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Because your carburetor is not getting fuel to the engine - could be a plug in the fuel line or it could be dirt in the screen in the pick up tube in the carburetor. I would suggest you clean the carbutator.

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Q: Why does Briggs and stratton 3.5 engine only stay started when starting fluid is sprayed in the carburetor?
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