Fixing a Craftsman walk behind trimmer that's not running
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Thanks for watching. This Craftsman walk behind wasn't starting. After a diagnosis it turned out to be the the carburetor, a real shocker. Thanks to Ethanol gas and putting the trimmer up wet it clogged up in no time. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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Thank you for posting this. I had this exact problem this weekend and I would have never known what to do without this video.
You're welcome Mike Egan and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
much like every thankful person here, i'm very happy this video exists. thank you for doing this and knowing about it. cheers.
Thank you too!
Thank you ever so much! With your detailed video, I figured out mine wouldn't start because some moron "professional" that worked on it last year didn't put the clip back in place, so the fuel was getting choked off! Smoked like crazy out of the muffler! I can't imagine what they would've charged me for the "fix". Runs like a charm now.
Yes sometimes even professionals makes mistakes
First I must admit I am not a mechanic, but you made the directions so clear and easy, step by step process that I managed to fix it without any problems and it fires right up and stays running thanks to you !!!
no problem and thank you for the comment!
Very well done video. You did some quick diagnostics and concluded the carb was the problem. Nice closeups of carb jets etc. I followed the directions and resolved the problem perfectly. Thanks also for not getting super-hammy and wasting a lot of time.
You're welcome and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Got my DR trimmer mower running thanks to your advice. Well done video!
Thank you I appreciate it
Today my wheeler trimmer was stubbon- first start of the season. My mechanical hubby received his will earned Promotion a year ago. My trimmer has no choke. The primer bulb was not filling. I walked it around, tapped on the carb box a little, primed it about 20 times and it finally filled. I used it all day. Briggs & Stratton- Poulan Pro 190 cc.
I like your persistence
@@HomeGaragechannelmine reads,never change the oil
Thanks so much for this video. As others have said already, I have this type of trimmer with the same problem you showed. I followed you guide and was able to fix it. You probably just saved me hundreds of dollars by not needing to take it to a repair shop.
You're welcome Ed Nabisco and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
@@HomeGaragechannel Ethanol is the best thing for wrench turners and carb jobs.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEO. MINE HAS RUN GREAT EVERY YEAR SENSE 2020 AND THIS YEAR IS DOING THE SAME THING YOU SHOW ON YOUR VIDEO. SO MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY AND I CAN'T AFORD TO TAKE IT TO A SHOP SO I AM GOING TO SEE IF I CAN DO IT MY SELF. YOUR VIDEO HAS VERY GOOD DETAIL AND HOPEFULLY I CAN DO IT MY SELF. WILL WATCH THE VIDEO A FEW MORE TIMES BEFORE STARTING.
no problem and thank you
Absolutely loved the repair... 😍
Thanks for the comment I appreciate it.
How it’s the most shit utensil super unreliable
Thanks for sharing I was able to fix mine watching your video step by step. Really appreciate it!!!!
You're welcome and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Awesome. Great job finding that issue.
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it
Thanks for the great video. I have a DR. 6.75 trimmer that boasts about automatic choke, no prime, and no oil change. Prefer manual choke, primmer build and non-plastic carburetor. After sitting for several months the unit won't start. Now I know how to remove and clean the carburetor.
excellent I wish you luck in getting it working.
Nice steady explanatory Vid - Thanks , personally speaking most of my small engine issues that I experience relate to stale disgusting ethanol fuel gumming up the jets after 30 days it starts to degrade. I use ethanol free wherever possible and it certainly relieves the situation. I also adopt the same regime on my motorcycles.
Thank you for the information. I appreciate it
Really enjoy your channel. Awesome fix. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you for the comment . I really value your comments.
Well done video....steady camera, detailed close ups and a good speaking voice. I have a Cub Cadet ST-100 (159cc) that refuses to start as well. The gas smells like varnish so I'm thinking a fouled carb needle valve......I'll have a go at it today. (subscribed)
thank you SoCalPal I appreciate it. Good luck
Great Video. My DR String has the same plastic carb. Now I know what to do. Thanks.
No problem 👍
Great fix! No, I wouldn't buy equipment with plastic carbs. Have a great weekend!
