I have a 4 year old Toro w Briggs& Stratton that won't start Started fine 3 weeks ago but last week it wouldn't start. Took the top cover off and pulled a black plastic part that is connected to a spring pushed it forward turned the key and it started. This week I thought I would be able to do the same, but to no avail. wont start. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Problem w/Toro PP
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"took the top cover off and pulled a black plastic part that is connected to a spring pushed it forward turned the key and it started."
If you can not giving us the name of the parts you are pulling off, you shouldn't be anywhere near an engine, and then hope that someone here is going to help you put all back and get it running for you.
Like post #2 need engine/type numbers or even photo(s)
If you can not giving us the name of the parts you are pulling off, you shouldn't be anywhere near an engine, and then hope that someone here is going to help you put all back and get it running for you.
Like post #2 need engine/type numbers or even photo(s)
These are the numbers I found stamped on the steel cover on the engine 126t07-4226-B1-09040857. If this is not the correct numbers you are looking for please tell me where they can be found. Oh it's a briggs&stratton 6.75. Thanks for any help. The only thing that was removed from the engine was the plastic top cover which are held in by two screws. I guess what I should have said is I pushed a black plastic part that is connected to a spring forward towards the front of the engine. If you need any more information please reply.
Rivets,
I didn't take the carb off just the top plastic cover and the air cleaner. When I push the plastic part forward(what I believe is the automatic choke) the butterfly opens. That is how I started it awhile back. I tried that a week later to no avail. Just 1 week prior to that no problems starting. There is gas in the tank I checked, wouldn't be the first bonehead mistake I made in my life.
Thanks for any help.
I didn't take the carb off just the top plastic cover and the air cleaner. When I push the plastic part forward(what I believe is the automatic choke) the butterfly opens. That is how I started it awhile back. I tried that a week later to no avail. Just 1 week prior to that no problems starting. There is gas in the tank I checked, wouldn't be the first bonehead mistake I made in my life.
Thanks for any help.
I believe your problem is a carb which is not getting enough fuel. If I had it I would remove the carb, give it a good bath and install a new float needle and seat. Briggs part number 398188. Here is a website which will show your engine parts and a description on how to replace the needle and seat.
Illustrated Parts List
Needle and seat replacement
Remove the carb, and then remove the float bowl. Check the float bowl jet (which is the bowl screw) and make sure the jets both horizontal and vertical are clean and open. Tip the carb upside down and remove the float pin and float with needle attached. Look in the float needle passage and you should see the red float seat at the bottom of the passage. This is where a #5 crotchet hook would come in handy as you need to remove this seat. If you have no hook, but compressed air, you can blow through the fuel inlet and try to pop the seat out. Put your thumb over the passage to prevent the seat from flying who knows where. No air or hook try bending a stiff paper clip to dig the seat out.
With the seat out clean the passage way with carb cleaner. Now you must find a drill bit slightly smaller than the passage way, to be used to press in the new seat. Apply a very, very small amount of a very light lube to the new seat. 3-1 oil or lighter, to help seat it better. Carefully insert the new seat in the passage way with the rings on the seat down toward the carb body. Slowly and carefully force the seat down with the back end of the drill bit. Once it is seated, check to see that it did not flip and the rings are up. If everything looks correct, attach the new needle to the float and install with the float pin centered. It everything is correct, the float should seat level to the carb body, when looking at it upside down. If everything looks good reattach the float bowl, making sure that both the bowl gasket and the nut gasket seal properly. Reinstall on the engine and test unit. Remember to have patience and take your time. Good luck, but I don't think you'll need it.
Illustrated Parts List
Needle and seat replacement
Remove the carb, and then remove the float bowl. Check the float bowl jet (which is the bowl screw) and make sure the jets both horizontal and vertical are clean and open. Tip the carb upside down and remove the float pin and float with needle attached. Look in the float needle passage and you should see the red float seat at the bottom of the passage. This is where a #5 crotchet hook would come in handy as you need to remove this seat. If you have no hook, but compressed air, you can blow through the fuel inlet and try to pop the seat out. Put your thumb over the passage to prevent the seat from flying who knows where. No air or hook try bending a stiff paper clip to dig the seat out.
With the seat out clean the passage way with carb cleaner. Now you must find a drill bit slightly smaller than the passage way, to be used to press in the new seat. Apply a very, very small amount of a very light lube to the new seat. 3-1 oil or lighter, to help seat it better. Carefully insert the new seat in the passage way with the rings on the seat down toward the carb body. Slowly and carefully force the seat down with the back end of the drill bit. Once it is seated, check to see that it did not flip and the rings are up. If everything looks correct, attach the new needle to the float and install with the float pin centered. It everything is correct, the float should seat level to the carb body, when looking at it upside down. If everything looks good reattach the float bowl, making sure that both the bowl gasket and the nut gasket seal properly. Reinstall on the engine and test unit. Remember to have patience and take your time. Good luck, but I don't think you'll need it.
Rivets,
Thanks for your information. After trouble shooting I found it was a stuck needle. I rebuilt the carb this morning waiting for a good charge to start. I have all the confidence there will be no problems.
Thanks again
Thanks for your information. After trouble shooting I found it was a stuck needle. I rebuilt the carb this morning waiting for a good charge to start. I have all the confidence there will be no problems.
Thanks again
