Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Briggs and Stratten carb, carburetor body, briggs and stratten

Question
I have a carb from a Briggs engine 1115-1/135202 and it won't run I cleaned the carb and it will only run when I put gas in the carb. Its a different carb than I've worked on before. Please help.

Answer
Hello Jerry:

You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.smallenginepartswarehouse.com/parts.asp and Select the Shop Online Parts Look Up. Then Select the Model Tab. Then Select the OEM and Enter the Model (5 or 6 Digits) and Type Numbers (first 4 digits Only). Example: XXXXXX-XXXX. Then Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. Now you can Select the Section of the Engine you Wish to View. This is the Site Addy to Download the PDF File of this Engine: http://www.briggsandstratton.com/maint_repair/manual_and_more/docsearch.aspx?mod... . Download this PDF File. Go to Page 10 of 30. Make Sure the Pump Spring, Diaphragm Guard and Diaphragm are Installed Correctly. Make Sure the Vent Hole in the Pump Cover is Clear. Make Sure the Pickup Tube is Clear. The Pickup Tube is Removeable. Use a 6 Point Socket that Fits Snug and Turn the Pickup Tube Counter Clockwise. Soak the Carburetor Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner. After Soaking, Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air and then Re-Assemble. Make Sure the Pickup Tube is Not Cracked and the Screen is Clear. To Properly Set the Air Mixture Screws; ****All the Carburetor Adjustments are the Same for Lawn Mower and Trimmers. There are Several Location for the Air Mixture Screws. The Idle Air Mixture Screws are Usually Located at the Top of the Carburetor Bowl and the Top of the Carburetor Body. If the Main Air and Idle Air Mixture Screws are Side by Side on the Side of the Carburetor, then the Idle Air is the Farthest from the Engine. The Main Jet Air Mixture Screw is Located in the Bottom of the Carburetor Bowl or Beside the Idle Air Screw on the Side of the Carburetor Body. Some of the Older Model Carburetors have the Main Jet Mixture Screw Straight in from the Top of the Carburetor Body (this is Rare anymore). If you have Cleaned the Carburetor (Disassembled and Soaked Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I Use Gunk). Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air and Install a New Kit if Required. Now Setting the Air Mixture Screws:  ****Turn the Idle Air and Main Air Mixture Screws In Until SNUG **Do Not Jam** Then Reverse Both Screws 1 1/2 Turns. Holding the Throttle Full Open, Start the Engine. Turn the Main Air Mixture Screw Clockwise Until Proper Revs are Obtained. Occasionally you May have to Turn this Counter Clockwise to Achieve the Proper Revs. Now Allow the Engine to Idle. Set the Engine Idle Screw (Not Idle Air) so the Engine will Stay Running if Required. Now Set the Idle Air Mixture Screw so there is No Hesitation when Throttling from Idle to Full Throttle. Reset the Engine Idle if Required.**** This Carburetor has a Single Air Adjustment. Use the Section Above that Pertains to Full Throttle RPM Air Mixture Screw and then Adjust the Screw if Required to Eleminate Any Hesitation when Throttling from Idle to Full Throttle. I Think that Covers Everything. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John