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It’s kind of odd. My experience is Briggs you screw in to check the oil. Honda is you do not typically screw the dipstick in. This allows a bit more oil to read full. Kohler is you do not typically screw the dipstick in. Again, it allows a bit more oil to read full. I think 48 oz is a good...

I’ve never had an issue with 30W and I prefer Penzoil 30W. If it’s under warranty, then 10w-30, if the warranty calls for it. I have a few Kohler engines on John Deere mowers. Manual calls for 10W-30. I use Casteroil 10w-30 and I’ve noticed a slight bit more oil consumption with the 10w-30...

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Understand now Mate! I wish you good luck in your hopeful success. My experience has not gone so well. Apparently the check balls get stuck and the carburetor will not work correctly :-( I’d just order an aftermarket replacement, connect everything back up correctly, and call it a day. Best...

I just order them from eBay or Amazon. They usually arrive 2-4 days and then I can send it out.

Visually it appears your engine is like a Briggs 135202-0119-01 Date 93012627 I have this engine on my front tine tiller in my garage. It’s similar to yours. To order the governor link just go to eBay and search for “Briggs 691814” and order it. Seller says 2-4 day delivery

Happens to all of us. Don’t worry about it. I think I found it

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I checked my engines. This one looks similar and this part is available. Just search eBay for 261558 briggs and it shows many new for about $20 delivered

Partner we have a problem. I looked up the part based upon the recoil shroud model/type date code photo you posted. That rod part number is NLA or no longer available and doesn’t show up on eBay currently. I’m familiar with that part but it’s not the part in your photo. Your rod has no hole...

Ebay. What is the complete model/type and date code?

No. Order a new aftermarket carburetor off eBay. I’ve had good experience with them. I believe you know how to correctly connect the linkage and it’ll run great

Starter Clutch Video

No grease. Clean the shaft with Emory cloth or 800-1000 grit sand paper. Drop or two of oil on the felt inside the starter clutch. I remove the spark plug, insert a bit of soft cotton rope down the hole to lock up the cylinder safely. Reinstall starter clutch and make it tight. There is a...

So do you think it’s spark or fuel? Compression okay?

This doesn’t look good. I had the same issue on my Troy Bilt Pony Tiller from 1985. I found a Honda GC160 engine for $30. I went ahead and ordered a new pulley to fit the 3/4” shaft. I didn’t want fight to remove a pulley that had been on a shaft for 41 years. Cost $12 The Honda bolted up...

Video on how to change the oil 5HP Briggs

The one in the back is so this engine can be used on other equipment and you can still check/ fill oil. Just make sure oil is almost about to overflow and put the black cap on. Once I looked and saw oil down the hole. Wrong! It threw a rod due to low oil. I learned don’t guess. Fill til...

I use 30W by Penzoil Or Caster oil GTX 10W-30 I believe it’s about 20 oz? You open the oil cap and fill it to oil in right about to overflow out. If you use the tiller a lot it will use oil. If you’re like me and I only rototiller my 93 year old Dad’s gardens three time a year it rarely is an...

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How’s the compression? New spark plug? My concern is water in the fuel can act as a stream cleaner in the cylinder and several damage the engine. Is it possible it has a failing coil? Trying to try to narrow it down before pulling the head and replacing the gasket.

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I’d drill the tiny hole in the gas cap and move forward. I’ve done this before and put a fuel filter inline. Other option is spend $$ for a replacement gas cap. It’s great you isolated the problem.

Here is a better video of the linkage. This one is very clear and appears similar

I have several of these engines with photos as I replaced the carburetor. It seems you did took photos. The compete model-type/date code would be helpful please?Here is a good YouTube video showing a 5Hp

10-32 X 5/8 I believe this is the correct screw for the “Clamp Casing” that holds the throttle cable.

The plastic square for the throttle might need cleaning and lubrication. This is the piece where your throttle cable connects. With all the dirt and possible moisture these do stick.

I have used this kit

I believe you are correct. You must reduce the gap on the spark plug when starting with propane or they are sometimes difficult to pull start. When I use a starter it seems to take a few extra revolutions to start.

I believe I used US Carburation for my kits. I believe you have to open the gap on your spark plug if you use propane to make it start easier People often forget the engine oil. It has to be changed 25-50 hours and some engines use oil.

Also to add to the doom and gloom. Is there a threaded mount for the stater to bolt on to? My experience is usually not. Does the flywheel have teeth or a ring gear mount? My experience is usually not. I can offer you a poor man’s starter option is you wish to read about it?

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It has happened with me. The carburetor is a good design. I have had to drop the bowl, clean the main jet, install a new bowl gasket. The choke is interesting. One it’s running correctly I just keep it filled with fuel and mow. I did add a fuel cutoff to my fuel line. My shutdown process...

That has been my experience. It coughs black smoke a bit on startup and then smooths out some time. I’ve had mine fail to start it it ran for just a minute, I shut it off to adjust something, and then tried to start it. The engine had time to warm up and the restart needed a choke . Shot of...

I believe Auto Doc has given you the next steps in trouble shooting this engine. He’s usually spot on. Unfortunately this will take a bit of work and a new gasket or two. You can do it!

Does yours have a primer or choke system? The bowl nut I believe is the jet? Is is clean and holes open?

This is definitely a mystery

Are you 100 per cent sure you have the timing correct? I pull back or kick back is a big time indicator that the timing is off or is still off. Did you torque the flywheel down? I have had several Briggs engines where I installed a new flywheel key and failed to torque it properly. The key...

I agree with above. You did so much but you didn’t change the oil? It couldn’t hurt to go and change it now. It seems you have narrowed down a possible linkage issue? Is something retarding the throttle?

You have corrected the spark at the correct time issue. Well done!

It may have the model-type-date code on the OHV cover? It sounds like a fuel delivery issue. May be tank not venting. Possibly fuel line is collapsing from the inside. Have you removed the drain bowl? I had this happen and there was insect parts and dirt in the fuel line and bowl from a gas...

Is it possible there is a fuel delivery issue? Did you check your fuel flow from the tank to your carburetor? I highly recommend you install a fuel shutoff valve when you are checking this. I always shutoff the fuel to run the carburetor dry after mowing.

Engine Model Type Date Code needed please?

I recommendation battery disconnect switch between your wire and your battery. This isolates the battery so it cannot discharge. Just connect it and away you go to mow!

So happy with your progress! I think you are on to something. When I tighten down the flywheel nut, I put some soft rope into the cylinder through the spark plug hole to “lock up” the engine to prevent it from turning when I torque it to spec. After it is correct I pull the rope out. There...

I can see that happening now.

I would appreciate your removing the flywheel please. I have found the key looks okay until you remove the flywheel. If you’re getting an inconsistent firing the spark timing gets my focus. I understand this is a push mower?

Let’s break the problem down. 1. You are sure you have spark, but is it at the correct time? You wrote you checked the key? How did you check the key? Did you fully remove the flywheel? 2. Fuel. You wrote you used starter fluid. That usually works for me. It should pop off if you have...