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**octaneman** · 05-26-2009, 09:49 AM

Hi leo1254

If you get continuous backfiring through the carb, the problem can be either a stuck intake valve, the engine maybe running too lean, or the the flywheel key has sheared off throwing off the timing.

05-26-2009, 09:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
octaneman Mentor Home Support, Gearhead Automotive Center Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 549 OS: WINXP	Re: craftsman tiller w/ 4hp briggs wont start Hi leo1254 If you get continuous backfiring through the carb, the problem can be either a stuck intake valve, the engine maybe running too lean, or the the flywheel key has sheared off throwing off the timing.