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Briggs and stratton will only idle

16 years ago

I mowed half of my yard. When I went to the back, I got into high grass and it stalled. I took the carburetor apart and cleaned the trash out. I replaced the filter and drained and cleaned the tank. It will start on idle but, when I give it more throttle it starts cracking and popping and emits bluish smoke. Any ideas?

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rcbe
16 years ago
might want to ck flywheel key for not being sheared or cracked.
walt2002
16 years ago
Might help to have some idea of what B&S you are talking about, model number.

Walt Conner
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griff59
Original Author
16 years ago
A Briggs and Stratton 16.5 H.P. Seems like it is getting too much fuel on high. I was told to adjust the governor. Nothing new happened.

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