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Advice on small engine needed.

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8N126975

07-05-2004 06:13:28




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I have a rear engine snapper mower. (9 hp Briggs & Stratton). I set on end to change the blade and remembered to close the valve. Unfortunately, there was more than 3/4 of a tank and it leaked into the engine. I completely drained the engine and refilled with oil, took the plug out to drain and dry out. Now when I hook the fuel tank back up, it leaks from the carburetor and the muffler.
My guess is that the float is stuck. Anybody have a thought or tip on how to fix without taking the thing completely apart?

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Ryan

07-05-2004 10:39:06




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 Re: Advice on small engine needed. in reply to 8N126975, 07-05-2004 06:13:28  
Every now and then I will get lucky and a simple tap on the side of the float bowl with a pliers will jar it just enough to unstick the needle.



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hlc

07-05-2004 08:02:53




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 Re: Advice on small engine needed. in reply to 8N126975, 07-05-2004 06:13:28  
I would remove the carb bowl and see if the float is hung up or out of place. You could also remove the float and shake it near your ear to see if you can hear any gas inside the float. If you hear gas inside replace. Next step if necessary is to replace the needle/seat.



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8N127975

07-05-2004 13:42:18




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 Re: Re: Advice on small engine needed. in reply to hlc, 07-05-2004 08:02:53  
I appreciate the tips. I finally lost patience and took the carb off and cleaned up with carb cleaner. I believe the float must have been stuck in the down position. I did check the float to see if it had gas in it. Cleaned up all the little venturis and ports. Got it running again and actually got the yard mowed. Whew! We've been gettin' rain on a more or less daily basis for the last month, so it was real important to cut it while I could. Tip on Snappers: You might as well take the tank off and run the engine dry before tipping on end to work on. I've gotten away with it in the past, but it bit me this time.

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