Briggs and Stratton 24HP V-Twin Full Carburetor Cleaning

In this video I am cleaning out a carburetor from a 24HP Briggs and Stratton V-Twin Lawnmower engine. Carburetor was causing a surge in the engine. I show the linkages, removal of the carburetor and how to disassemble and clean the carburetor.

[@Lionel17070]

I have the exact same engine, and exact same problem. I really didn't feel like doing all this work to fix the problem so I decided to just try something out. Took the air filter out and while the engine was running, I sprayed "kleen-flo choke and carb kleen". Engine started to run smooth and seems to have solved the problem. Took me a minute or two. I just hope the fix will last. Will let you know. Took me a minute or two,

[@JLPicard440]

That's excellent! Great fix. It would depend on the level of goop in the carburetor. Glad you got it going again.. 😊

[@154263ir]

Very good explanation! God bless you!

[@JLPicard440]

Thanks, you too!

[@superbee1018]

easy to follow, clean video, quick and informal. Love it all.

[@JLPicard440]

TYSM for the great input and feedback. I really appreciate it.. 😊

[@GaryZahn]

I'm not a small engine repair kind of guy at all. I talked to my friend in MN who does work on small engines and explained the symptoms of my mower and he said the float was probably stuck. So, I watched your video and was able to take the carb off as shown and found my float was indeed stuck. My friend said that as the float raises it pushes a "needle" into an orifice to cut off the gas flow. I didn't see a needle when I took the bowl off and pulled the float assembly apart. I do however see a plastic plunger move up and down with the float. Has that replaced the needle, or did it fall out as I took the bowl off? Cuz there's no needle on my workbench and I can't see one in the assembly. Excellent video by the way!

[@JLPicard440]

HI ... that plunger is the needle... 😊. Sometimes they have a rubber tip and sometimes it's all metal with a rubber insert into the hole that it goes into... Either way it serves to cut off fuel as the float raises and puts pressure on it. Hope that helps...

[@martynkings5504]

Excellent production - straightforward presentation. Tips re: locktited bolts - invaluable imho also the use of 4mm socket if torque spanner n/a. Thanks so much

[@JLPicard440]

TYSM! You're welcome... 😊

[@YueYue-j8v]

We have Carburetor Float Bowl Chamber Kits that may fit your equipment. We can provide it for free. Do you need?

[@JLPicard440]

HI! I really appreciate that. I don't have this mower any longer so I don't need it. Thanks..!

[@jeffbrownell279]

Helpful for sure.the white float bowl piece refuses to come out of my float bowl.Also what does the solenoid in the float bowl do?

[@JLPicard440]

I think it cuts the fuel on and off... I've heard it called an anti-backfire solenoid as well...
Try soaking the carburetor in some cleaner. That float bowl should come off without a lot of effort.