Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - B&S problem please help

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pimpinawhaler
06-26-04, 08:16 PM
I have a 12.5hp b&s on a murry riding mower The engine starts but shuts off right after it runs for about 3 sec. also it spills oil out of the carb.. the engine has 90Lbs. of compression is that too low what is my problem here Thanks Alot Taylor

cheese
06-27-04, 01:43 AM
Hello Taylor!

Does the engine smoke? Check the oil...is it too full? Does the oil smell like gas? 90 psi should be fine.