B & S 6.5 HP Engine Starts But Won't Stay Running

MTCM · Aug 11, 2013

Just started this problem. Before now, never a minute's trouble. When I pull the rope, the engine will run for about 2-3 seconds before dying. I thought there might be water in the gas (it's kept in a covered storage area where the sides are open, so rain can get in), so I drained the gas and put fresh gas in, but still no luck. Wondering if I need to take the carb off and check/clean it?
Thanks!

Fish · Aug 11, 2013

Post your model numbers.

If it has a bowl type carb, loosen the nut on the bottom of the bowl and let the carb drain, if you had water in your system, it is still in there.

Rivets · Aug 11, 2013

If that doesn't work time to remove the carb, clean throughly, install new float needle and seat (part #398188) reassemble,install and your problem should be solved.

MTCM · Aug 12, 2013

Well, the carb isn't the float type, but here's what I wound up doing...I removed the air filter cover on the side, and took my wife's hair dryer, using the cool setting, blew into the carb opening for a few moments, and also dried out the filter, as well. The engine runs perfectly, now. I'm sure this method isn't recommended by Troy Bilt or Briggs & Stratton, but it worked for me.

Rivets · Aug 12, 2013

Sorry I'm confused. Please post the model numbers of the engine.

Fish · Aug 12, 2013

Rivets said:
Sorry I'm confused. Please post the model numbers of the engine.

Me too!

I think you have a bowl type carb and don't know it! You also probably just burned off the last of the water in your fuel system....

B & S 6.5 HP Engine Starts But Won't Stay Running

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