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Have a Briggs & Stratton 600 series Poulan Pro engine on a

 
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Have a Briggs & Stratton 600 series Poulan Pro engine on a lawn mower. It starts and runs but only about half speed.

 

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Make: Briggs & Stratton
Model: 120T02-3821-B1

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New spark plug, new engine oil

Submitted: 1114 days and 13 hours ago.
Category: Small Engine
Value: $17
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Expert:  Ranwell1 replied1114 days and 13 hours ago.

The problem is that your carburetor diaphram is bad and is allowing too much fuel into the engine. This is a VERY COMMON problem. These usually have to be replaced about every 2 years.

 

Here is the part number of the diaphram.

 

394 Diagram: 120T02-3821-B1 Carburetor, Fuel Supply BRP Briggs and Stratton Part # XXXXX (replaces 495770)
Diaphragm-Carburetor
Your price: $3.93
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Here is the parts list for your carburetor. You can also order the part here.

 

http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=briggs_and_stratton&mn=120T02-3821-B1&dn=38410003

 

 

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