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#3511 03/05/00 06:31 PM
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i have a 3.5 horse briggs & stratton engine self drive and every time i start it i have to put a screw driver in to hold the air vane (govner)back and it will start after a few part but if i take the screw drive out before it warms up it will stop
can any one help


C.MacMartin

if you have any other questions please contact me a masterc@xtra.co.nz
#3512 03/05/00 09:46 PM
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Craig,
It sounds like the carby has not been put together correctly or it needs a new diaphragm in it. Can you advise if the diaphragm has been changed.

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Bruce


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