What is the spark plug gap for Troy-Bilt Model TB230 lawnmower with Briggs & Strattan engine

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Spark Plug Gap - Troy-Bilt

Check the gap on your plug when you put a new one and then check it after you run it normally. If it is smashed check your piston for a contact point where it was hitting the plug.

Check your manual for the correct plug type. They my have put the wrong on in and if you just keep putting in the same plug...

Call troy-bilt they are pretty good about service issues.

go to troy blit and input model number, this will tell you what you need to know

.30 is the standard for most lawn mower engines...you might check the "engine specifications" in your owner's manual to be sure.

It does not have a drain plug. You can remove the dip stick and tilt the mower to pour out the oil, or you can use one of those hand pump syphon units to pump it out.

I'm guessing you have a standard Champion J19LM plug, which has a gap of .030. They come pre-gapped from the mfg. and usually no need to adjust them. Most of the plugs on these engines have a .030 gap. There are very few exceptions that use a .020 gap (such as the RC12YC). Anyway, here's a link to a chart I like to use for reference: (there's a drop down menu at the top to change engines, but the standard Briggs engine is the one here).
http://www.manddsmallengine.com/briggs/info/plug7.html
Hope this helps. James

With out the model # of engine or plug not 100% certian but 99% of those mower engines run a .8 or .9mm plug gap you will be preety safe setting it at that

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Brad

Troy, Unless you are using old fuel (it breaks down after 1 week) it sounds like you have a faulty spark plug. Replace this first, drain any old fuel and replace with fresh fuel (premium unleaded). A faulty plug will work one minute but then fail like you have described.