Briggs & Stratton engine

[dostrow]

So I purchased a Bolens 21" push lawn mower with a B&S engine in April '16 from Lowes. The engine Model # is: 09P602-0076-F1. I've used it 6 times since purchase. The last time used was 23 June (last week) with no problems. I go out to start it on Tuesday 28 June and the damn thing won't keep running. I prime it, start it, it runs for 3-5 seconds, then dies. It won't start without being primed everytime and then the same results...3-5 seconds running then dies.

I pop the air cleaner to check for reduced airflow and clean it. The gas I put in it had only been in my 5 gallon container for 10 days. Empty the gas tank, refill, same results. I pull the bolts for the carb and as I'm pulling it away from the body of the engine, this little piece shown in the photos fall on the deck before I can even see where it came from.

Help!!! Where does this go? Could it have been the issue all along?

 

[pugaltitude]

So I purchased a Bolens 21" push lawn mower with a B&S engine in April '16 from Lowes. The engine Model # is: 09P602-0076-F1. I've used it 6 times since purchase. The last time used was 23 June (last week) with no problems. I go out to start it on Tuesday 28 June and the damn thing won't keep running. I prime it, start it, it runs for 3-5 seconds, then dies. It won't start without being primed everytime and then the same results...3-5 seconds running then dies.

I pop the air cleaner to check for reduced airflow and clean it. The gas I put in it had only been in my 5 gallon container for 10 days. Empty the gas tank, refill, same results. I pull the bolts for the carb and as I'm pulling it away from the body of the engine, this little piece shown in the photos fall on the deck before I can even see where it came from.

Help!!! Where does this go? Could it have been the issue all along?

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It belongs on the R/H side of carb above the fuel inlet.
Push it back in and also seal the hole.
Use small amount of glue to secure it.
It causes a non start problem as it does not push the fuel up the emulsion tube.

 

[dostrow]

It belongs on the R/H side of carb above the fuel inlet.
Push it back in and also seal the hole.
Use small amount of glue to secure it.
It causes a non start problem as it does not push the fuel up the emulsion tube.

Pugaltitude:

You are the man. Just went out and did what you referenced and it started right up and runs like a champ. I can't express my appreciation, but if you are ever in Memphis, I owe you a beer!!