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A common problem with Briggs or any other lawn mower is vapor lock or insufficient oxygen. When the engine begins to bog down or become unstable, try loosening the gas cap to see if it will stabilize. If it does, then it means the gas-cap vent is clogged up or needs replacing.

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Q: When your Briggs 16.5 get hot it runs poorly and then shuts down?
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