Fix A Lawn Tractor That Floods - Briggs & Stratton Carburetor Repair Video

Fix A Lawn Tractor That Floods - Briggs & Stratton Carburetor Repair Video
Does your lawn tractor flood itself excessively? Watch this video for the repair solution.

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Buy seat part #690577

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[ianturner]

I saw this video while trying to repair a 5-4993 Walbro. The last thing I wanted to do is to replace the seat...… but it was still failing after doing all the other tasks. I had to replace the seat...…. Your idea of tapping the insert is BRILLIANT. I am in the UK and I threaded it with metric tap. It worked PERFECTLY. I didn't grind a socket, I simply used a length of steel tube. Surprisingly, the OUTSIDE of the seat had corroded (electrolytically?) and was allowing fuel to bypass the needle valve and seat. Another surprise! I assume that water had entered the carb and been allowed to stand.

Anyway, thanks again...… that saved me a HUGE amount of shouting as swearing!

[garyfreaney]

thank you very much for going to the trouble to post this excellent video. this has sorted my issue with a flooding Murray.local repair shop just wanted to put a new carb into it. its an old mower and i didn't want to spend a small fortune fixing it.

[BobSanchez-hs]

sure appreciate this and all your videos Don... very easy to understand ... you make my life a lot easier. thanks muchly

[joev]

Thanks Dony
always showing the best techniques to make the job easier.
great job, cant wait for more videos on snowblowers and lawnmowers and string trimmers
again thanks for all your great advice.
keep them coming.

[jessemorris]

Blew my mind dernit that little jig you made. 👍👍Makes me happy to see ppl who not only use knowledge but give as well. Excellent video. Thank you sir. I will probably use this info many times over.

[georgeschwartze]

Ive made this repair on an old B/S tractor and know it works, thanks for making a nice clean video of how to do it!

[pierregendron]

I will never have to do this type of work, but I just enjoy watching all your videos because they are so well made.

[midgyrich]

Hey man! I just want to thank you do being so helpful. In my 8 years of working on these engines, I am now almost 15. I started when my uncle gave me a Briggs & Stratton 5hp Fun Power on a go kart from. Great engine, didn't want to mess it up, so I learned the majority of my knowledge on a little 3hp updraft carb engine. I loved that little engine, and I cranked it over, took it apart, put it back together, everything. I would take rides with my dad on the gokart now and then. I started driving about age 7 and a half. Great times. My dad taught me various things with that little 3 horse, like pulling the valves in and out, lapping, working on the carb, and other things. once I was experienced, I took down the engine to prepare myself for what I should expect in an engine. I noted all of the parts and figured it out. I sadly had to trash it because we were moving into a smaller home. I was able to keep some engines, thankfully. That was an older 4.0 Quantum and a 3.5. I have now a 5hp Fun Power, a '70 2.5hp Golden Boy engine on an edger, a restored '60s 2hp, a restored '54 Briggs Model 5S, a '94 horizontal 3.5hp, a '00 5hp lawn mower engine that I'm rebuilding, and a few others, including 2 cycles. Thank you for your help. You have been a source for about 80% of my knowledge on these engines, no joke. I can not thank you enough. By the way, on a small 3.5hp horizontal shaft with a pulsa jet carb, how would I pop out the welch plug on the front of the carb. Thank you Don

[kevinmartin]

Worked like a charm for me! Thank you for showing how to replace the seat with common tools!

[jonw]

Once again you have helped me with your video. Thankyou so much for posting these!
Salesman told me replacing the needle and seat probably would'nt fix the problem. Mower now runs better than ever!
Thanks again!

[LeveretteJamesClifford]

Don, thanks! I had a B&S 17 hp ohv engine crank case fill up with fuel and managed to stop what I was doing to check the oil, finding it full of fuel like you show. Got the carb off and was trying to figure out how to get that solenoid off with the tools I have. Thanks for showing. By the way, there is another vid online regarding how the solenoid can fail also, causing the same results with the B&S engine! I want to thank you for saving me tons of money, too, I just retired and am on fixed income that does not budget for this kind of problem (engine ruining!!!). I wish you well, sir!

[longbeachdirtbag]

I'm addicted to your videos! They are a wealth of knowledge.

[FrostyTheBeerMan]

Dony, what can I say ? you da man ! I don't even own that lawn tractor but I learned a lot watching this ! thank you !

[arciefan]

I wouldn't have had a clue how to do this before watching this video. After watching this, I could do this myself. The clever tricks of grinding down the 1/2" wrench, and the socket, are tricks of the trade that you have learned and are sharing. The quality of your videos and your teaching skills are excellent. Thank you Sir!

[aleblanc]

You do have all the good stuff, and the best part is you're not afraid to share it! :>)

[leoramirez]

I never thought you could replace that cool thanks for the video

[robertsims]

TY FOR A VERY GOOD VIDEO, LEARN A LOT ON CARBS. GOD BLESS

[jersgmc]

Thanks for the demonstration! I'll be doing this repair as soon as the parts come in.

[JohnnyRFarmer]

I am glad I found your site. This video is excellent. Great camera work, details, and explanation as well. Excellent clinic doctor!

[shawnmrfixitlee]

Right on Donny, I thought I was the only one that knew this trick .. LOL ! Thumbs up man works super well ..