7.25 briggs wont start without starting fluid then dies

[Ianwelch001]

Hello all!
Having a problem with my 4 year old craftsman mower with the briggs 7.25hp engine.
Haven't used it in over a year now and went to start it and didn't start. Sprayed fluid into the intake and it started for about 2 seconds.

I've cleaned the air filter, changed spark plug, removed old gas and put in new gas, and took apart the Carb and cleaned it. Float, needle, and bowl were all clean. No blockages from the tank to the carb or from the carb to engine.
I'm getting spark, air, but missing the fuel.
Since it runs for 2 Seconds after spraying it I'm lost now.

There's no choke, and is a 1 pull start. I'll get the model as soon as I can.

Thanks everyone

 

[Scrubcadet10]

How exactly did you clean the carburetor?

https://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/#id_briggs

 

[Rivets]

Did you reset the float to it’s proper level?

 

[semimechanicman]

Hello all!
Having a problem with my 4 year old craftsman mower with the briggs 7.25hp engine.
Haven't used it in over a year now and went to start it and didn't start. Sprayed fluid into the intake and it started for about 2 seconds.

I've cleaned the air filter, changed spark plug, removed old gas and put in new gas, and took apart the Carb and cleaned it. Float, needle, and bowl were all clean. No blockages from the tank to the carb or from the carb to engine.
I'm getting spark, air, but missing the fuel.
Since it runs for 2 Seconds after spraying it I'm lost now.

There's no choke, and is a 1 pull start. I'll get the model as soon as I can.

Thanks everyone

It is most likely the carburator. Maybe there are a few small little holes that you forgot to clean or couldnt reach.

 

[Ianwelch001]

Thanks guys!
It was the jet hole. I cleaned it out but must have relodged in there. Running like a champ now.

 

[Ianwelch001]

Now it just doesn't sound right to me.
carb is cleaned, spark plug is gapped properly and air filter is clean.....

Sorry won't let me upload a video here

April 21, 2021

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[semimechanicman]

Now it just doesn't sound right to me.
carb is cleaned, spark plug is gapped properly and air filter is clean.....

Sorry won't let me upload a video here

April 21, 2021

youtube.com

Hmm... the engine is surging, it most likely means something is still clogged in there. I don’t know about this one but I would try and leave it in water for an hour or so. I tried doing that with a mower that was surging exactly like that and I almost gave up on it but I had the idea to put it in water so i did it. Then it ran perfect.