Problem with Briggs and Stratton 5 HP

madcruz · 06-02-2009, 02:22 PM

I own an MTD wood chipper shredder that has a 5 HP Briggs and Stratton engine (130212-1731-01)... After it runs for 10 to 15 minutes, it starts to backfire and shoot flames out of the exhaust... Anyone have any ideas on what this could be and if it is an expensive fix??

**Basementgeek** · 06-09-2009, 06:41 AM

Hi and welcome to the forum

Sorry no one has gotten back to you sooner.

I am thinking I would check the key way, on the flywheel, it may be a little sheared off and the spark is a little to advanced.

Reference:

http://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/flywheel_key.asp

BG

06-02-2009, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
madcruz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 OS: xp	Problem with Briggs and Stratton 5 HP I own an MTD wood chipper shredder that has a 5 HP Briggs and Stratton engine (130212-1731-01)... After it runs for 10 to 15 minutes, it starts to backfire and shoot flames out of the exhaust... Anyone have any ideas on what this could be and if it is an expensive fix??

06-09-2009, 06:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,378 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Problem with Briggs and Stratton 5 HP Hi and welcome to the forum Sorry no one has gotten back to you sooner. I am thinking I would check the key way, on the flywheel, it may be a little sheared off and the spark is a little to advanced. Reference: http://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/flywheel_key.asp BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP