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    Jun 20, 2010, 08:30 PM
    6.5 briggs & stratton starts for a few seconds only
    Briggs & Stratton 6.5 HP engine (123K02-0181-E1) suddenly stopped while mowing and I could not get it re-started. I took the carburetor apart and cleaned it; replaced the spark plug, fuel line, changed oil and air filter. It started up for a few seconds and then stopped. I could not get it to start again. Does anyone have any idea as to what might be wrong? Thank you. Fvt
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    Jun 22, 2010, 03:30 PM

    Did you clean the nut on the bottom of the bowl? In that nut there's holes that act as jets. Make sure you clean them out with a peace of wire. Also does the engine have spark when it quits firing?
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    Jul 20, 2010, 09:24 PM
    Thanks for the suggestion Sullidog. I ended up taking the engine apart; cleaning all pieces and also slightly sanded the flywheel that generates the spark. After I put it back together, it started on the first try and it has been fine since then. Thanks again for the help. Cheers!
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    Jul 20, 2010, 09:24 PM
    Thanks for the suggestion Sullidog. I ended up taking the engine apart; cleaning all pieces and also slightly sanded the flywheel that generates the spark. After I put it back together, it started on the first try and it has been fine since then. Thanks again for the help. Cheers!
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