Briggs and Stratton Storm Responder 5500 carburetor

[twostewz]

Hi,

I have a Briggs and Stratton Storm Responder 5500 that's started well the couple of times I've used it, but let it sit too long without running it, and now it won't start. I think I need to clean out the carburetor, but I can't figure out how to get the black plastic protective shield that sits over that part of the engine off. I've gotten the two screw off the front, and the shield is held on by the nut on the back, but its in a really bad place to get off. Are there any tricks to getting this off?

Thanks,
Jon

 

[JRobyn]

Sorry Jon, I don't have a similar model, so can't help with disassembly, but perhaps a good dose of SeaFoam in the tank and forcing it to run a bit with starting fluid will get it going? SeaFoam is amazing at dissolving gunk.

- Jay

 

[horsepuller]

Briggs and Stratton has lots of information on their web site: Lawn Mower Parts & Small Engine Parts by Briggs & Stratton
I looked up 5500 Watt Storm Responder generator there, and found it to be model # 030430-2. Entering that model into the "search for manual" page, I found the engine and generator manuals:

http://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocumentDisplay/default.aspx?filename=18lmuGXJnfBhU7y

http://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocumentDisplay/default.aspx?filename=feqowHXAnfBhU7y

Hope this helps.