shell out 50 smackers for a rebuild kit. Not saving any money if the Chinese carb is junk. Last...

Could be several things. Need to verify you have fuel, spark, air and compression. 1.Remove fuel line AT carb. Drain into a glass jar. Should have good flow here. 2.Take an old spark plug. Gap to 1/4". Ground the threaded area on the engine block. Should have a good blue spark. 3.Air is remove...

And why am I paying $3.15 a gallon for real gas in Oklahoma? When Trump was in office, E-10 was $1.69 here. slomo

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Crank it a few times to build compression. Spray soapy water around spark plug threads. Loosen spark plug watching for bubbles. Should show some bubbles. Not a real accurate test but will show some compression. slomo

Half or slightly more of the bottom hole is gone. Other than taking it to a welding shop and have it TIG welded...... Probably cost more than it's worth. slomo

Remember these 0-turn's can and do weigh around 1500lbs plus. slomo

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Briggs 3.5hp horizontal shaft 091202-1231 E1-0105293A Need a good way to remount the carb to engine block. Heavy object knocked off the air filter housing, carb and fuel tank from engine block. 2 pics show the engine block and broken area. Has 1 good bolt hole at the top of carb mount area...

My Briggs MAX series was like this. I did as StarTech said. Didn't want to jack up my valve guides. Worked great too. Took a small file to the retainer area as mentioned. Don't need to remove a lot of material. Just enough to get it out safely. Remember the block is aluminum. slomo

You said extended periods of sitting. Bet a good carb clean wouldn't hurt anything. Clean inside the carb not just the outside. Remove the jets and spray with carb cleaner USING EYE PROTECTION. Have you ever cleaned the engine block cooling fins? And the top of the engine block? It's a yearly...

Did I read this correctly? Let me get my glasses on..... Yup he cleaned the fins. BRAVO to you sir. First post I've read on this IMPORTANT subject. Guessing you cleaned the top of the engine block too not just the fins right? (y) slomo

Time for new ignition coils. If you've removed the kill wire, it should run till the tank is empty. slomo

Great move going to non ethanol fuel. Think the fuel is getting worse. Getting diluted with other "chemicals" to cut the price down. Probably oil field junk that's being resold and mixed in. slomo

Bertsmobile1 had a great idea for your seat. Look for ski boat seats. Cheap with durable marine grade UV resistant material.

Wow, sure makes belt drive machines a lot more attractive. slomo

Check for carb vacuum leaks and post your engine numbers. slomo

I beg to differ on that statement. Maybe if you added an oil cooler and oil pump to it. slomo

Blades still on? Remove the ignition coil kill wire. Should run the tank dry. If it does you have some safety switch or wiring issue. slomo

Is it me or are there a lot of dirty carbs this season? slomo

Clue #1 provided Look for a bad switch, failing wires or connectors. Here goes, remove the ignition coil kill wire. Run the mower as normal. See if it runs as long as you want. If so you have some safety switch issue. slomo

What I've noticed in Oklahoma, Costco, Homeland and Sam's Club get their gas furmulated weirdly. Meaning they use MKE I think the pump says. My stuff ran weird on these fuels. They alter the formula to get the price down for their members. Long story short, go to 7-11 or any other "real" gas...

Get an Oregon for your Snapper. Work great on my 33" RER. slomo

As Scrubcadet10 said, that = a dirty carb inside. Clean the carb first. On the 30 minute deal, look for vacuum leaks around the carb and intake pipes. Spray carb cleaner around carb sealing areas and intake ports/gaskets. Parts heat up and expand causing leaks. Also would take an old spark...

Not much difference on your valve cover stampings. Sure helps me sometimes getting the numbers. slomo

Better clean those cylinder cooling fins and all that dirt off the top of the engine block. This is a yearly maintenance item in your engine manual. All that dirt insulates the block and restricts cooling. These are air cooled engines and reach full temp in 1-2 minutes. If you neglect this...

Hoping the grandson is over 15 YO? Sounds dangerous letting kids play on mowers.

