Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    couch's Avatar
    couch Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 18, 2012, 07:04 PM
    Briggs stratton will not run without choke
    I have a Briggs & Stratton 18.5hp motor that will start and run wide open but not very smooth. It will not idle unless I hold the choke about half way out. I have taken the carb apart several times and cleaned it to make sure it's not stopped up or dirty. It runs very jumpy. My next thought might be that the valves maybe out of chack but I don't know.

    Any help?
    crigby's Avatar
    crigby Posts: 4,343, Reputation: 107
    Outdoor Power Equipment Expert
    		  
    #2

    Oct 19, 2012, 11:24 PM
    Hi,
    Engine numbers help greatly, as does the brand of equipment it is mounted to. Giving too many numbers might be superfluous, but does always help.
    Peace,
    Clarke
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Check out some similar questions!

Briggs and stratton vanguard only runs smoothly with choke on [ 1 Answers ]

Hello, I have a Dyna Generator with a B&S Vanguard 15HP Motor. The motor starts easily either manually or by using the electric start. The problem is that when the choke is opened the engine just surges like it's hunting for the correct RPM. If I pull the choke out again, it smooths right out...

Install Link Choke of Briggs & Stratton Engine [ 10 Answers ]

The link choke of my Murray tractor engine is loose. I could not figure out how to put it back. Can someone help? A diagram will be super. The engine model is 28v707 type 1113e1. Thanks.

Briggs&Stratton won't run w/o choke [ 9 Answers ]

There is no water in the fuel, replaced fuel pump diaphragm's and springs. Will start and run with the choke 7/8 closed, as I increase the throttle I can open the choke more until the throttle is wide and the choke is closed. Hellllp. It is on a 19.5 hp craftsman 42" mower ~ 8 years old. ...

Briggs and stratton runs on full choke only [ 1 Answers ]

I have a briggs-stratton generator model 030235 that will only run on full choke. I have changed the fuel and cleaned the carburator. Any other suggestions?

Briggs & Stratton Choke Spring [ 1 Answers ]

I am having some trouble with the engine on my Westwood T1200 Tractor Mower. The Engine is a Briggs & Stratton 281707. The problem is that the Choke / Throttle is not responding and stays fully open, looking at the engine I believe the problem is to do with the "Choke Return Spring"(That appears...

View more questions Search