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
The son-in-law ended up with one like this, only cheaper with no trimmer clutch but a plastic carb motor. I'd never even fooled with a plastic carb and probably didn't even know there was such a thing. I watched the Tube enough to see how to remove it and the bowl and that's as far as I went, being scared to fool with it at all but cleaned what I could and put it back on. Still wouldn't even pop so I was going to try it one last time and it fired up. I ran it some around our hilly yard to make sure it was going to do all right and it ran fine, but those trimmers are NOT what I'd use here, but he sold it and got a good price for it. But after watching you as much as I have I'd accept one with a plastic carb and never give it another thought. None of our stuff has one and I'm not hunting anything else BUT you never know. Thanks and Blessings!
These have a place, in the yard but not every yard.
Great video! Thank you so much I'm dealing with the exact same issue so I will try to repair mine as well
good luck
@@HomeGaragechannel got it running!!!! Thank you so much!
no problem
I have less than zero knowledge of mechanic work but this video was so good that I did everything advised by the narrator to my machine and it worked!!! I cannot believe it!! Thank you so much for the way you did the video and how you made it possible to follow in real world steps. So many of the instruction videos skip steps, don't narrate well or do not "show" what you need to see to follow them, but this couldn't have been more perfect. If a 54 year old woman can use it to mechanic repairs, then it's a great video. Thank you again. P.S. I did not mind the plastic parts, but I am a novice.
You're welcome but you did the work to you did a great job too. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
I have one of these. I use it to trim around barb wire fencing on my friends farm when i need to repair sections of fence. I always have trouble with the plastic style carburetor on that engine
I think the problems come along with it no matter what unless you can use Av-gas or canned fuel.
Thanks the video, got my mower working. Also got gas everwhere. WIll have to clean befor using.
Glad I could help
yes, I would buy. It really doesn't matter. Agree, run it dry, but maybe add some Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer for added ease. Merci
thank you bize4two biz4
Great video...im a huge fan of you and taryl fixes all...i never worked on a newer plastic carb yet my two mowers still have points in them ....but i have heard that the reason you had a hard time cleaing the jet out with a wire is cause they are made to small to begin with...i think it was on steves small engine saloon that he showed where you can drill the jet out and it makes it run just FINE...im so happy to see plastic carburetors now on lawnmowers cant wait till they start putting computers and self touch screens on them like that are on all the new cars now :- )
Thank you Gunther Tooty
Helpful as all HELL ! tHANKS !!
Thank you Joe Guitar for the comment I appreciate it
Thanks for the vid! I hate these Plastic Carbs, but your detailed video showed me how to clean mine. 😉
thanks for the comment I appreciate it
mine came with a metal carb, Briggs and Stratton, but beware of the, No Drain Plug for changing the oil
Thank you, This is exactly what my problem was also, You saved the day
no problem and thank you Jeff F.
Worked for me. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome!
Thanks I Have a Briggs and Stratton in 8.75 on a brute walk behind a string Trimmer I just bought brand new and did the exact same Thing. It had a piece of trash from when I put it together
no problem !
Put up for winter, 4 years ago . People’s memory of time lacks sometimes.
I have a Craftsman walk behind trimmer, how I wish someone wanted to buy it.
Runs great, but it is a handful, and my back says No more.
Mine is older with a real Briggs engine.
I agree with you completely. They are a bit tough to use unless its in a straight line. My back remembers that well.
If you take one of those bread twist ties and burn off the plastic wrap on it, they work great to clean out a carb with. A bent paperclip is not always the correct size to use for such. If you can get your thumb to cover that choke after you spray in carb cleaner of add some gas to the carb, it will often help in getting the gas initially primed to the carb. Nice and informative video.
yes you are absolutely correct. Thank you James Huey.
@@HomeGaragechannel I have a set of cutting torch tip cleaners that work fine, along with lacquer thinner and compressed air and plain old gasoline.
Thank you was a huge help
no problem
Good video thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Of course I would fix it! They are easy to work on and don’t corrode. About the only thing that you see go wrong is the brass jet clogs, usually with broken down fuel. Magnify that x 10 if the fuel contains ethanol. Not too much sticks to plastic.
you are correct about that, plastic does have some advantages
I have this Carb on a husqvarna trimmer. I wound up picking up a new cheap carburetor on Amazon for $13. 15 minutes new carb is on. Now I can take my time clean the other one and when it does the No start thing I can swap out the clean one. This trimmer has given me issues since it was new three years ago.
I like the way you think!
I have the same thing in a troy build . I have used it twice in 4 years. Plus after the first year I paid a mower shop $125 and 2-3 weeks to fix it. He had trouble and never saw anything like this pos. I hate it. However before I throw it out I will try your technique and see if it works.
Thanks 👍
I hope it works for you
You just know the new plastic Briggs carbs are going to be a lot of trouble later on. Also get yourself some welding nozzle tip cleaners, to clean the carb passages, very cheap on ebay , and come with several different sizes
Oh that is a great idea. I'll have to take a look at them. I really appreciate your experience on this.
Well done video my brother. My concern is @ 0:25 when you read the shroud. Just add oil, never change it? WTF! I did a vid on this awhile back. Still shake my head when I see that. Just add oil. Lol. Thanks and see you on the next one.👍
I hear ya. They want it to break so you have to buy a new.
The problem with most plastic carburetors is they are prone to bacteria and algal growth forming on its surface starting at the microscopic level when moisture and petroleum products interface with them. As the bacteria/algal growth increases it breaks free and clogs the jets or other narrow passageways in the fuel system. Hard plastics do not have this problem as a rule. Soft plastics seem to act as a semi catalyst. Metal doesn't. But the same growth can occur in any petroleum based product itself if you let it set for a long time. But if you follow the petroleum industry's recommendation to replace fuel within a month there isn't sufficient time for the growth to become a problem. Note it isn't that the fuel will no longer burn! It just won't burn as efficiently or cause fuel flow issues.
thank you for the information
Nice fix! Let the viewers know the orientation of the carburetor bowl (which follows the shape of the jet) is important, too!
Yes I though about mentioning that. It only fits one way.
@@HomeGaragechannel On some models and years it does. It is possible on other models with this carburetor to put the bowl back on the other way.
Ah gotcha.
@@HomeGaragechannel (From my personal mower. So please, anyone viewing this video, if you have a smaller displacement EX series engine from around 5 years ago, do take note.)
Oh ok
Thanks for the video. I have one of these mowers and it starts, but when I start using it, it looses power cutting grass that it never had problems with before. Any idea on what the issue might be? Thanks!
Do you have any old gas from the previous season still in it? Have you check the air filter? Your choke may not be completely disengaging.
yes I would. I think they are good. however I have a poulan weedeater push mower somewhat like your video.. its not carbuerating,... like I want it to.. its hardly been used.. its a 4 horse power briggs and straton engine.. so I am hopeful I can get it working..
thank you Steve Lee for the comment.
Thanks for sharing. I have the same type weed eater. Because of this video I was able to repair my welder with no issues. If not I would have sent it to a repair shop. 😃
thank you Rick Carnes for the comment I appreciate it
Thank you! Home garage. I followed your video and it was and it was the same problem with my carburetor so your fix worked great thank you so much that saved me over $100 easily and the trip to town which is a 40-minute drive. One quick question if I could on the top of the air filter could I put electrical tape over those little holes where you take the air filter cover off? Thank you so much for the video
I don't see why not
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks, Thanks Again for great video. Saving me easy a hundred dollars and more! !!!!
Thanks, help me solve mine today.
Glad I could help
Thanks for your advice ! Do they make a drill bit that small ? I'm going to have to get one. Thanks again great Advice !!
Yes they do, I bought mine from a hardware store, but they have them online too.
I got tired of unclogging carburetors on small engine equipment and started using SeaFoam fuel additive. My equipment runs better and does not clog up anymore. There are many products on the market that do the same thing, but SeaFoam is the one that works for me.
is the regular seafoam can that's been around for awhile or a different version?
@@HomeGaragechannel It's called SeaFoam Motor Treatment and is added to your fuel tank. I use it on all of my small engine equipment such as lawn mower, weed trimmers, chainsaws, etc. th-cam.com/video/bMAFQDknyUE/w-d-xo.html
@@georgecraft007 thank you
Cleaning the outside of the engine with an air hose would help from possibly getting contamination in the carb and gas tank. This was a great video to watch.
Thank you for the tip. I appreciate it.
