Terri

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Crankcase Oil Leak

Cleaned engine. Leaking from flange. Determined that there is no positive crankcase pressure. Removed Crancase cover and secured new gasket. Noticed that original gasket had narrow bead of some type of gasket dressing/sealant. Would like to use gasket dressing/sealant with this reassembly. What type is recommended while maintaining criical flange dimensional separation?

Staff

In order to maintain the proper alignment of the internal components we do not recommend using any sealant along with our gaskets.

1 week ago

Terri

Rewind Starter Spring (490179)

Used on most rewind starter engines. Contains service part number 490179. Briggs & Stratton Genuine Part Designed specifically for our engines and can save on costly repairs while maintaining valuable warranty coverage.

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None of the links on this page work. Can you Please provide instructions on how to install this spring (490179)?

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I'm sorry you experienced a problem with the website. Here's a link for assembling the rewind starter: http://bit.ly/13kClux

1 week ago

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Too dusty for stock air cleaner

Our Arizona yard gets a lot of dust being blown in from the neighboring farm land, so that when we mow the grass the mower is nearly hidden is a cloud of dust. I have to remove and clean the air cleaner element every 5 to 10 minutes of run time. The mower has a 148cc engine with a foam air cleaner. Any ideas on how to extend run time between cleanings?

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Sufficient air flow is critical to a smooth running engine. Unfortunately there is not much you can do to extend the run time when you are a dry and dusty area.

1 week ago

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I forgot to check on the oil level of my mower and while using it, the engine conked out and will not start anymore.

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The internal parts of a lawnmower engine will seize from lack of use or an insufficient oil supply.

To have this properly diagnosed, please visit with your local B & S Authorized Dealer: http://bit.ly/14yWuSi

1 week ago

Terri

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Why won't my mclane edger start.

I cleaned gas tank and carb. It tries to start but won't stay running. I tilted the engine and it runs for a while with choke on full. Can hold gov.linkage and it will stay running but runs rough. It just won't continue to run. I know spark plug is good and it is getting gas.

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What you described could either be due to a sheared flywheel key, or is symptomatic of a clogged carburetor. If the engine stopped abruptly (due to the equipment striking an object) and has not restarted since, you likely have upset the ignition timing and caused a sheared flywheel key. To have this repaired, please visit with your local B & S Authorized Dealer: http://bit.ly/14yWuSi

If that is not the case, then you may have fuel that is going stale and clogging the internal carburetor passages. Fuel can go stale (turns into a varnish) in as little as 3 weeks.

1 week ago

Terri

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smoke ansd oil coming from exhaust

i have a 15.5hp OHV Murry rider and it has started pouring white smoke out of the exhaust and spitting from the muffler as well. I changed the oil, it has never been on an incline, and the filter is still clean but it still burning oil bad. i ran it for about 5 minutes and it used about 1/2 a quart. So I have broken it down and the cylinder walls, the piston, the rings and the head all look great. Do you think it might have been a blown head gasket or is it possible that I have valve seal gone bad or a bad valve? I'm going to start putting it back together but before I put the head back on it I want to know if I should have a valve-job preformed on it first.

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Yes, this is most likely a blown head gasket.

1 week ago

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Parts diagram lists carburetor overhaul kit as part number 797890 but when I go to order, parts site says bad number?

If 797890 is not the right number for the carburetor overhaul kit then what is the correct part number?

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I apologize, we're experiencing some problems with the website shopping cart. Part number 797890 is a valid carburetor overhaul kit. I would suggest calling the Answer Center at 800-743-7115 to order.

1 week ago

Terri

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Pressure Washer Engine won't STOP

I have a Husky Pressure Washer with a B&S engine. The engine starts and runs fine, but it won't stop, when the stop button is pressed and held (as required). I have to let the gas run out for it to stop.

Started happening yesterday evening. Was working fine throughout the day. Also tried it today, again with the same result.

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This may be a problem with the key switch or the ground wire. I would recommend taking the unit to a Briggs & Stratton dealer. Here's the link for a dealer in your area: http://bit.ly/14yWuSi

1 week ago

Terri

450 Series™

The 450 Series™ is an entry-level family of engines. Compact, lightweight, and simple to operate, these engines provide dependable power at an exceptional value.

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No manual

I've tried both your UK/European and US sites, yet when I put the "family 8BSXS.1581VN 278053 INFORMATION IN IT SAYS NOT FOUND.

So I scroll through your engines and recognise the 450 as the nearest looking one (just how loose a specification).

So I read the problems/questions/help desk and follow the links but ALL links are Page not Found.

So I can't find the manual, can't follow any help links.

Where is the sump plug? How much oil? What type of oil?

Thanks and I hope someone is still there someone there and no more Page not Found!

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The family numbers give us emission information. I'm sorry there was a problem finding the manuals on our website. A new site was launched and it had a few issues. Everything seems to be working fine now. Here is a link to help you identify the correct engine model number: http://bit.ly/17IT91K
Here is a link to the parts manuals: http://bit.ly/12pIs1I

3 weeks, 2 days ago

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When I start my mower, black smoke comes out of the muffler with liquid dripping (looks like oil)

I bought this push mower Oct. 2012; only used it once before winter. Went to use it now (Apr 2013); started up OK, but has black emission coming out of where the muffler is. A liquid is dripping - it looks like oil.

It is a 450 series engine on a push mower, purchased at Lowes. If it needs repair, shouldn't it still be covered under warrenty?

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Black smoke is typically an indication that the engine is running too rich (too much gas) which causes it to run hot and build up carbon. This points to a lack of air. Was the unit tipped and oil leaked on the inside? Check the air filter to make sure it is clean and clear. It could also be a choke issue. If it is a manufacturing defect it is covered under warranty. Warranty can only be determined by an authorized Briggs dealer: http://bit.ly/14yWuSi

3 weeks, 2 days ago