I'd use the mower or hydro makers branded fluid. These toys can cost over 10 grand. No doubt the manufacturer has formulated their oil with special additives for that application. Also protects your warranty. Using car oil off the shelf from Walmart makes 0 sense. As in the cheapest so called...

Some of us like to swim against the current LOL. slomo

I followed Donyboy23's video. He had stake marks all the way around the seat and close together. Good to know you haven't seen a failure. (y) Thanks for reporting in Scrub. Appreciate the wisdom. slomo

Don't think it needs one. Use appropriate oil for your outdoor ambient air temp. Definitely no 5w-30 oil. Check your engine manual for best recommendations. You might need a straight SAE40 or 20w-50 oil per your temps. I would remove the fan shroud and CLEAN the cooling fins yearly. As in do...

Take a greasy oily red shop rag. Wipe the numbers with it. Stamped numbers will be more visible. slomo

Update She's a runner. Wondering how long the valve seat staking will last? I put al least 12 punch marks around the valve seat if not more. Guess keep the cooling fins clean for starters. Intake valve had a lot of bluing on the shaft. Still in clearance spec from 2012, amazing.

I second the plate glass and wet/dry sandpaper idea. I used to use the glass garage door. Just removed a head off a 190cc Briggs L-head Toro Recycler. For grins I checked it on plate glass. Sure enough was not even close to flat. On this head, bolts are along the outer perimeter. That was...

Straight from the Philippines web site. https://www.thegreatest.ph/diy-detergent.html slomo

Maybe if you have 30 days to waste. slomo

Person is on a small island. Might not have shopping resources most mainland American's do. slomo

It is possible to filter used oil and reuse. :p Most people change it too early. Amsoil says you can run it for 25,000 miles now. (y) How many lawns is that?? You could use water if it wasn't corrosive. This is a hydraulic fluid application, not the space shuttle. Sure, run the OEM suggested...

Okay good to know. No wonder those are so quiet.

Briggs 128M02-0133-F1 12091457 Okay, engine chunked an intake valve seat. You guessed it, never cleaned the top of the block and fins since 2012. Block had a mummy wrap of dirt all over it. Wonder why it over-heated and spit out a valve seat LOL. o_O New to me, the spark plug gap is 0.020"...

Since most are recommending engine oil, I would put used motor oil in it and call it a day. No need for premium oil that you will dump out in the future. Hydro manufacturers are not even using a proper hydraulic fluid LOL. slomo

Look at the starter solenoid. Also check all grounds. Should have 12VDC at the solenoid with key ON. slomo

Just to comment on that part. Someone must of hit an aircraft carrier anchor chain in the yard to tear that up like it is. Those older machines were made to last. Now if that adapter was on a new'ish Toro Recycler I could see how LOL. That little guy is jacked up on the top and bottom sides...

Your oil sump slash breather system is pretty cool. The breather is a ONE WAY, pressurized air OUT of the engine pipe to the air filter. The breather keeps a small vacuum on the oil sump limiting oil pooling at the rings. This help with oil consumption. Your oil dipstick tube should have an...

You guys need to go to a glass shop. Get a 1/2" thick, 12" x 16" piece of plate glass. Lay some wet/dry sand paper on it. This is how I true up parts now. Let the paper do all the work. Don't try to press down to help. You will make the part uneven doing that. Great for cylinder heads and those...

You need to get into the habit of topping off the oil exactly on the full mark prior to every mow. No fuel in the gas, good to know. slomo

Awesome info StarTech. Exactly what I was looking fo'. I've never been inside one of these carbs yet other than removing the welch plugs. Want to remove the emulsion tube on my other OEM Briggs carb. Everything else is clean and rodded out. Can't get inside this main jet tower deal'io. So...

Might have to get one of these.

Briggs 3.5hp horizontal 091202-1231 E1- 0105293A Need help removing the main jet. How the heck does it come out? Seems to be pins holding them in??. Need to remove the emulsion tube as well. https://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/briggs_pulsa-jet_horiz_fixed.asp

Tried using the harbor freight low temp aluminum welding rod kit. Tried to braze on the carb mount area on the block that got broken off. Couldn't get enough heat into the engine block to make the rod stick. Wire brushed and sprayed with carb cleaner prior. Had the propane flame singing pretty...

