Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Briggs and stratton sprint, overhead valve engines, briggs and stratton

Question
Hi,
  I bought a mountfield pd46 mower off Ebay fitted with a b and s sprint engine. The machine runs fine but the only way I can stop the engine is by removing the plug lead. The OPC makes no difference.
           regards Mick

Answer
Hello Mick:

From your Description it Sounds like the Shut Off Wire has Broken from the Shut Off Switch or Broken from the Coil. Send me the Model and Type or Spec Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. The Model Numbers May be Stamped Into the Blower Housing (metal engine cover) Above the Spark Plug. Many horizontal shaft, overhead valve engines have these numbers stamped into the OHV rocker cover. However, on certain overhead valve powered generators, the equipment manufacturer installs a decorative chrome rocker cover OVER the Briggs cover. If your engine has a decorative cover, it may be necessary to remove it in order to locate the Model, Type, and Code. You can Also Use this Site Addy; http://www.briggsandstratton.com/maint_repair/BS_modeltypecode.pdf for Assistance in Locating the Model, Type and Code Numbers of the Engine. Thanks.

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John

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John