Briggs & Stratton 5hp help please

[flatyre]

I have an old Qualcast Rotovator with this engine fitted but can't get it to run. It has a great spark but not getting fuel, took the carb apart and couldn't see anything wrong with it. I have never worked on this type of carb before so does anyone know if its prone to any problems? Although its an old machine, it only cost me £30 and has a plough and aerator attachments so might come in handy one day.

 

[GardenKit]

You will need to make sure the carb is clean. The pickup filter gets blocked, and the jets can block. The fuel pump diaphragm can fail too, so a carb overhaul may be required.

Before spending any time or money make sure it will run with some carb cleaner sprayed into the Venturi whilst pulling the rope.

[flatyre]

thanks Gardenkit, it does run when you pour petrol down the plug hole, I'll get a carb kit ordered up for it.

[GardenKit]

Make sure you have your engine numbers to hand when ordering.

[flatyre]

managed to get a carb off an identical engine, swapped the diaphragms over and running well now, i'll order up a carb kit anyway just to have. thanks, again,

 

John