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Why does Briggs and stratton 5.5hp snow blower engine only runs with choke on?
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∙ 14y ago
you need a new carburetor
OR you might want to take it off and clean it. It might just be in need of a good cleaning.
Somethin Else To TryBefore you take off the carburetor, you might want to check the setting. Sometimes, the vibration will cause the needle valve to vibrate open or closed. Here is the procedure for setting the caruretor:
The following procedure applies to all small engines
If the engine does not start:
(1) rotate the carburetor main jet needle valve clockwise (close) until it touches its stopping point - DO NOT FORCE OR GO BEYOND THE POINT OF TOUCHING as it may damage the tip.
(2) Rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise (open) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns - this should be close enough to start the engine. Start the engine and let it warm up about five minutes.
(3) Rotate the needle valve clockwise (close) slowly until the engine starts to stall for lack of fuel, then rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise (open) slowly until the engine starts to stall from flooding (too much fuel).
(4) Set the needle valve to a midpoint between the two extremes for the best "purr" of the engine. If the engine "sputters" when a load is added, open the needle valve an extra 1/8 turn for a slightly richer mixture.
If the engine starts and you just want to adjust the carburetor, steps (1) and (2) are not necessary.
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Can you choke on liquids and die?
No
Should the choke be on when using the snow blower?
I have an older Spirit 8hp which is about in its grave. I have found that it is necessary to have the chope slightly or moderately open when getting her warmed up. If you keep it open too long I think you bleed out the gas. I had to experiment with mine to see how it reacted to adjusting it while starting and operating. trial and error.Chokes can be really picky on small engines. You almost always have to have it full on to start,then reduce to half in a minute or so, then almost off when running. In cold conditions, such as when snowblowing, you may need to close choke a little to increase richness of the mixture.
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My snow blower starts but as soon as you take it off choke it stalls.?
It sounds like it was stored with gas in it. The symptom you list is normal for a carburetor that has begun to get clogged from gas that has turned to varnish. You may be able to buy a can of "SEA FOAM" at your local auto parts store. You can add it to your gas according to the instructions and within a tank or two it should clear up the problem.
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Why does Briggs and stratton 5.5hp run only with the choke on?
Your Briggs and Stratton 5.5hp only runs with the choke on because it needs a tune up.
Briggs and stratton choke link how to hook up?
There is an arm that must go to the choke and I'm not sure where. I think the plastice piece might be broken.
What do you do when you have spark and your engine will turn over only when in choke but dies as soon as the gas runs through on a Briggs and stratton 20hp lawn motor?
When you say the engine will turn over only when in choke, I assume you mean it runs while chokedand then dies when you let off the choke. Check the fuel filter,the air filter,makecarburetor adjustments if necessary and ultimately, checkthe throttle linkage.
What controls the Choke on Briggs and stratton 4.5?
There are several systems used by Briggs for choke control. Auto choke engines are equipped with a heat sensitive bi-metal coil attached to the exhaust. When cold, the coil closes the choke plate. When heated by exhaust gases, it opens the plate. Most other models have a manual lever to open and close the choke or a primer bulb system.
How do you adjust the carburetor on the 15 HP Briggs and Stratton engine of an 8KW Generac emergency generator so that it runs smooth at zero choke?
check that your main jet is not clogged. The reason it seems to run better while choked is simple. there is a bypass tube that siphons extra fuel when the choke plate is closed
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Where is the choke on a craftsman lawn mower?
depends on the engine Briggs or tech, does it have a primer bulb. but safe bet right next to the carb.
Why does a Briggs Stratton 16.5 hp starts well but won't stop when I turn the key off I have to use the choke to stall It?
The kill-switdh wire is disconnected. loose. or broken. The kill-switch wire starts from the OFF position of the ignition switch and meets another wire that leads to GOUND to stop the engine.
Where is the choke on your snow blower?
By the pulley and the on switch
Why does 5.5 hp Briggs and stratton engine have to have choke half closed to run?
The choke has to be half closed to run for two main reasons: 1. The carburetor linkage is out of adjustment. 2. Fuel flow is somehow restricted from flowing freely. This can range all the way from debris clogging the outlet of the gas tank to clogged passages in the carburetor. Could be a pinched hose or a clogges fuel shutoff valve, too.
Why does it run like choke is stuck then dies blowing gas out of line Briggs and stratton?
It could be that the spark need to be replaced. Other reasons could be that the carburetor needle valve is opened too far, or the float is stuck in the open position.
What can cause a 17 HP Briggs and Stratton to run only with choke fully closed?
There is restriction of fuel flow somewhere. Look for a clogged fuel filter, a pinched fuel line, or debris in the fuel tank. Otherwise, the carburetor needs to be re-set.
