190cc briggs will start but only runs for 2 or 3 sec then dies

[deadbird001]

i have a briggs on a log splitter that is only 2 years old with maybe 10 or 15 hours on it .... so when i was using it yesterday it died so i checked to fuel it was low so i let it cool and filled it but now it is hard to start and when it finally hits it runs for maybe 2 or 3 seconds and the shut off.i replaced the spark plug and checked the fuel bowl today for trash but i still have the same problem. somebody help me out here im getting to old to go back on the axe handle

 

[BustedKnuckles]

i have a briggs on a log splitter that is only 2 years old with maybe 10 or 15 hours on it .... so when i was using it yesterday it died so i checked to fuel it was low so i let it cool and filled it but now it is hard to start and when it finally hits it runs for maybe 2 or 3 seconds and the shut off.i replaced the spark plug and checked the fuel bowl today for trash but i still have the same problem. somebody help me out here im getting to old to go back on the axe handle

Did you clean the jet while you had the bowl off? Grab a tooth pick and make sure it's open if you didn't.

If that doesn't work, check to see if you have water in the fuel.

 

[deadbird001]

Thanks for the reply Jeff . i believe the jet is the screw that holds the bowl to the carb ? yes i sprayed it with carb cleaner and also blew it out with my blow gun. i also checked the flow of fuel to the carb from the tank and found that it was very slow with the gas cap tightened as tight as i had it so with the gas cap not as tight the flow is good.I also drained the tank and found nothing but clean gas. Problem is better but still will not stay running .

 

[Carscw]

Thanks for the reply Jeff . i believe the jet is the screw that holds the bowl to the carb ? yes i sprayed it with carb cleaner and also blew it out with my blow gun. i also checked the flow of fuel to the carb from the tank and found that it was very slow with the gas cap tightened as tight as i had it so with the gas cap not as tight the flow is good.I also drained the tank and found nothing but clean gas. Problem is better but still will not stay running .

Sounds like the vent on the gas cap is clogged

 

[Fish]

Take the bottom nut off of the carb again, then pour in some fresh fuel and hold a can under the carb, let it dribble for a while, look in the can for water, which you likely will find. Reassemble, start the engine, and if it starts dying, engage the choke to keep it running, do this for a while.

If you need more detail about going into the carb, you will have to post the engine's model, type, code numbers.

 

[deadbird001]

thanks for the reply fish ... I went a head and removed the card and disassembled the float and needle hoping to find some trash but no luck. going now to drain the tank and try your advice . hope your rite but i have used the same fuel in my small outboard motor with no problems. ty

 

[deadbird001]

btw i buy all my fuel from a local full service station that is 100% gas no ethanol

 

[reynoldston]

Seeing it starts I would say a fuel problem. First thing would be make sure you have a good fuel flow to the carburetor. It looks like you have cleaned the carburetor so I would say replace the needle valve to the float. Maybe invest in a carburetor repair kit.

 

[letrfly]

Try checking air flow. With wood flying around a piece of wood might be restricting air flow. I'd take your air gun and blow around the motor to clean it up. If it has a fuel filter you might try changing that.