Our crew, they do a full reverse to stop the forward travel. You can see the tires go in reverse. Then it's full left or right then hammer down. Guess they haven't priced those tires yet. Tires are expensive. Should say Michelin on the side for what they charge. Course they don't own the...

Have this second edger with the 3.5hp Briggs horizontal on her. Something fell and knocked the carb/fuel tank off the engine. One carb mounting threaded ear broke off the block. Going to try that harbor freight low temp alumi-weld stuff on her. That square air filter housing is trashed. Might be...

SHA' ZAM - this POS is running now. Guess the OEM Briggs 1993 era carb was it. I put the CHi'sneeze carb on. It micro surges but basically she's a runner now. Under load she is smooth. At idle (3500rpm) she has a tiny surge. Much more livable now. Might have to boil the Briggs carb like Bert...

One can read an engine manual a couple times. Find all sorts of good tips you missed. (y) slomo

I'm a LB newb. Those are huge mufflers. Where in the heck do they bolt on? You said bottom of the engine. Ok........ slomo

Should of brushed it off prior to opening the engine up. Keeps a ton of grit out of the engine. Pressure washers are not good for the ever persistent rust animal. Just use an old paint brush and a rag. Bert put links to your manual and engine parts. You will find your head gasket part number...

Human logic is to idle down a mower engine. Be gentle with her. In fact the total opposite is true. Briggs says to run at full beans all the time for max durability. These are not car engines. Air cooled engines get hot in 1-2 minutes. When you idle down like a Harley Davidson, you just killed...

Our yard at work, guys are flying on their SCAGs and nearly get bucked out of the seat all the time. They should install seat belts. Going so fast and getting thrown off would be a trip to the ER. It's kind of funny to watch them mow. Guys hit the same stinking area - every week - and have to...

Inspect your blade. Remove it and spoon it against a new blade. slomo

Love the carb boiling idea Bert. Thing is the wife goes into mommy mode about her pans LOL. I used to cook all the time. Now I'm not allowed in the kitchen LOL. Think between the two methods, the boiling might be the winner?? Will have to get brave and try it. slomo

Like most are saying, don't spend a lot of money on one. If you are looking at a lifetime investment tool, look at the HVAC meters. Heat and air guys have some nice ones these days. Fluke is top of the line IMO. UEi and Fieldpiece are great too. I'm a Fluke nerd myself. slomo

Shoot soapy water all around the muffler and head area. Look for bubbles. You're not going to see a leak unless there is a large crack in the tubing. slomo

How is oil getting into the muffler and air filter housing with no oil in the engine? "but I haven’t filled it with oil" ???? slomo

Need to flip the carb over and pressure test the fuel inlet tube. Needle and seat should hold 7psi.

Won't those be kinda tough to eat? Like mine medium with no blood. slomo

Oil level exactly on the full mark? Not over or under? Does the oil smell like gas? Smell the dipstick. When checking the oil, screw the dipstick all the way in then remove and check level. Some engines like Kawasaki's and Honda's you park the stick on top of the threads only. Check your...

Wonder if the block has a crack allowing oil into the exhaust port then into the muffler? As in never cleaned the cylinder cooling fins?? Shot in the dark. If you just put new rings in, you need to allow them to seat. It's going to smoke a while. Shouldn't have oil running out of the muffler...

As Bert said, air flow for cooling suffers when you idle the engine. Briggs says run at max revs for max durability. Shy away from idling a mower engine. slomo

I'm with you. I'll never sell any of my Snapper fleet. Have 4 pushers and one RER rider. Used to drool over Snappers when I was a kid. They were the top of the line best made mower you could get. I think it still holds true. Show me a better bagger on this planet than the Snapper Hi-Vac with the...

