Briggs and Strat starts but won't stay running, what do i do???

[Orkin Yards]

it has new gas, new oil, new airfilter...its been sitting for like 6 months b/c i don't use it much...21" snapper w/ brigs commercial motor on it...if i spray starter fluid in their it'll start but it doesn't run long....at all, i thought i checked the gas line already and it was ok, so what are other problems that this could be?!?

[Toroguy]

It is a fuel problem, does it have a fuel filter? If so replace that. See if the carb is leaking, could be the gasket.

[Runner]

Does it seem like it's flooding when it runs or is it running lean. Sometimes the carb adjustment need changing after it sits, especially in colder climate. Also, it's possible that the carb may have a bad diaghram. You usually can't even see the hole or tear when you remove it. One other thing, does this gas you put into it work well in other equipment?

[JimLewis]

What do you do? Get a Honda Commercial Mower - period.

[Orkin Yards]

it sounds like it is running just fine, just doesn't stay running, the fuel is BRAND new out of the pump...what are some steps i could take to try and get her running?

[Runner]

It's GOTTA be the carburetion if it's firing consistently. If it's not flooding out, it's probably running to lean. Try richening it up a quarter of a turn or so. (outward) If this doesn't do it, it's probably a bad diaghram.

[lawrence stone]

The carb is blocked with varnish from bad gas. Try removing and cleaning the carb. It might be so far gone that a new replacment will be needed.

Go out and buy a bottle of fuel stablizer and use it in all machines that see little usage.

[sunnyside]

Go down to your local repair shop and tell them you want a diapham for the 5 horse Briggs. This will fix your problem for sure. It is easy to put on as it is on the outside of the carb held on by about 5 small screws, it looks like a plate. Just take the plate off and replace the rubber on the other side and your done. I used to race go-carts with open briggs on them and would have to replace all the time with running alcohol. The part will cost only 2.00 and a repair place will charge 30.00 and tell you they did several adjustments and that is all there is to it. If you have a problem with it give me an e-mail. Ryan

[Greenkeepers]

It sounds like your just running the starting fluid out of it and then it quits. Sounds to me like the carb is clogged check the bowl and possibly the main jet. Take it all apart and soak it in kerosene and blow it out with air. Carbs are simple to work on so don't be afraid of it.

[SMB]

If its a bowl type carb, don't lose the seat that the needle goes in. I agree with Stone and Greenkeepers, the carb's clogged up.

[turfquip]

Go get a 99 cent can of aerosol carbeurator cleaner from your local chain auto parts store. The kind with the extension tube taped to the can. Blast a stream through every orifice as you disassemble the carb. Be sure you're working in a clean area and don't recontaminate as you put it back together.

Count the rotations on your needle valves as you extract them and write the number down if necessary. This assures proper adjustment once reassembled. I typically use a whole can doing a Kawasaki carb.

Take my advice and wear safety goggles when you use this stuff.

Good luck.

[SMB]

OOOPS! I forgot! On the high speed jet, if you can't get it running after you put it back together-turn all the way in and 1 1/2 turns out. On the idle jet its all the way in and 1 turn out. After you have it running and warm, you adjust the main jet for best performance, (runnin' the best)