OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Briggs & Stratton Engines Moving the Choke in Run Position Is Stopping the engine

Hi Shannon,
the motor can/will run with the screws missing, it has an "O" ring that seals it to the manifold, the screws just prevent it from falling off. I doubt this has anything to do with the running issues. The fact that it runs means the "O" ring is sealing at the moment