I have the same problem and I am going home to fix it this afternoon. The intake valve is not sitting perfectly tight against valve seat (block opening). It is slightly open when the plug fires it will create a small back fire through the carburetor I can only guess that the engine will run rough sorta when this happen. it is getting a little explosion in the cylinder, enough to stroke the piston, but will let some of the explosion be through the carburetor Take the head off and clean the area where the valve stem sits against the head. once clean, apply some toothpaste in this seat area and put the valve stem back in place and rotate back and forth to "polish" this seat area. do this for about 30 seconds. clean off the toothpaste and reinstall valve, spring, keeper, and head. make sure head bolts are tight. p.s. make sure that the valve is fully seated when the spring and keeper are installed, to make sure the valve is closed tightly to prevent any explosion bypass. God bless.
There is no aftermarket for this carburetor kit at this time. It is only available from Briggs & Stratton.
If you mean Briggs and Stratton model 193702, then you want Briggs Stratton Carburetor Part No. 491590 It costs less than $150 USD. Check out http://www.smallenginesuppliers.com or the Briggs and Stratton website.
The benefit of rebuilding a Briggs and Stratton carburetor is two-fold. The first benefit is the experience you can by doing the handy work on your own. The second benefit is that you save money on labor expenses.
A Briggs and Stratton L head twin engine wills pit gas out of the carburetor and flood out when starting if the diaphragm has been damaged. This will cause excessive fuel to enter the carburetor.
Clean out the carburetor with gas, the reason it wont keep running is its not getting enough gas through the carburetor.
My engine is idling too high. How do I adjust the idle speed?
I don't have the capability to display images or diagrams directly. However, you can find a diagram of the Briggs carburetor 796608, including the linkage, in the service manual or parts list specific to that model. These resources are often available on the official Briggs & Stratton website or through authorized dealers.
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A 20hp Briggs and Stratton engine may backfire due to several factors, including incorrect air-fuel mixture, a malfunctioning carburetor, or an exhaust leak. Other potential causes could be timing issues, worn valves, or ignition problems such as a faulty spark plug. Ensuring proper maintenance and checking these components can help resolve backfiring issues. Regularly inspecting and cleaning the carburetor and adjusting the fuel mixture are advisable steps.
It is a Briggs & Stratton Engine, so get the engine model and try jackssmallengines.com.
The fuel system on a Briggs and Stratton engine works by fuel being gravity feed from the fuel tank. Fuel goes to the carburetor where air and gas the mix, after the air and fuel mix it is feed into the engine where the engine goes through the four strokes.
To clean the float needle on a 16.5 HP Briggs and Stratton engine, first, remove the carburetor from the engine. Disassemble the carburetor to access the float and needle assembly, then carefully remove the float and needle. Clean the needle and seat with carburetor cleaner and a soft brush to remove any debris or varnish. Reassemble the components and reinstall the carburetor, ensuring all connections are secure.