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  1. eldowdy

    I left the dip stick loose on my Z445 today, and guess what!

    I blew about a half quart of oil all over everything. It's a 27hp briggs. I didn't hurt anything, but what should I use to clean it up with? I don't want to harm the wires or connectors. I really don't want the transaxle coolers to get clogged. I saw some degreaser at the auto parts store, but...
  2. eldowdy

    D140 Hour meter runs after shutdown

    My neighbor has a D140. 22 HP Briggs. He tells me the hour meter is running even after shutdown. Anybody here experienced this? Ed Dowdy Fithian IL
  3. eldowdy

    Engine Z445/w 27HP Briggs engine surge

    I've had this since new. Like the title says 27 horsepower Briggs. About 275 hours. Bought it 5 years ago. Has new spark plugs, fuel filter, oil and filter, air filter also. You can't do any adjusting to the carburetor. When it gets to operating temperature it begins to surge up and down in RPM...
  4. eldowdy

    Engine Briggs 26 HP won't start...

    Engine has 40 hours on it. It's on a Z445. I just thought I'd start it and bring it up to operating temp. Kind of a mid winter check. It spun just fine but just flooded. Never did fire. It has treated gas in it. I was tempted to hit it with a little shot of starting fluid, but this thing is NEW...
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