Recent content by groundsman1

Hi . If it is a Briggs & Stratton INTEK engine you will most probably find that the decompression mechanism fitted to the camshaft has broken. They are prone to this. What this mechanism does is it lifts the exhaust valve very slightly to reduce the compression on starting. When the engine...

Hi. Is it a Briggs & Stratton

Hi all thanks to a very good youtube video I have found the fault. The main jet had fallen out so there was no control on the mixture. Luckily I have found the jet with its o ring but its loose in the hole, so ether the o ring or the jet body is worn.

Hi sorry i meant to say I will replace it and give it a try?

Hi I hadn’t but I have now taken the head off. There don‘t look a lot wrong with it. So I will repack it and give it a try.

Hi are you thinking there is petrol in the sump?

Thanks for your reply. The pushrod had worn though near the top so yes al the pushrod has been remove. eddie

Hi Thanks for your reply . The valve clearance is Very close to what it should me. The choke is completely open. I was unaware that the float level could be altered But I will have a look. eddie

I have a intek engine on my Husqvarna sit on mower. I had a pushrod wear thin and brake. I replaced it and started the engine, at first it though out loads of black smoke from the exhaust and petrol mist out of the carb. I put it on tick over and it ran ok. I increased the revs slowly and it ran...