Just bought a new Craftsman push mower, and I paid more to get the Honda engine. No Briggs plastic carbs for me.
Excellent thanks for the comment
everyone is a different viewer on the carburetor material often metal ones are better qaulity plus they don,t break as easily too as a bonus
Very well said
I would stick with the metal ones sure more stuff to clean but less prone to clogging would be my guess. love your channel.
Great point and thank you David LaSalle.
@@HomeGaragechannel I appreciate your reply back, same with the cheap garbage lawn mowers that are more plastic and cheaply built I think it was you that had one on the channel I think the mower was a smart something it was red and black looked like a toro knock off.
yes it was a powersmart mower, SO much cheap plastic, it was incredibly Light, because of it.
@@HomeGaragechannel yeah that's the one, hard to believe there goes quality out the door, have a great day and be safe keep up the great lawn mower videos.
I will thank you
I have the same movers and was wondering if you could recommend a aftermarket carb that replaces this one?
They look the same but do you have a model and serial number?
I'd prefer a metal carb b/c easier to work on and not as fragile. Full watch.👀👍🏽
i appreciate the watch and yes i prefer the metal ones too.
a good way to clear a carb is to squirt some gas in it like you did, then put your finger over the intake and block the intake. it creates a vacuum and a lot of times will suck whatever's in the jet out and clear it.
that might work
The first couple of revisions on these plastic carbs were terrible. very many had an interference in the choke linkage where by it would bind open ever so slightly. testing your patience whilst trying to start the unit. the other early units the holes in the plastic jet were too small. causing blockages very easily, especially if your gas had ethanol in it
thank you for sharing your information i totally agree with you
The plug on the float bowl is for draining when you go to store the machine..what i don't like about these newer briggs engines is it says check and add oil..well i just siphon the oil out through the dipstick tube..there is no drain on the sump..
yes you are correct, maintenance is now apparently overrated. I still change the oil too
Just curious.. Is there a fuel filter on this model? If not, is that a design flaw? Would a fuel filter help the plastic carb to not get plugged in the first place or does it seem more like a gasoline grime type of problem?
Great vid. Very good info!!
Thumbs up and subbed.
there is a screen that acts as a filter in the tank.
I prefer to fix old machines, That aren't plastic junk. Of course that means spending some money, But so far i've managed to keep it cheap with after market products.
Excellent response. I would do the same.
I have two mowers that type of engines both run fine
thank you Richard Boggs
Thanks for the video . . . one season and the bloody thing doesn't start, why I buy Honda, not buy Briggs again, my lawn mower, Honda motor, eight years . . . starts with no more than three pulls. Cheers.
Thanks for sharing
Good afternoon, do you have a video on removing the fuel tank? This video worked great for the carb. Thanks
not for this specific machine, but it's simple though, remove the top cover, then the 3 Bolts for the recoil. The Fuel tank, just slips into two openings.
Thank you
no problem
I’ve got one of these guys and it’s pretty much new only has a few hrs on it and it’s doing the same thing as this one which sucks on a new machine but it is a couple years old so I’m hoping this is the problem
I hope it works out for you and thank you for the comment I appreciate it
Home Garage it did work out it runs perfect now I’ve never messed with a carburetor before but this one seems pretty easy to work with so not bad honestly
I have a craftsman walk behind trimmer with a 163 CC engine it stayed put up for a few months while I was getting the money for other parts, when I got the repairs done it would run rough then go dead, after I tried running it a few times it cleared up and ran good. A few days ago it starts locking up when pulling the starter rope, I turned the motor by hand and tried again, it starts and runs good. yesterday it locked up, so I repeated the process, and all it would do is lock up. Any clues, it's a Briggs and Stratton Dom 04-14-2016 stamped in the block, auto choke, and ohv
Thanks for the information but would like to know the model number that is on the framework of the machine. otherwise I think the carb is slowly leaking fuel into the engine and it's basically "hydro locking" the engine. Have you checked to see if the engine oil is above normal level and if the oil smells like gasoline?
I wouldn’t buy one with the plastic carb, I sure have cleaned a bunch of em. The white thing with the jets called the cartridge. They creak and moan when taken apart. I haven’t broken one, YET.
