How to start a 14 HP OHV Briggs & Stratton lawn mower engine?
Q. Engine will turn over once and then stop. By bumping starter it will turn over again once and stop. Acts like too much compression. Have had this problem in the past and taken to the shop and had repaired several times. Am tired of the expense of repairs. Mower is old (2001)but runs good. Have asked the repair shop what causes this and was told carburation and valve timing. If so how do I adjust valve timing?
Asked by Jus{hug}Me - Sun Jun 15 20:25:31 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the overhead valve engine requires a valve adjustment occassionally, this is done by removing the valve cover, turning the engine to top dead center on the compression stroke and going past top dead center 1/4". then with a feeler guage you set the valve clearance to .004, you can purchase a repair manual from your nearest Briggs & Stratton dealer that instructs you step by step on how to do this, the manual is less than $20.00 and is a great investment for a doitselfer.
Answered by DTC - Sun Jun 15 23:21:06 2008
Q. Engine will turn over once and then stop. By bumping starter it will turn over again once and stop. Acts like too much compression. Have had this problem in the past and taken to the shop and had repaired several times. Am tired of the expense of repairs. Mower is old (2001)but runs good. Have asked the repair shop what causes this and was told carburation and valve timing. If so how do I adjust valve timing?
Asked by Jus{hug}Me - Sun Jun 15 20:25:31 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the overhead valve engine requires a valve adjustment occassionally, this is done by removing the valve cover, turning the engine to top dead center on the compression stroke and going past top dead center 1/4". then with a feeler guage you set the valve clearance to .004, you can purchase a repair manual from your nearest Briggs & Stratton dealer that instructs you step by step on how to do this, the manual is less than $20.00 and is a great investment for a doitselfer.
Answered by DTC - Sun Jun 15 23:21:06 2008
Briggs and Stratton Lawn mower engine help?
Q. When I pull the rope that turns the fly wheel, it sticks when trying to retract the rope. I have to retract and detract to get it free. Do i have to lubricate something on the fly wheel? The engine is a 3.5hp Briggs and Stratton Classic II engine.
Asked by Sabastien G - Tue May 6 03:10:04 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Lubrication will help but it sounds like the spring under the fly wheel has sliped out of place. Not to hard to fix if the cover has screws. If not you will have to take it to a repair shop. If it is a one piece cover over the entire motor it can be tricky to put back together.
Answered by reidricky - Tue May 6 03:20:35 2008
Q. When I pull the rope that turns the fly wheel, it sticks when trying to retract the rope. I have to retract and detract to get it free. Do i have to lubricate something on the fly wheel? The engine is a 3.5hp Briggs and Stratton Classic II engine.
Asked by Sabastien G - Tue May 6 03:10:04 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Lubrication will help but it sounds like the spring under the fly wheel has sliped out of place. Not to hard to fix if the cover has screws. If not you will have to take it to a repair shop. If it is a one piece cover over the entire motor it can be tricky to put back together.
Answered by reidricky - Tue May 6 03:20:35 2008
Can i use Ngk spark plug in honda and briggs&stratton lawn mower?
Q. the NGK spark plug for the Briggs&Stratton will be similar to Rj19lm will this cause any harm?
Asked by David Huynh - Fri Dec 21 20:04:13 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. take the spark plug to your nearest dealer and find out what spark plug options you have, but I think I have seen those in Briggs and Hondas alike. If there is a NGK replacement available, you certainly can use it without causing any harm.
Answered by lawman780 - Fri Dec 21 20:08:05 2007
Q. the NGK spark plug for the Briggs&Stratton will be similar to Rj19lm will this cause any harm?
Asked by David Huynh - Fri Dec 21 20:04:13 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. take the spark plug to your nearest dealer and find out what spark plug options you have, but I think I have seen those in Briggs and Hondas alike. If there is a NGK replacement available, you certainly can use it without causing any harm.
Answered by lawman780 - Fri Dec 21 20:08:05 2007
Cannot pull the starter cord on my Briggs & Stratton lawn mower?
Q. This is a classic sprint push mower, the cord is by the fly wheel and will not budge. Any ideas??? Thanks
Asked by nburn79 - Sat Apr 12 10:03:47 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. sorry, just get anew one. It's siezed up.
Answered by Realist - Wed Apr 16 09:52:41 2008
Q. This is a classic sprint push mower, the cord is by the fly wheel and will not budge. Any ideas??? Thanks
Asked by nburn79 - Sat Apr 12 10:03:47 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. sorry, just get anew one. It's siezed up.
Answered by Realist - Wed Apr 16 09:52:41 2008
what kind of gasoline for a Briggs & Stratton lawn mower?
Q. Model is unknown. Do I have to mix anything with the gasoline?
Asked by bert r - Sun May 13 00:00:03 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Briggs doesn't make any 2 stroke engines that I know of. So I am 99% sure that You have a four stroke engine which requires straight gasoline. If you happen to have a 2 stroke engine somewhere on the mower it will definitely say "Mix gasoline with Oil" usually either 30 parts gasoline to one part oil or 30:1, 40:1, or 50:1. Use 85-89 and you'll be fine. The mower will need an oil and filter change plus a blade sharpening at the end of the season. Actually it's best to drain the oil and gasoline at the end of the year, but in case you can't just add fuel stabilizer over the winter. Change the spark plug every other year. These are basic guidelines for most mowers.
