r/smallenginerepair

Despite checking most components lawnmower, it still isn't starting. For reference:

Briggs and Stratton Intek Engine, 12.5HP

Good compression verified

New ignition coil and spark plug, spark verified

Open airflow, no obstructions

Original but cleaned carburetor?

Drained fuel, new fuel line, new fuel

I've gotten it the first couple of times to actually start for 2-3 cycles, but not again. I think maybe the fuel line not actually being a decline to the carb/carburetor potentially partially clogged despite cleaning being the issue.

Any help here would be appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I'm restoring a Briggs & Stratton 3.5 HP engine (Model 94908,) from a Rapid 42/4R mower.

I'm looking for:
• the original Briggs & Stratton service/workshop manual (PDF or printed),
• recommendations for reliable places to buy original spare parts, especially the correct carburetor, (Shiping to Europe)
• or if anyone has spare parts for this engine.
Any information, links, or personal experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Hi all, I've got this Cromtech CTG2500i that doesn't want to idle steady when not under load. As soon as I put it under load, the revs even out but it sounds deeply unhappy when it's not powering anything.

Any advice on where to start looking?

Hi all, I’ve got an Echo PE 225 stick edger that has run great for the past 12 years, but recently it will start and run at a very high RPM and then die within 30-60 seconds. So far I have replaced the carburetor, spark plug, fuel lines, and air filter. I also took apart the exhaust to check the spark screen - looked clean. After all that, I’m having the same issue. Anyone have any ideas on what might be causing this? Thank you!

My friend has this sitting around and didn’t know what was wrong with it, and I found out the belt was snapped. I replace the belt and now it sounds like this. The engine rattle a lot when I give it gas. It has no issues when idling. Sorry for not the best video. Just wondering if anyone where would have ideas of how to fix this.

My John Deere D110 was running lean and sputtering so I pulled apart the fuel system. Check the carburetor which looks clean, found that my fuel filter was pretty dirty so replaced that, was putting everything back together and this little piece fell out of either (likely) the carburetor bowl or the carburetor manifold. Some googling seems to indicate that it goes in the middle of the bowl, and that seems to be where it fits the best, but I do not know if it’s upside down. Any help would be appreciated!

I’ve had the pictures of the little tiny brass injector nozzle, or whatever it is, the float, and the manifold.

This is happening on my Honda powered Craftsman push mower. Oil level is still good. There is a loud knock when it turns off that has not been there previously. No knocking when the mower is running. Any advice.

Any help would be appreciated. Westinghouse 5000W inverter generator. Always run non ethanol and fuel enzymes in every tank, I drain the tanks and run till the carburetor is empty when our down season hits(we have 2 shaved ice trailers we’re down from Nov-Mar). Around 300 hours it started running like this. Won’t produce any electricity at all, the eco button has no effect on how it runs. I’ve cleaned the jets, drained all the fuel and added new fuel, changed oil, cleaned the air filter, and changed the spark plug.

I was approximately 2 weeks past the warranty when I took it back to Lowe’s. Now I’m stuck with a 80 pound paper weight.

Any help would be appreciated.

Looking at true charger for tires can I use full size one or do I need to get mini for them ?

Sears T240 46" with Kohler KT725

Sometimes it fires right up, other times thunk a thunk.

I have had a fit with it lately, with the latest due to an air leak at the fuel filter.

With that solved it does start (when it doesn't thunk) and mows although it seems to bog and die easily. I know the basics and that has always gotten me through, but I sure hope someone knows this sound.

Screen was off as I wanted to see flywheel key.

I added hydro lock as it does (always has) make me turn it over by hand sometimes.

TIA

Hello y'all. I'm looking at this Murray riding mower for a racing mower build. It has a 16hp engine, a 6 speed manual gearbox and a 42 inch deck. I am currently having trouble identifying the engine, Gemini said it could be a Briggs Intek single cylinder or a Briggs opposed twin, but some similar mowers I saw with similar specs have a Tecumseh Enduro. The only clue I had was the brass drain plug. If y'all know anything about these mowers, tell me what engine this Murray has

I'm looking at this Murray riding mower for $100 for a racing mower build and I'm wondering what engine it has. Gemini says it could be a Tecumseh Enduro, a Briggs opposed twin, or a single cylinder Briggs Intek. The only clue I have is there is one diode wire, not two.

I’m trying to help my dad replace the drive belt. But he said when he took the old one off, the belt was on the left side if the steering shaft. But it rubs on the shaft when the belt is on the pulleys. So I’m assuming the shaft has to be in the middle the belt. How do we get the belt around it?