The fuel mixture is probably set to rich. Also, the wrong spark plug (with regard to heat range) could be in the engine. If you have an adjustable carburetor with mixture adjustment screws, try turning the screw (probably located on the bottom of the carburetor, in the middle of the bowl) inward 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn. This will lean the mixture. If you have a no-adjust carburetor, then there is not a lot you can do to change the mixture. Try using/replacing the spark plug with the correct spark plug as recommended by B&S. Good luck!
The proper spark plug for 4hp Briggs & Stratton is a J8 which I use in all my motors.
what is the champion cross reference for a briggs and stratton spark plug 691043
Champion Spark Plug QC12YC
Champion RJ19LM
Champion rj19lm
.030
0.030 is the gap for briggs and stratton 4.5 hp mower
what plug size fits a 3.75 briggs and stratton,and a 19.5 briggs engine and what is the gap. thank you
The spark plug gap for a Briggs and Stratton 13 horsepower engine should be .030 inches. A spark plug for this engine may be purchased at an auto parts store.
The spark plug gap for a Briggs and Stratton 13 horsepower engine should be .030 inches. A spark plug for this engine may be purchased at an auto parts store.
RC12YC in Champion
.030