OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Briggs & Stratton Engines Merrytiller keeps cutting out

Hi guys, brand new member, hoping to get help with my old Wolseley merrytiller, which has a Briggs 5hp engine model number is 130202, I believe the model year is 1967,
I tried to start it the other day and it started fine with a bit of carb cleaner, it ran for about ten minutes and then just cut out, since then it will start (with carb cleaner) but then cut out straight away, I've put new fuel in, had the carb off, had it sitting in isoproponal all night long, blew out with compressed air, fitted a new diaframph and fuel tank gasket, but still no joy, don't know what to try next, can anybody shed some light, one last thing, I last had it running about eighteen months ago and it was fine then

carlbhoy,

Have you checked the flywheel key for damage, also check that the valves are opening and closing correctly.