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About Eric A. Jones
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Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.

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Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
 
   

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Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.) - B&S edger wont start


Expert: Eric A. Jones - 6/29/2007

Question
my B&S wont start I clean carb, tank and still sometimes it trys to start for like 4 sec. Please help its MODEL 60102, TYPE 114401, CODE 89011203 2hp.

Answer
Are the head bolts loose?  Is the head gasket leaking?

Is there and adjustment needle on the side of you carb?  If so, use a small screwdriver and GENTLY turn the needle in just until you barely feel it get tight.  Then, turn it out 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 turns for initial adjustment.
Let me know if this helps.
Eric

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