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brisco

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• Sep 16, 2011 / briggs&straton

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I have 5.5 hp BT,carb on the gas tank, will only run when I prime it with bubble. I cleaned out the carb but still won't run on it's own. Any ideas?:ashamed:

 

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• Sep 16, 2011 / briggs&straton

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You don't need to post here and in the engine repair section as well for the same question. Your inquiry will receive enough attention, rest assured.:wink: Welcome to the LMF!

 

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• Sep 16, 2011 / briggs&straton

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Had one last week did the same thing I put sea foam in the gas runs like new now Put about a cap full right in the carb while you keep it going with primer bulb. It will smoke alot

 

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• Sep 18, 2011 / briggs&straton

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its a fuel starvation from what you said.....and that means cleaning [ the main pick up probably]...also on some primers the main jet wont work if the primer /air cleaner gasket is bad or installed wrong

 

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• Sep 18, 2011 / briggs&straton

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does it have a metal tank under the carb and the carb is mounted to it? if so then you need to replace the diaphragm and gasket between them, you can pick it up at lowes usually , once you have the tank and carb apart you need to replace them, this is a commmon fix on them.