Rebuilding a Craftsman 5hp Chipper/Shredder - Will It Run?

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 work properly.
2) Chipper Blade Set. The originals were very beat up, very rusty, and extremely dull and didn't cut or shred anything.
3) Flail Cutters. There is a total of four sets mounted the the rotating drum inside the unit. Two sets were so worn that they moved laterally and were making contact with parts they weren't supposed to make contact with.
4) Pull Start Recoil Assembly. The original pull starter had a cord that was old and brittle and had been broken and spliced together several times previously. Also the recoil spring was worn to the point where it wouldn't retract the cord all the way. 5) Shredder Screen. This is a grate inside the chipper housing that the flails pass through to pulverize the contents contained therein.
5) Engine Air Filter. 3-1/2" x 7" x 1-1/8". The old was was dirty to the point it was restricting airflow into the engine.
6) PB Blaster Penetrating Catalyst. The unit had a lot of rust, especially in the shredder housing so PB blaster was used to help free rusted nuts and bolts for the blades and also to free up the action of the flail cutters.
After refurbishing, the unit runs very well and chips and shreds all brush and branches very quickly without breaking a sweat.
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[@patmiller7045]

Great job on bringing that old girl back to life. I just got one at a garage sale for 20 bucks. It runs great but the chipper blades are done. In my area we have ethanol free fuel at the gas station. I always use it in my small engines and it doesn't eat up the fuel systems.

[@paulcarter5337]

Loved the vid, and i loved more with the mistakes you made, and you included them in the vid to,, definitely the best iv seen as you dont hide your mistakes, and on top of that you showed how to repair something with veru hard to get parts to , iv subbed due to this bid, all the best paul

[@TheChube25]

Carburetor sounds like it to be adjusted. If you are seeing sparks or flames coming out of the muffler, it's running lean. Sounds like it's running rich. A correct adjustment will give you greater performance and efficiency. Great job going through the engine.

[@George-mn4wf]

Thank you. Enjoyable comments on futility of being organized all the time! The duck would like to meet my workspace menace, the goat! I appreciate this direct approach to getting the job done. I have the same product and will be attempting the same repairs. Good guidance here.

[@HugJackman-mw3nd]

Thanks, very good explanation, nice video

[@M70ACARRY]

You are feeding it to fast