Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): follow up, briggs and stratton, question pool

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Subject     craftsman t1000 riding mower w/17hp b&s
Question     my mower will barely turn over. it almost acts like a dead battery. the battery is good. when you turn the key it will turn one revolution and stop and start clicking or do nothing. if you raise the hood and manually spin the flywheel after the first revolution by hand it will sometimes kick again and start. some have said there is a compression release that might not be working properly, others have said it is a timing issue. the engine runs great when it starts. any advice will be appreciated.

Answer     Did the problem happen suddendly or has the mower sat a while?  Remove the spark plug and see if the engine turns over.  Also, watch the spark plug hole and see if any fluid squirts/sprays out while cranking the engine.

Did you have the battery load tested?
Let me know.
Eric



this has been going on for a year now. the mower has been started weekly in the warm season, i live in georgia, and once a month in the winters. it has been harder and harder to start. how do i test the battery load? i have purchased and returned several batteries, and the retailer always tests them and says they are good.

Answer
Hello Stephen:

>>Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool and I can Only Answer Questions from the Question Pool when I am Not Answering Questions here or at the Other Site I Answer Questions at.
>>Have you Set the Valve Clearance on this Engine? If Not, then Please do so as the Valve Clearance on the OHV Engines being Out of Adjustment will Cause this Problem.
>>If Setting the Valve Clearances Does Not Correct the Problem, then the Starter May be Dragging and Require Rebuilding or Replacing.
>>You can Locate the Valve Clearance Specs at this Site Addy; http://outdoorpowerinfo.com/engine_specs/  and Select Valve Clearances Under you Engines OEM (Briggs and Stratton). Then Set the Valve Clearances to the Specifications Listed on the Chart for your Engine.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John