Reply To: Briggs & Stratton / outboard carburetor

[geary]

Mumbles, Thanks for the things to check, I think it’s a 17000 series but the model tag is missing so can’t say for sure, but yes it has the Sq tank above the electric starter and an updraft carb with the brass float ! Been thru the carb several times, float floats no leaks, carbs clean, gas flow is good and gas is fresh. Cleaned the valves when I did the valve lap job and the clearance is almost perfect according to the specs sheet you sent !

Green Thumb, it has a New NGK plug.

Kerry, I will pull the flywheel again and replace the key as you suggest, I can’t believe it could be something that simple but I’ve been fooled before

Thanks guys for the suggestions and ideas, I’ll let you know if I have success !

Gary