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Robert DunnU.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/11/2009 |
Briggs & Stratton engine repair | |
John C. Bridgers Sr.U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/15/2009 |
Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few. | |
BENU.S.
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I will answer most questions related to this field of small engine repairs,servicing them and trouble shooting problem.Can not answer questions with out the proper Engine Model#,Spec # and Manufacture. | |
David RU.S.
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NOTICE: October 2009 UPDATE I have a VERY heavy travel schedule I will be taking a break from the site. Small Air Cooled Engines and applications including Twin Cylinders. A specialist in the Chinese Engine-- i e LIFAN, LONCIN, YAMAKOYO, DUCAR, GREYHOUND, (Honda Engine Clone) area. Have personally been to Chinese Engine factories several times Former Day to Day job is in application engineering of 4 cycle Engines. Evaulation, testing and failure diagnosis of Chinese Engines,Briggs and Stratton and Kohler engines daily. In other words I do this everyday. | |
Eric A. JonesMaxed Out
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Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair. |
Classic dirty carb problem. Have you removed, dis-assembled and cleaned the carburetor with compressed air from an air compressor? There are several videos on YouTube showing how to clean mower carburetors
Did you blow compressed air from an air compressor through all the carburetor orfices? On a positive not, since in will start you know the timing, compression and ignition systems are fine...so it must
Hi John It sounds like the needle valve in the carb is not closing off. The best way to fix this problem is to remove the carb and clean it. Check the needle valve for damage and also check the float
Hi TJ Several things could be going on here. The first thing I would check is the oil level in the crankcase. A common problem is that the needle valve in the carb malfunctions (does not stop the gas
Perry Does the oil smell like gas? Does the engine smoke?Check to see how much oil is in the mower over filing will cause this problem also.Also The rings inside the mower may be getting bad, and if
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