Briggs doesn't make the legendary I/C engines anymore. Wish they did. Rubber tire transmission. You talking about the Snapper drive system? I hope not. That is the most simplistic and reliable transmission system out of any push mower. That rubber driven ring costs a whole 8 bucks to...

Your grandchildren's kids will be mowing with that Snapper Commercial long after we are gone. slomo

My guess too on the wet grass. I use old motor oil under my decks. It's free and a great way to recycle. Perfect for winterizing the mower fleet. Rest of the oil goes on the stockade fence yearly. It's a 100 plus year old farmers trick to preserve the wood. slomo

Right Blow out with carb spray and compressed air both ways each hole. Wear safety glasses when spraying carb spray. As Bert said there's clean and then there's CLEAN. On varnish, that heat and soap from the dishwasher makes it crack off and flake away easier. Don't know how bad yours is...

Is there oil on the ground? Gas in the tank? Might be an ignition coil gone bad. Could be several things. What does it do on a restart? Post your engine model numbers up here. slomo

Dry or wet grass? slomo

Check this. I have oily skin. Like most people I sweat a lot in the summer. My pillows used to be yellow years ago. Ewwww!!! Now the wife puts all our pillows in the dishwasher. They come out white AND all fluffed up. Don't know how the fluffing feature works but it does. And to add the wife...

Place the carb on the lower rack. Use some good Dawn DW soap. It's a poor man's parts washer built into your house. Small version of what engine machine shops have. I put a filthy nasty filthy nasty grimy greasy Jeep valve cover in the dishwasher. Came out clean to the paint. Remember max heat...

Far as fishing lines goes, mono works good. If you have a stubborn clog use some braided line. That stuff is kinda abrasive but not stiff. Like holding the line between your fingers and reeling the line it. Hurts your fingers in no time. Most of the time I use an obviously smaller paper clip...

Clean the carb and engine prior to removing parts. Will help keep dirt and grit out of the engine. Clean your engine cooling fins yearly per your engine manual. Neglect this and you are looking at engine damage. slomo

Thanks for replacing the safety switches. Most people bypass them and could have problems in the future. As in serious problems. slomo

Silicone greases come in many different viscosities. I have Magic Lube from the swimming pool industry. It's for lubing up the large O-rings on pool pump baskets. Grease stays on in chlorinated water. I use it on any O-ring that needs it which most all do. Plumbing repairs around the house and...

Need to be at TDC on the COMPRESSION stroke.

Fuel line, fuel tank and or fuel filter could be blocked. Find out which. If yours has a fuel pump that might be bad too. Something in the fuel delivery path is your issue. Remove the tank and clean it out good. Replace fuel lines and filter. slomo

Remove fuel line AT carb. Crank engine over. Verify fuel delivery AT carb into a glass jar.

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Great advice sir. Mower might have 12 volts going through it and some jumper to ground could burn the mower to the ground. Garage in flames, kids bikes on fire, grand children playing in the yard, wife's shoes might get torched LOL. slomo

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Wife's dishwasher is the king of carb washers. Sucker will come out like new. You need heat to help dislodge that varnish. Hot pot scrubber mode is the ticket. Remove float, needle and seat prior, common sense. For rodding out jets I use fishing line or an obviously smaller paper clip than the...

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Think I have some Meyer Zoysia. That stuff is ultra dense with a root system next to none. It will wear you out trying to dig in the grass with a shovel. You can mulch zoysia. Don't let it get too tall. It will lock up your engine. As in you better mow it once if not twice a week. Depends on...

Now you can chime in on here and help other forum members. Tell them about the bottle trick. Glad to hear you found your fuel issue. slomo

If you can't find the model number of the engine post up pictures with all sides shown.

Scrubcadet10 gave a clue for you.

Little fella' is growing a beard. Any engine damage? slomo

Recap on the surging Tank and fuel bowl are clean OEM Briggs old 1993 year carb are clean and open. Removed 2 welch plugs even to make sure each hole each way was open fully. Carb spray, paper clip and compressed air. Slathered RTV all around the carb to engine flange to stop a vacuum leak I...

Model number needs looked at. Can't pull anything up with the model number you posted.

