Getting an old Craftsman/MTD chipper/shredder running again. The last time it was used it didn't chip or shred very well. Replacement of the cutting components internally are overdue. However, because it has been sitting idle for so long, it no longer runs so a diagnosis and repair of the 5hp Briggs & Stratton will also be required.
The engine in this machine is a Briggs & Stratton model number 133412-0059-01. After a full diagnosis, the chipper/shredder required the following replacement parts:
1) Small engine carburetor. The original one was too far corroded to be used again. Also, an exact replacement is no longer manufactured, so the one purchased needed a slight modification for it to...