I am new to the site and looking for information on my machine that I inherited. The problem with the blower it runs on half choke and after 15-20 minutes the engine dies. Apparently, it has run this way for most of its life. A small engine repair shop tried to fix the issue years ago but never really did. We live in Maryland and most years only a shovel is needed, so it sat a lot with no use. The gas was drained and the carb run dry at the end of the snow season. Stored in a garage.
My research so far leads me to believe this is not an uncommon issue for this model. A number of potential fixes have been given with mixed results like:
1. replace carburetor
2. needs a heat shield between the exhaust and fuel line
3. moisture is getting in through the choke knob affecting the carburetor.
4. moisture is getting in through a gap in side plastic covering near carburetor.
5. Briggs and Stratton sent out a new engine to one owner.
I do not mind putting in some money in this older machine, which probably only has about 15-20 hours on it, if I have a good idea of the problem. My concern is this model has some type of design flaw(s).
My research so far leads me to believe this is not an uncommon issue for this model. A number of potential fixes have been given with mixed results like:
1. replace carburetor
2. needs a heat shield between the exhaust and fuel line
3. moisture is getting in through the choke knob affecting the carburetor.
4. moisture is getting in through a gap in side plastic covering near carburetor.
5. Briggs and Stratton sent out a new engine to one owner.
I do not mind putting in some money in this older machine, which probably only has about 15-20 hours on it, if I have a good idea of the problem. My concern is this model has some type of design flaw(s).