I’m too cheap anyway and enjoy fixing this stuff.
You and I are the same then.
It looks better than using a normal trimmer. Less strain on your back
that is absolutely true
I have one that's doing the same thing. Is there a gas filter on these that should be cleaned and how do you do it. Thanks Larry
There is a fine mesh screen at the bottom of the tank. It would be a hassle to clean
@@HomeGaragechannel I think so. Just looking in the tank there is a something at the bottom that looks like a screen
it should be light piece of mesh, in the shape of a square or rectangle
Is there an adjustment on the carb. Did all of that and the trimmer revs up and down all by itself and then dies after about 15 seconds. Or dies as soon as the strings start to hit a load i want to cut down. Did i miss cleaning something
no there Is no adjustment. what did you use to clean the fuel jet? It may not been enough to clear it.
I have a DR Trimmer. Almost brand-new and this is the second time where it's doing the same thing that your Craftsman mower is doing. Is it because of that plastic carburetor, any advice is welcome and thank you for showing me how to take it apart 8- 27 - 2 1 thanks again
if it was mine, I would enlarge the jet a little bit. It will make the engine run rich, but at least I won't have to worry about the jet getting clogged anymore.
@@HomeGaragechannel Your advice is Great!! Thanks again.
no problem
I have this same trimmer and gas is leaking from around the carburetor can you help me ? I need to use ASAP
sure, the float doesn't seem to be shutting the fuel off. I would suggest replacing the whole carb instead of fixing the original one.
I have the exact same trimmer and exact same problem, however I have a Tecumseh metal carburator. Any suggestions on fixing it?
If you know there's a carb issue, I'd just replace the carb.
@@HomeGaragechannel I did just that and it works great. Thank you.
Wow
Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Do you think these machines are built with plastic parts so they can break easy?
I think they're plastic so it cheaper but not to break easier.
What about repairing the ready start system? Cleaned the carb and still does a half start function.
I'd need to know more about the issue you're having, can you explain it a bit more
@@HomeGaragechannel starts up and then dies. Seems like the throttle or the ready start is not working as it should
Mine had the same problem. Done exactly what you done in the video. But it's still not starting. I put fresh gas in it and new spark plug in, and still nothing. Any suggestions??
Try using starting fluid in the carbs throat. If it starts and runs then it's a choke problem. If it doesn't start check to make sure you have spark. Let me know what happens.
@@HomeGaragechannel took the carb back off and sprayed that white plastic piece in the back out with air and put it back together and boom fired right up!! Lol
Nice work!
I would get one
me too. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
How do you know which models a have plastic carb anyway?
Look between the engine and the air cover. If the bowl is black its plastic. If its metallic then it's a metal carb.
I have the DR trimmer mower with that same engine from my experience fixing them they are easier to fix than a gcv160 honda or the cub cadet 159cc engines plus In my opinion the briggs 675 is a better engine from my experience running them and fixing them id rather have the DR trimmer mower I recommend changing the oil them. it doesn't even matter which material the carb uses on my stuff
thank you Willie McCollum700
@@HomeGaragechannel you're welcome
Mine's the same, I always clean everything, run carburator dry til engine dies. I replaced the carburetor, armature and spark plug and still won't run even with new fuel! It's a briggs and stratton engine 104M02-0197-F1 with plastic carburator! I think I will avoid briggs and stratton engine completely. I have honda, kohler, etc engine and briggs was the most problematic engine I even had!
I hear what you're saying. My personal mower is also a Honda .
What happened to the yellow gas,they put clear gas in the tank !
Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
If this machines come with a fuel shut off valve the carburetors don’t clogg never.
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
The problem is it's a Craftsman. Remember when that name meant quality ?
vaguely yes i remember
I would buy one if i didnt have an option for an old fashioned metal one.
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where do i get the string and how do I install??
For this one, it would be 100x easier and less hassle, if you just replace the recoil assembly. IT comes with the rope installed and a handle and all you need to do is remove 3 small nuts to remove the old one and put the new one on.
What oil do you use for it?
Heavy duty 30w
Eventually we may not have the luxury to choose non plastic carbs
It's sad to say it but I believe you're right. Thanks for the comment.
I have a question about the bubble that is used to prime up the fuel before it cranks, does anybody know if the bubble is replaceable?
