On Sep 13, 4:21�am, Deodiaus wrote:
I have a TroyBilt powerwasher with the Briggs & Stratton engine I
bought at Lowe's a couple of months ago.
It has oil, but seems to run while emitting a white cloudy smoke. �If
I don't have it high enough on the throttle, it dies.
I noticed that my spark plug was fouled up, and saw black sand-like
material inside.
What is the best way to clean that out? �Should I remove the top
cylinderhead and clean it? �How do I do that without disassembling the
whole engine.
Years ago, I had a Ford Escort with a carburetor. �I would pour Magic
Mystery Oil in the red can into the carburetor, which was suppose to
clean it out. �Does that work?

Since it is a Briggs, I am assuming it is a 4 stroke motor ( 4 stroke
means you don't have to mix the gas and oil). That being said, you
have a air/fuel mixture problem. Usually this is due to the choke not
opening all the way or a clogged air filter ( both will restrict air
flow). Check both and test without air filter on to make sure choke is
oen all the way. This should fix your problem. If it doesn't, then the
float or float valve may not be shutting off the fuel to the bowl at
the correct level. Again, make sure the choke is OPEN when running.

Hank