AboutEric A. Jones Expertise 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.
Experience 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.
Question Let me explain my problem. I have a riding lawn mower with a 17HP Briggs motor and sometimes when I finish mowing the fuel tank empties into the carburetor eventually finding it's way into the oil. It is a gravity fed fuel system. I assume the float is sticking open. It did it once so I dismantled the carburator and cleaned it and it worked for two months then it happened again. Nothing looks wrong with it. Anyway what I would like is something that automatically shuts the fuel off when you kill the motor. Any thoughts on something that would do that or another way to fix it?
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My question is not in the repair category but you may be able to help. I am looking for a in-line fuel shut off valve for a small Briggs motor. What I want is an electrical valve that opens automatically upon recieving electrical current. Also it would automatically close when power is off. This is not a factory part, just something I want to add. Have you seen such a product? Where might I find one?
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Obviously a server is not working somewhere...I thought something was up when I didn't receive any questions.
I have seen them but not sure where to find them. I'd bet there expensive.
Does it have to be electric?
Let me know.
Eric
Answer A manual inline valve is the cheapest way to go but I admit I'd like an electric solenoid for automation and wife proofing.
