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    Price of Carburetor for P165bu (139 CC Kohler).

    I have a push mower (non self propelled) just mulch and side discharge. I am looking a getting a new carburetor and noticed the carb is costing inwards of $50. While I have seen others in the $19+ range. The lawnmower purchase price was only about $150. I was just curious why? For that...
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    Techumseh HMSK80 8 HP Engine Running Problems...

    I have an older Snowblower with the HMSK80 Engine. Currently it will only run with the choke fully closed. I have done the following. 1. Replaced the carburetor 2. Checked Fuel Line, gas tank fuel flowed as expected. 3. Replaced the Fuel 4. Cleaned the Spark Plug 5. Put on new Primer Bulb...
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    Craftsman 5.5 HP Briggs won't Prime.

    The carb does not have a prime ball built into it. I can get the motor running by pouring a little gas in carb, then motor seems to run fine. When warmed up it starts ok. Not great but ok. I have put some carb cleaner in the carburetor and some sea foam. It just seems to not start when...
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    Engine Engine will start, then stop after 5 seconds. On 5th time it will then run...

    All, I have a push mower (Briggs 6.75 HP motor). When starting, I just have to pull the rope, no primer. It will start on each pull, but then stop after a couple of seconds. This will happen for about 6 times, then it will run for as long as I want. Almost like it needs to warm up to run...
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    Craftsman Briggs & Stratton 6.75 No Primer hard to keep running when cold.

    I have a 6.75 Briggs ending. There isn't a primer on it, but when I go to start it, it will start then stop. Run for a few seconds then stop. This happens about 6 times before It will keep running. It does have a new air Filter, and new plug. I have sprayed down the carb with carb cleaner...
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