Seeking 5HP Knowledge

#1
I've had this minibike for a while, and it has served me well.
I'm not new to engines, but I'm new to small engines.

Is there some sort of book, or a link that will teach me about these little 5 HP Briggs motors?

A couple months ago, I couldnt get it to idle. I was getting black smoke, and it would only run at full throttle. I assumed the black smoke meant it was too rich. I found what I assumed was the idle/mixture screw, so I turned the screw in, and tried it again (repeat) and got it running and idling real nice.
Does that sound right?

Other than that, I'm pretty clueless.
 
#2
your right .that screw you turned was a fuel adjustment screw.

try to find jimmy glens book on building a 5hp briggs.that will get you started.
also read up on here.you'll pick up on alot of things.
 
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