Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): B & S 6.0 HP wont start, briggs and stratton, old briggs
QuestionEric, I have a two year old Briggs and Stratton engine Murray 6.0hp Quantum. It will not start. I took off the carb and blew air thru it and it moved the white float. So that works. Then I blew more air thru but it doesn't seem like it is completely freed up. I ran a wire thru but the hole that the rubber gas line fits in the wire did not come out anywhere. I installed the carb again and it sputtered and then gave up. I poured a little gas in it sputtered again then gave up. I still don't think I cleaned it out, what can I do. Also are there any adjustments I need to make. I do not see any screws.
AnswerThere are no adjustments on the carb. Did you try replacing the spark plug.
I believe the problem is in the carb but I would still replace the plug. Do you have a little squirt bottle you can put some gas in and see if you can get the mower to run by squirting gas in the carb.
Eric