Sandy soil will destroy blades like butta'. Wet grass is harder to cut than dry. Oregon blades are the best/hardest steel I've found. If the end tip of the edge is rounded, time for new blades. If anyone uses a grinder on them which most people do, most likely, time for new blades. Blade...

Sounds like the left rear wheel is all or most of the driving. What lube was used on the gears? slomo

Good point. slomo

Check for vacuum leaks. Parts heat up and expand. Spray some carb juice around the carb mounts. slomo

Surging is either a rich or lean condition. Read your plug for more clues. Most of the time a dirty carb is the culprit. Might want to clean the fuel tank out and verify fuel flow AT the carb. Clean your cylinder cooling fins yearly. It's in your engine manual. Neglect this and you are...

Could have excess carbon holding valves open on an oil smoker engine. Valve guides interfering with valves closing. Dead rings. Never adjusted valve clearances. Leaking head gaskets passing oil. slomo

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Surging is caused by a rich or lean mixture. Read your spark plug for more clues. Check for vacuum leaks by spraying carb spray around the carb mount and intake manifold gasket area. It if smooths out you have a leak. Might have some jacked up carb linkages. slomo

Or use that Briggs oil sump pump kit I got. Great for removing oil from engines and fuel. slomo

Put the CB mic down and enjoy life. Same with your facebook. I bet you watched Contact and bought a CB radio? Or the movie Convoy, breaker 1-9, breaker 1-9, anybody got a smokey report? LOL :D slomo

Does your engine have the anti-back fire carb solenoid? If so sounds like yours is not working. Engine OFF, turn the key and listen for a small click around the carb area. Turning key on should make a click again. Or remove the solenoid and do the same. Better this way as you can watch the...

Now that Briggs is no longer making a lot of parts for these old engines, wondering what would be wrong with the below filter? Briggs made millions of these engines with foam filters that worked fine. Slather some SAE30 oil on her and squeeze a little. Think this guy is on to something. Or...

What are your thoughts on resistor vs non resistor plugs for mower engines? None of mine have computers nor EFI. Not interested in "but non resistor plugs generate RFI". Not interested in locomotive engines or Ninja mixer engines either. Can one plug or the other cause poor idling like issues...

The Chi'sneeze beat me to it. :D slomo

I would clean the cooling fins first. Doubt they have ever been inspected. slomo

Check head gaskets as was suggested by Bert. slomo

Check for vacuum leaks. Spray carb cleaner around carb mount and any intake pipes. If it smooths out you have a vacuum leak. Probably could use a carb and fuel tank cleaning. Clean the cylinder cooling fins. Neglect this and you will get engine damage. It's a yearly maintenance item in your...

Check for vacuum leaks. Spray carb cleaner around carb mount and any intake pipes. If it smooths out you have a vacuum leak. slomo

Yes or remove the tank. slomo

Clean the fins first. This is not you main issue but needs to be done yearly. Clean as in CLEAN. You have a fuel delivery issue. 1.Remove and flush out fuel tank. 2.Clean the carb internally with carb spray, compressed air and a jet cleaner of your choice. Make sure you have good fuel flow...

Close the choke 90% closed. Does it smooth out? Clean the cylinder cooling fins. Neglect this yearly and you will eventually get some engine damage. Spray flammable spray around carb and intake pipes slash flanges. If the engine smooths out you have a vacuum leak.

Fix the carb and install a fuel shutoff valve inline to the carb. That engine should have one already. slomo

Remove or disable the after fire solenoid. Install a fuel cut off valve and use it. About a minute prior to being finished mowing, I reach around and shut off my fuel. As is driving into the garage the fuel is off. slomo

Most I've seen are aluminum framed boat seats. No mention of the weight rating yet that I've read. They say they are sturdy. ?? slomo

Now if I could find one in Snapper red........ slomo

Glad to hear she is running. Now take the fan shroud off and clean each cylinder cooling fins all the way around each cylinder. This is a yearly maintenance deal in your engine manual. More if you bag or scalp in early spring. Neglect this and you are looking at engine damage later on. Also...

