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    Sep 8, 2013, 12:26 PM
    Briggs Stratton mower won't run
    I have a 20hp briggs and stratton ohv v twin motor that will not run right. Unless choke is pulled out it will not idle.
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    Sep 8, 2013, 02:50 PM
    Hi,
    Sounds like a dirty fuel system to me. Also, suggest that you view the YouTube video on the adjustment of the valves on the model engine at:
    Lawn Mower Repair Valve Adjustment V-Twin - YouTube
    And as the Internet is known to have, there is another site with a pictoral tutorial of the cleaning of your carb in two parts at:
    Disassembly, Cleaning and Repair of Briggs Intek V-twin Two-Barrel Nikki Carburetor - Part 1
    And:
    Disassembly, Cleaning and Repair of Briggs Intek V-twin Two-Barrel Nikki Carburetor - Part 2
    Peace,
    Clarke
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