Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): my briggs and stratton 12.5hp engine, briggs and stratton, topview


Question
HI Eric,
well i was cuting grass the other day and i was all most done when the engine of my 2 year old snapper rear engine rider just started racing "really loud". So i shut it off immediately. So first i checked the air filter. After i cleaned it up, i started it up again and it started again. So then i checked the oil and it was kinda of low, so i put so more in it. I let it sit a while before i started it again. When i did it still was making that loud race noise. Then soon it wouldnt even start. So please tell me that i didnt blow the engine.  

Answer
Sorry it took so long to respond, I’m in the process of moving and just got internet.  

You are having some governor issues.  Refer to the link below related to governor issues.  Pay close attention to the static adjustment.  

http://faqs.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/faqs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=3435&p...

Let me know what you find so I can provide more advice.
Eric