I have a weedeater 4.75 with a Briggs engine. It was left by the previous home owners. When I try to start it will not start. When I primed it it started but did not turn over. It cut off after about 3 seconds. The only way to get it to even do anything is to prime it and then it will start but not turn over.

BW, June 2008

If it will burn off the prime and then die, you have a fuel supply problem.

If it's the carb-on-the-tank type engine, replace the diaphragm.

If it's the Quantum type (air filter and carb on the side of the engine), remove the float chamber, and check the main jet is clear. Carb will need to come off the engine for access.

phil_saunders@bigfoot.com

Phil Saunders, June 2008

it will start but not turn over? what does that mean?
thats like saying its rainng but not getting wet

JoeP, June 2008

Have you tried replacing the spark plug(s)? Or changing the oil? You should also put gas in it. If you've done all these things and it still won't start, idk what to tell you.

TheFella, June 2008