Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): go kart engine wont start, NO START

Question
i have a 5hp B&S  engine and it wont turn over, just last week i had it on but now
it seems like it just does not want to turn over. i sprayed quick start into the
carb and still no go. it sounds like it wants to start but it just does'nt i checked
for spark and that seems to be good. help me please!!!! lol

Answer
HI ISREAL,

QUICK START IS NOT SUCH A GREAT IDEA (MY OPINION).  PEOPLE USE IT BUT IT CAN DAMAGE RUBBER PARTS AND I WOULD BE CAREFUL ABOUT USING IT.

IF THERE'S A SPARK

1,  CHECK FLYWHEEL FOR DAMAGE OR SHEARED KEY.

2,  CHECK MAKE SURE THE GAP (SPARK) IS SET CORRECTLY. IF THERE IS A COIL SET GAP TO SPEC'S.

3,  SET POINT GAP, CHECK CONDENSER AND TIMING.

4,  TEST COIL FOR WEAK OR INTERMITTENT SPARK.

5.  CHECK ELECTRIC STARTER OR BATTERY.

THESE ARE THE CHECKS I WOULD START WITH.

HOPE THIS HELPS,

HOWARD B.