Thinking about slathering RTV all around the carb flange to engine intake port. Just to see if that will seal it. Again the carb had 2 gaskets on it when I opened her up. That didn't seem to work either. Going to cocoon the sucker up with RTV silly cone and see what's up.

Removed both welch plugs. Sprayed, blew and rodded all holes. Every carb hole is totally open and clear. Still surges. Compressed air and carb spray city. Sprayed ether where carb mounts to engine. Engine smoothed out for a couple seconds. I though ah-ha vacuum leak. Removed carb and slathered...

So buy the more costly ones. slomo

Filthy fuel tank could of plugged up that new Briggs carb. Clean the fuel tank and flush with fresh gas. Clean the cylinder cooling fins YEARLY as per your engine manual. Neglect this and you will have engine damage later. slomo

Best tire gauge is one with no batteries. slomo

Amazon Ebay Chi'-sneeze magneto alert!! Are you talking about the ignition magneto? The deal on next to the flywheel/fan that makes the spark? If so get a real Briggs mag. slomo

On older engines like this one, people use Seafoam in the fuel. It breaks up carbon chunks that get into the cylinder and scores the aluminum bore. Not a wise move to use Seafoam right now, or ever. Resist the temptation to use any fuel additive other than real 100% gasoline. slomo

Clean the carbon first.

That engine has an thermostatic choke level located at the muffler. When it heats up it pulls the choke OPEN. Remove the air filter cover. Look into the carb. Choke plate should be CLOSED with engine off and or cold. 1.Dump and flush out fuel tank. 2.Verify fuel flow AT carb. 3.CLEAN carb. As...

What? Spray liquid fire juice into the muffkin? "I want to party with you cowboy". From the movie Stripes with Billy Murray.

Just turn off the email junk. Shut it down.

Best grease is silicone based. Silicone is anti-water slash moisture. Does not react with rubber parts/bushings like petroleum greases do. https://www.super-lube.com/greases

Wondering how far the fuel pump spring and diaphragm protector ring, how deep do they plunge into the carb body? OEM Briggs carb has a small boss to limit the depth travel into the carb. Chinese carb had one but not as defined. Think I'm having a fuel bowl fill up issue. When I remove the carb...

When I hear "my scan was cancer free", what would you call it? Working or not working? "None work". Tell that to my sister which is 100% cancer free. I'm not selling anything here. Just thought it might help another forum member. I've seen it work for a family member. Interweb has a ton of...

Is that GCV160 a repower engine? As in non factory installed on the mower? slomo

For carb jets, carb spray is for the varnish slash fuel deposit mess. Fishing line helps open the hole without enlarging. Zero chance of enlarging with nylon fishing line. You guys can use all the steel drill bits and torch tip files you like. Not on my oil burners. slomo

Regular silver based is rated at 1600F. Copper version goes to 1800F. Nickel goes to 2400F. All well above what a blade bolt will ever see. slomo

In early spring if you scalp the yard, good idea to clean the cooling fins after scalping. If you have a bagger you need to check and clean more often. slomo

Have you ever cleaned the cylinder cooling fins, all the way around the cylinder? It's a yearly maintenance thing in your engine manual. Ignore it and you are looking at engine damage. slomo

Funny how people with mowers never change the oil proper. If I bought a new 0-turn at around 10 grand, I would READ the manual on oil dumps. These are not 18 wheeler oil sumps either with 30 quarts and a couple oil filters. Most are 1.5 quarts'ish possibly with a filter. slomo

Fix the fueling issue and run the standard OEM plug. Unless you run the saw at full beans, a hotter plug is a waste of time. Plug won't heat up enough to burn off. Saws are meant to run WOT. slomo

Curious about the Honda clones and where to buy one? Supposed to be tons of them out there. Where do you guys shop? slomo

Minimum 72" 0-turn with the CAT Diesel engine. Park it in the middle of that yard. Turn the blades on. Turn the blades back off. Drive the mower in the garage. Go watch the game. slomo

