Just bought the mower a Sears, after two mowings the engine started to surge repair dealer said the jet was more than likely clogged not covered under warranty, returned to Sears, they are shipping me another. Anyone else had problems with this engine or just bad luck.
craftsmans 21" pushmower w/ B&S 163cc OHV eng
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A clogged jet is usually from bad/old/dirty gasoline, so usually that is not covered.
Doesn't everyone use an inline gasoline filter on their mowers?
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I don't think briggs uses fuel filters. Unless it's an in tank screen. I've never seen one on a fuel line.
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Dirty air intake filter will do the same thing. So will a gunked up throttle spring/assembly.
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
Doesn't everyone use an inline gasoline filter on their mowers?
What I meant was doesn't everyone add an inline fuel filter. And use some Pro Guard. Those little carbs are a pain to work on and it's worth the trouble to keep them clean.
Doesn't everyone use an inline gasoline filter on their mowers?
What I meant was doesn't everyone add an inline fuel filter. And use some Pro Guard. Those little carbs are a pain to work on and it's worth the trouble to keep them clean.
If I understand correctly: these are the EXi series that runs on a plastic side-draft carb:
http://media.jrn.com/images/b99433283z.1_20150131105744_000_gne9oon2.1-0.jpg
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sepw.com%2Fnews%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1j3DenEK6W-qNgbLoaiwrRnBhBA&ust=1449797506410182
Unfortunately, there's nowhere for average users to add an inline filter (based on the rather compact construction), and I'm not 100% sure if they come with a fuel filter of some sort @ the spot where the fuel tank connects to the rubber fuel line (most Honda enignes do).
Good luck.
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http://media.jrn.com/images/b99433283z.1_20150131105744_000_gne9oon2.1-0.jpg
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sepw.com%2Fnews%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1j3DenEK6W-qNgbLoaiwrRnBhBA&ust=1449797506410182
Unfortunately, there's nowhere for average users to add an inline filter (based on the rather compact construction), and I'm not 100% sure if they come with a fuel filter of some sort @ the spot where the fuel tank connects to the rubber fuel line (most Honda enignes do).
Good luck.
Q.
Originally Posted By: Quest
If I understand correctly: these are the EXi series that runs on a plastic side-draft carb:
http://media.jrn.com/images/b99433283z.1_20150131105744_000_gne9oon2.1-0.jpg
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sepw.com%2Fnews%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1j3DenEK6W-qNgbLoaiwrRnBhBA&ust=1449797506410182
Unfortunately, there's nowhere for average users to add an inline filter (based on the rather compact construction), and I'm not 100% sure if they come with a fuel filter of some sort @ the spot where the fuel tank connects to the rubber fuel line (most Honda enignes do).
Good luck.
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It is possible to add a fuel filter to these newer "E" and "EX" series B&S engines. Here is a photo of how I installed the 75 micron B&S fuel filter on my new 550E series engine. It's a tight fit, so you must create a loop with the fuel line. Also, I did notice that there is a metal screen on the inside of the gas tank where the fuel exits, it may only filter large debris.
If I understand correctly: these are the EXi series that runs on a plastic side-draft carb:
http://media.jrn.com/images/b99433283z.1_20150131105744_000_gne9oon2.1-0.jpg
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sepw.com%2Fnews%2F&psig=AFQjCNE1j3DenEK6W-qNgbLoaiwrRnBhBA&ust=1449797506410182
Unfortunately, there's nowhere for average users to add an inline filter (based on the rather compact construction), and I'm not 100% sure if they come with a fuel filter of some sort @ the spot where the fuel tank connects to the rubber fuel line (most Honda enignes do).
Good luck.
Q.
It is possible to add a fuel filter to these newer "E" and "EX" series B&S engines. Here is a photo of how I installed the 75 micron B&S fuel filter on my new 550E series engine. It's a tight fit, so you must create a loop with the fuel line. Also, I did notice that there is a metal screen on the inside of the gas tank where the fuel exits, it may only filter large debris.
Originally Posted By: CharlieJ
Here is a photo of how I installed the 75 micron B&S fuel filter on my new 550E series engine.
75 micron is for fuel pump engines. 150 micron is for gravity feed (what you have).
That being said, if it works, it works.
Here is a photo of how I installed the 75 micron B&S fuel filter on my new 550E series engine.
75 micron is for fuel pump engines. 150 micron is for gravity feed (what you have).
That being said, if it works, it works.
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