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Trying to figure out why the mower won't start. It's getting spark. Looking into carb and noticed the unfilled hole on and the small black piece I'm pointing to. Is something missing or broken. I've got a parts manual but no real good drawing showing linkages.
B&S 31R907 0007 G1 code 140924ZD
Thanks.

Limiting cap. It is not broken.

See if the solenoid makes a "click" when the key is turned to the "on" position.
The solenoid is #947.

Fish said:

See if the solenoid makes a "click" when the key is turned to the "on" position.
The solenoid is #947.
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The solenoid was a little sticky, so gunked it clean. It responds well now.
Uhhh, how does the "slide trombone" linkage connect to the flat plate with the hole. Did I lose a spring.

No you didn't lose the spring as it is on the choke shaft. BTW the choke shaft should freely rotate when you push the link to the left and when you let go the link should spring back to the right until the lever its limit.

StarTech said:

No you didn't lose the spring as it is on the choke shaft. BTW the choke shaft should freely rotate when you push the link to the left and when you let go the link should spring back to the right until the lever its limit.

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OK, found a video that showing how the auto choke linkage floats in the slot.
Gapped the plugged. It was way tight. Checked spark and magneto. Getting good spark. Backfired when tried to start, then started at half power for a couple rotations, but won't stay running. Gas running out of choke side of carb during these attempts. Does that indicate a bad float. Flooding out?
BTW - I'm doing this while "working at home", LOL!

Hopefully you got your grits and gravy together more than the customer service rep that called me a few days ago that sounded like she was recovering from an all-nighter and hadn't full sobered up.

Ruixing Carb.

Either needle seat needs cleaning, needle valve tip is heavily worn, stuck open or a combination of these. Either the float is unable to fully shut off the fuel flow when the carburetor bowl is full.

You need to disassemble and clean your carb, do it on a clean table, so you do not lose anything. That scum on your solenoid tip, has also scummed up your carb.

StarTech said:

Hopefully you got your grits and gravy together more than the customer service rep that called me a few days ago that sounded like she was recovering from an all-nighter and hadn't full sobered up.

Ruixing Carb.

Either needle seat needs cleaning, needle valve tip is heavily worn, stuck open or a combination of these. Either the float is unable to fully shut off the fuel flow when the carburetor bowl is full.

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The saga continues. New carb gaskets installed, now carb is no longer leaking. Still can't get engine to start. It ran briefly with choke engaged but was only a "half-assed" attempt and shut off immediately when throttle put in run position. I don't know what to check next. To recap: carb is clean, solenoid is quick to open, spark is visible at plug, gas is gravity flowing, and flywheel is fully spinning. I also shot a bit of carb cleaner into cold carb, but didn't help it fire.

LarryJohnson said:

The saga continues. New carb gaskets installed, now carb is no longer leaking. Still can't get engine to start. It ran briefly with choke engaged but was only a "half-assed" attempt and shut off immediately when throttle put in run position. I don't know what to check next. To recap: carb is clean, solenoid is quick to open, spark is visible at plug, gas is gravity flowing, and flywheel is fully spinning. I also shot a bit of carb cleaner into cold carb, but didn't help it fire.

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Did you actually disassemble the carburetor fully and clean the jets and passages with carb cleaner?

I would bet your carbs main jet is clogged wit ethenol goop

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Did you actually disassemble the carburetor fully and clean the jets and passages with carb cleaner?

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Yes. New gaskets installed on jet, top of plastic carb inner and main seal for bowl. Jet is clear as is throat tube. Used lots of gumout.
Installed new plug this afternoon even though I saw spark with old plug.
Found an unplugged wire under seat shutoff but nowhere to attach. Posted about it under Murray.
Also can’t find a fuse to check if it is blown.

Clogged passage way. Carburetor needs to be disassembled and immersed in carburetor cleaner or ultrasonically cleaned. Some passage ways are smaller than a human hair That black cap covers the adjustment screw. Move that screw slightly and it may cure the problem. When cleaning the carb you should of removed the cap, gently tighten the screw until it stopped...while counting the turns to stopping. Cleaned all and then backed out screw same number of turns. Running properly it only requires a small bit of turn. That's why it has the black limiter cap.