All carb solenoids belong in the trash. That's my vote. Will come a point in time where it will leave you with a dead mower. Simple fuel line shutoff valve closed about a minute prior to finishing up mowing is all. slomo

Anyone bore out the fuel pump spring hole yet? My Chi'sneeze carb only needs a couple thou taken off. Aluminum body and some 120 grit paper might do it. Put a nice polish on it after I get the proper size. slomo

Even using a drill bit with your fingers will enlarge the orifice. Drill bits are hardened steel. Jets are soft brass. Not a good match. slomo

You tell them B2M. I use monofilament fishing line. No chance on screwing up my brass jets. 2-4lb on pilot jets and 10-30 on mains. slomo

Oil fouled plug, valve adjustment, clean cylinder cooling fins, clean carb and flush the fuel tank are just a few. Verify that pesky carb solenoid is working proper.

Clean your cooling fins. If you don't it can take out your engine. slomo

How many engines do you have? Just a mower and trimmer I would pass on the ultra magic cleaner. Most all of the cheap ones don't clean worth a darn anyway. You have to spend like 1500 bucks to get a good one. But hey I've never owned one so don't listen to me. Just what I've seen on youtube...

Is the soil hard clay? Wondering if your soil type is putting the extra load on the engine? Are you trying to go too deep as us men always do :). Agree on checking the transmission oil. slomo

Yup agreed on keeping spare belts. Especially if your mower is a known belt eater. Oil is pretty tough at a yearly dump and fill. Now if I was a commercial guy or had some huge yard that took many hours to cut then I would do the hour thing. Probably follow the extreme dusty environment...

Cold plug or hot, you choose. Now if we are talking nitrous or some other non mower engine deal then yes experiment with heat range. Just get the OEM plug and your mower engine will be fine. Those precious metals like platinum are about gap longevity only. No other reason for them. No doubt...

Briggs 3.5hp engine - 91202-0149-01 93082303 Bought off facebook marketplace for 25 bucks. He couldn't get it running. Guy put a Chi'sneeze ebay or amazon carb on it. Engine will start and run for the most part okay. Most part meaning there is a weird rumble sound out of the muffler. Sounds...

Still waiting to see your plugs sirmowzalot. So far you have proved nothing. Post up some pictures of your new plugs. slomo

Most mowers can't decrease the fuel mix. Decreasing fuel to accommodate a colder plug makes no sense in a mower. Adding fuel doesn't increase hp. If the ratio gets too fat you lose hp. Leaner is meaner as the old saying goes. Plat and Irid plugs are not hotter. Sure you can buy a hotter...

There was a story on the news. Guy was told to go home and say goodbye to his family. Cancer was in every organ he had. Dude was totally ate up with cancer. No treatment worked for him. Guy took dog wormer. He is 100% cancer free. slomo

Offer the girl's parents that the girl needs to be on dog wormer. It is very cheap, can't over dose and zero side effects. Wormer works by eliminating the food source for the cancer cells. Cancer cells die off, nothing to eat, that's it. This has been know way back in the 1950's and probably...

So what is this difference all about? Please explain how these benefit a mower engine? In a mower engine, they will oil/fuel foul long before the gap wears negating the need for platinum and iridium plugs. Standard copper is more than enough. Been around for decades in millions of vehicles. slomo

I see a LOT of people, when they check the oil they invert the stick so the oil runs down it making it look fuller. "See it's right on the full mark" LOL. slomo

Guess it depends on the quality of the machine. My Snapper rear engine rider had used belts when I got it back in 2014. They were not the best looking at that time. Still going strong. Run nice and quiet knock on wood. slomo

Not if he is using that 100,000 mile Super Duper Wonder Amazing Amsoil. Course Briggs has them beat out with no oil changes ever LOL. slomo

Next post up is used mower no oil on the stick. slomo

Bought a near new Snapper Commercial Hi-Vac 21" pusher for $80 bucks. Lady said it didn't cut very well. She was moving to a place where they cut the grass, wanted mower gone. Took it home. Went through the jacked up carb linkages. Lifted the deck up. I looked, looked again, looked again...