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My Briggs and Stratton motor is running rich, how do I adjust the mixture?

When the mower is running, the engine sounds like it's hunting, reving and dropping. The choke doesn't seem to... [Read more]

starts and dies ?

my suzuki m120x was running well for years, the last time the motor just died. i checked the spark plug and re... [Read more]

Rich running on a Briggs and Stratton motor on a rotary?

My Briggs & Stratton motor runs erratically. I cleaned the sponge air filter, when I checked the spark plug i... [Read more]

12 hp Briggs?

I have 12 hp model number 283707 type 0118-01 code 91080911 briggs stratton motor that I can't get running. ... [Read more]

no compression?

motor has no compression how do I get it to come up? Deck hit small stump cut off now will not has no compress... [Read more]

Craftman Riding mower locked up?

I have a craftman riding mower that was running great - it has stopped and the mortor is locked up and only ma... [Read more]

Pull cord lawnmower?

I have a Mountfield lawnmower - 14 months old - had no probs with it until recently. The motor was running fa... [Read more]

why is it backfiring through the carb when starting?

i rebuilt the carb on a 8hp motor. Also put a new coil on it. It has fresh gas in it . compression was 74lbs. ... [Read more]

Briggs & Stratton engine. Lazy starter motor?

Briggs & Stratton Diamond Plus 15.5hp Starter very slow just turns over engine even when using heavy duty jum... [Read more]

Lawnmower DIY?

I have a Quattro 40 Victa / Briggs & Stratton lawnmower. Whenever its running, it will rev up and down. I've b... [Read more]

craftsman mower honda 5.5 engine starts easy wont stay running?

motor starts easy runs smooth for about 3 seconds then quits i have to prime carb to start

Carburettor settings for Fymo Venturer with Tecumseh HiTec40ES motor ?

I have a Flymo Venturer Mower with a Tecumseh Electric start motor.It has worked very well for many years with... [Read more]

how can i fix flymo that's smoking and motor running very slow?

Cutting the grass today my flymo's motor and blade started turning over very slow, eventually stopping and smo... [Read more]

dont know why my briggs&stratten motor wont start?

we have a 206cc 5 hps motor on a go cart we cant seem to get it running it looks like its in good condition,ne... [Read more]

motor stalls when clutch is released?

I have a poulan riding lawnmower and when running and you let up on the clutch in neutral or in gear the motor... [Read more]

What are the basic carb settings for westwood gaselle W11?

I've had to dismantle, clean and re-assemble the carb, and replace the fuel line on my recentely aquired mower... [Read more]

Briggs Model 311707 Craftsman lawnmower won't stay running?

I have a Craftsman lawnmower with a Briggs model 311707 17.5 hp motor that wont stay running. I just changed t... [Read more]

qualcast 35s petrol lawnmower (John JUNE 2008)?

Re the question by John re electronic unit, I have a problem with erratic running motor. Possibly due to elect... [Read more]

Honda HF2417HME Tractor Mower hunting problem?

Honda HF2417HME Tractor Mower with GCV 350 motor. I have had experience of two different mowers of the same... [Read more]

Help with my Mountfield SP470?

We have an SP470 fitted with a Briggs & Stratton Model 10D902 motor. The mower is running very hot rough and s... [Read more]