Also, One more question the cap that is on the head of the trimmer, mine fell off & is lost, where can i order another one from? Thanks in advance
yes both are replaceable but I need your model and serial number to get the right part numbers.
Anyone know how to fix leaking gas? We checked the fuel line and the filter for possible leaks, there was no leaks. A full tank leaks in ab 5 minutes. Where could the leak be? The gasket is torn up, could that be a problem? We can’t find the leak
Have you checked the engine oil? If the gas leaks out of the carb and into the engine the oil level will be way too high and smell like gas
Ok so that was weird and no I will never buy anything that has a plastic carburetor and then I have another question do do you have an old video showing how to change oil plz thanks hg 😊
You mean an oil change for this trimmer? I don't think so.
No lawn mower
Yes I've done oil changes in some of the lawnmower videos. Look at 2018's videos. It's part of the repairs.
I just bought a dr trimmer 5 months ago, havent used it for 2 months, now its not starting. If I knew it had a plastic carb, I wouldnt of bought it. I found a mower, 1 1/2 years ago new on the side of the road. it wouldnt start. Im pretty good with small engines, I didnt go as far as you did, but now I wish I did, or replaced the carb. Problem was I saw that someone else had been working on it, sO im like hmm, did they have more XP than me? plus I twisted the governor metal thingos and just threw it in the woods in a hole. Friggin' Dr Trimmer. I paid nearly $500 and its the same as other stuff out there. I use 93 gas, hasnt been sitting. Wheres my warranty dam it/
sorry to hear that.
@@HomeGaragechannel yeah. im sorry to, now i have to deal with repair guy, or send it back, was thinking of doing so anyways !
No Sir, if I knew it had a plastic carb it would not go home with me.
I respect your choice. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
There's your problem- someone pee'd in the gas tank!
Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it.
I have a older one it has metal carb that I can't start
no problem, clamp off fuel line, remove the bowl nut and clear all the holes using a wire or compressed air. reinstall and unclamp the fuel line and try starting it. if it still won't start try replacing the carb.
Tomorrow I'm going to go to my friends house and get my spark plugs tester to see if it my coil pack or something else I went to school on line did great but had not had any hands on help
I need help i was using mine i pressed The whole gas and was Holding it for 20 seconds snd it turned off and wont turn on how CAN i fix it
What are you talking about when you say "whole gas"?
@@HomeGaragechannel the button you Press so it CAN go faster
Can i help me or can i have your Instagram so i CAN show u
@@maribelmartinez4509 sorry no Instagram
@@HomeGaragechannel CAN i show u on Facebook or show me how to Fix it
The. Carb would work fine if ran empty for storage
my thoughts exactly
I dont mess around with those plastic carbs I replace them with a metal one
how? the mounting and choke systems aren't compatible
You just need the spring and the lever from the govener and as for the choke you get on that has a manual choke
what about the mounting?
@@HomeGaragechannel it pushes on the round hole on the motor and the air filter assembly help keep it in place
interesting, I'll have to take a closer look, thanks for the information
How do you fix the mow head cable
How is yours broken? Do you want to replace the cable?
@@HomeGaragechannel somehow it just stopped working when you pull the handle back to engage it, I have the plate off the bottom and the cable runs freely thru the tubing just doesn't engage the head
@@bettyguest3623 it might be broken at the end or in the middle. You'll have to replace it. Disconnect the ends with some pliers and pull the entire cable out of the trimmer and take to your local small engine dealer. They should be able to get one for you.
@@HomeGaragechannel it's not broken, I can pull it in and out of the cable casing, it seems like all of a sudden it's too long.
@@bettyguest3623 that's strange
the carb is stuck together
Thank you Thomas Johnson for the comment.
Mini will not buy a engine with a plastic carb on it plastic has it's place but not being the carb ,s main construction matiral
Yes not my first choice either.
@@HomeGaragechannel it's become apparent that all home owner grade briggs and Stratton enigne,s have that style of carb on them no thanks
@@robertmailhos8159 yes I shocked me to see that too. I guess ill be looking something other than briggs if I want a metal carb. I really am looking forward to EFI lawn mowers though
@@HomeGaragechannel okay thanks for your reply young man