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Briggs and Stratton 28Q777 Problems

Engine Model: Briggs and Stratton 28Q777
Engine Type: 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft gasoline engine
Total Displacement: 28.4 cu.in (465 cc)
Rated Engine Power: 15.5 Hp (11.5 kW) at 3300 rpm
Fuel System: Float type carburetor with fixed main jet

Engine starts hard or will not start

No gasoline in tank - Fill it up.
Wrong grade of gasoline - Use quality fuel.
Air in the fuel system - Air bleeding.
Defective spark plug wire connection - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair.
Damaged spark plug - Change spark plug as required.
Dirty fuel filter - Install new filter.
Brake pedal not pushed down - Push the brake pedal down.
Carburetor problems - Carburetor diagnostics required.
Bad engine compression - Inspect cylinder block and replace worn components.
Choke cable is not adjusted properly or worn - Change cable or adjust correctly.

Unstable engine running

Plugged cooling fins - Clean and wash as required.
Defective ignition - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Defective or stuck throttle cable - Change or service the cable.
Clogged air filter - Change or service air filter.
Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary.

Engine starts but then shuts off

Damaged spark plug - Change spark plug as required.
Faulty or clogged carburetor - Clean or install new carburetor.
Ignition coil is faulty - Ignition coil must be replaced.
Worn or loose valve springs - Install new valve springs.
Stuck valves - Valves must be cleaned.

Engine is overheated

Engine oil insufficient - Fill up the engine oil.
Engine overload - Reduce load.
Cooling fins are blocked - Clean and wash as required.
Carburetor mixture is too lean - Set the carburetor properly.
Ignition timing is incorrect - Adjust ignition timing as required.
Valve setting is incorrect - Set the valves properly.

Engine knocking or noise

Stale gasoline - Use correct fuel.
Excessive engine load - Reduce load.
Insufficient engine oil - Check and refill engine oil.
Incorrect low idle setting - Correct idle adjustment.
Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Service or change fuel pump.
Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Need to install new components.
Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust to proper valve clearance.
Worn cylinder bore or piston rings - Change defective components.

Engine lacks power

Incorrectly adjusted or clogged carburetor - Adjust carburetor properly or service it.
Clogged air filter - Change or clean air filter.
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Service or change fuel pump.
Ignition system malfunction - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Damaged cylinder-head gasket - Replace the gasket as required.
Stuck or burned valves - Replace or service valves.
Push rod is worn or damaged - Change push rod.
Worn cylinder block parts - Replace defective components as required.
Oil filter is dirty (if equipped) - Replace or clean oil filter.

Engine uses too much fuel

Throttle not fully open - Check throttle cable and adjust as required.
Carburetor main jet adjustment is improper - Adjust it correctly.
Loose or defective spark plug - Spark plug need to be tightened or replaced.
Stuck, burned, or worn valves - Clean or replace valves.
Worn piston, rings, or sleeve - Change defective components.
Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust to proper valve clearance.

Excessive engine oil consumption

Gaskets or seals can be faulty - Replace to repair leaks.
Worn valve stems and valve guides - Replace defective valves.
Piston rings are stuck or worn - Have piston rings replaced.
Damaged piston or cylinder liner - Inspect liner and piston, fit new parts as necessary.
Breather pipe or hose is clogged - Service or replace.

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