I have a Briggs and Stratton 625/1 50cc engine on a troybilt frame. It's two years old.
It is refusing to kick over when I try to start it. I'm pretty sure the spark is ok, as I can sort of keep it running by squirting starter fluid directly into the carb once I pull the cord, so I'm thinking the gas is not making it to the engine.
I've pretty much pulled the easy parts of the engine off, I noticed that when I hold down the safety handle, that none of the links to the carb move. Is that normal? Is that handle simply a safety feature?
I also noticed that the carb is not really attached to the motor, just held in place by the air filter housing - how cheap. It looks like the bowl is simply pressed into the top half, so if I break that seal, I may not be able to get it back together like the factory.
Anyway, do I just replace the carb or try to rebuild it?
Thoughts? Comments?
Thanks in advance