QuestionJohn;
Here are the numbers as they appear on the side of the recoil shroud:
Model Type Code#
730212 3250 01 91101827
Await your reply. Thanks again!
Dave D.
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I have a 5hp Briggs Chipper. When I was running, a stick got caught in the area of the carbureator linkage, which is hidden under and behind the gas tank (pretty much tightly hidden to access). When I yanked the stick out, the engine would fire up but slowly idle down and quit, not maintaining any power upon trying to chip debris.
I inspected the engine and saw that a bracket on one end of a spring involved with the linkage (flapper?) looked bent up (45 degree angle from horizontal). I bent it back down to about 30 degrees below horizontal and the engine would now race, but not retain power upon trying to chip and would slowly stall out.
I see an adjustment screw involved in the linkage that has been turned all the way in previuosly. I haven't done any other "gross" adjustments. I bought the machine used and have done nothing but change oil and plug. when I put a new plug in this one, it gets really dirty quickly (black char), but not "wet" with oil.
I'm a mechanical engineer and have rebuilt carbureators on older cars, but have never messed with governor settings, nor do I know the theory of operation. I don't know how old the machine is, bu I suspect it's more than 5 years. Any suggestions? Your help is well appreciated.
Answer -
Hello Dave:
The Blackened Plug means the Carburator is Running too Rich. Send me the Model, Type and Code Numbers Off of the Engine, Please. With these Numbers I can View a Breakdown of the Engine and Better Assist you. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
Answer Hello Dave:
There is no One Offering the Breakdown Online for this Engine. You can Purchase a Service Manual from this Addy http://shop.briggsandstratton.com/BShopProductListingPage.asp?rsvp=0&PARENTID=0&. Enter the Model Number 730212 and the Type Number 3250 and Click Search. The Manual you need to Purchase will Apear on the Next Screen. Hope this Helps. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