Answered by emerson_blake - Sun May 13 00:18:02 2007
Q. Model is unknown. Do I have to mix anything with the gasoline?
Asked by bert r - Sun May 13 00:00:03 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Briggs doesn't make any 2 stroke engines that I know of. So I am 99% sure that You have a four stroke engine which requires straight gasoline. If you happen to have a 2 stroke engine somewhere on the mower it will definitely say "Mix gasoline with Oil" usually either 30 parts gasoline to one part oil or 30:1, 40:1, or 50:1. Use 85-89 and you'll be fine. The mower will need an oil and filter change plus a blade sharpening at the end of the season. Actually it's best to drain the oil and gasoline at the end of the year, but in case you can't just add fuel stabilizer over the winter. Change the spark plug every other year. These are basic guidelines for most mowers.
Answered by emerson_blake - Sun May 13 00:18:02 2007
Where can I purchase a new or used rear bag for my Briggs & Stratton Lawn Mower, Model 10M902, Type 0435, 22"?
Q. When I purchased the mower a few months ago, WalMart had 2 different ones. They had none in stock and only floor models. I purchased the one that had all of its literature, which in turn was teh exact mower, jut missing the bag. I can't seem to find one anywhere. I tried ebay, briggs and stratton website, and and general searched for it. Please help! Sorry, I was incorrect in the above message. It is a side, not rear discharge.
Asked by spdrmnky - Thu Jun 22 23:23:27 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go back to WalMart and demand a refund or the bagger, I took one back because of a missing part. Take your receipt with you. I got the refund and went elsewhere to purchase my mower.
Answered by barbara M - Thu Jun 22 23:45:07 2006
Q. When I purchased the mower a few months ago, WalMart had 2 different ones. They had none in stock and only floor models. I purchased the one that had all of its literature, which in turn was teh exact mower, jut missing the bag. I can't seem to find one anywhere. I tried ebay, briggs and stratton website, and and general searched for it. Please help! Sorry, I was incorrect in the above message. It is a side, not rear discharge.
Asked by spdrmnky - Thu Jun 22 23:23:27 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go back to WalMart and demand a refund or the bagger, I took one back because of a missing part. Take your receipt with you. I got the refund and went elsewhere to purchase my mower.
Answered by barbara M - Thu Jun 22 23:45:07 2006
Need help with a briggs and stratton lawn mower?
Q. ya umm my lawn mower's rpms start to go up and down after it warms up before its warmed up it runs fine. its a push mower by the way. ive messed with the spring on the governor blade and it helped a little but still does it should i take apart the carburetor?
Asked by runer4now,motocrossracerforlife! - Wed May 27 13:52:42 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. ya umm my lawn mower's rpms start to go up and down after it warms up before its warmed up it runs fine. its a push mower by the way. ive messed with the spring on the governor blade and it helped a little but still does it should i take apart the carburetor?
Asked by runer4now,motocrossracerforlife! - Wed May 27 13:52:42 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
how can i tell the year of my briggs&stratton lawn mower?
Q. how can i tell the year of my briggs&stratton lawn mower?
Asked by tip3719 - Tue Jul 25 09:43:21 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You need to list HERE - - the type serial number that is on the engine. OR go to briggs web site they can show you how
Answered by captbryguy - Tue Jul 25 10:07:03 2006
Q. how can i tell the year of my briggs&stratton lawn mower?
Asked by tip3719 - Tue Jul 25 09:43:21 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You need to list HERE - - the type serial number that is on the engine. OR go to briggs web site they can show you how
Answered by captbryguy - Tue Jul 25 10:07:03 2006
What is wrong with my Briggs & Stratton lawn mower engine. It starts then dies out, I have to prime it until ?
Q. it is warm then it runs fine. I have replaced the spark plug, the fuel line, and cleaned the carburetor..
Asked by Gisher - Thu Aug 21 23:49:04 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. By "cleaned the carburetor" you did clean all the passages including the metering jet.If you didn't try running some injector cleaner through it(B12,Seafoam, etc,) just add it to the gas and see if that helps(from any auto supply store.
Answered by paulofhouston - Fri Aug 22 02:41:49 2008
Q. it is warm then it runs fine. I have replaced the spark plug, the fuel line, and cleaned the carburetor..
Asked by Gisher - Thu Aug 21 23:49:04 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. By "cleaned the carburetor" you did clean all the passages including the metering jet.If you didn't try running some injector cleaner through it(B12,Seafoam, etc,) just add it to the gas and see if that helps(from any auto supply store.
Answered by paulofhouston - Fri Aug 22 02:41:49 2008
Is it possible to install a turbo charger on a briggs and stratton 10hp lawn mower engine?
Q. i have a 1976 wheel horse with a 10 hp briggs and stratton and i was wondering if i could get a turbo to bolt up to it and how hard it would be to plum the lines and get it set right.
Asked by 1950BUICKSPECIAL - Tue Mar 24 15:35:20 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm sure it's possible to build something to fit, but I don't think that the engine will put out enough exhaust pressure to turn the turbine fast enough to give you any benefit, also your engine is probably fairly high compression so you may overboost it, if it does work.
Answered by sixpak666666 - Tue Mar 24 15:44:15 2009
Q. i have a 1976 wheel horse with a 10 hp briggs and stratton and i was wondering if i could get a turbo to bolt up to it and how hard it would be to plum the lines and get it set right.
Asked by 1950BUICKSPECIAL - Tue Mar 24 15:35:20 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm sure it's possible to build something to fit, but I don't think that the engine will put out enough exhaust pressure to turn the turbine fast enough to give you any benefit, also your engine is probably fairly high compression so you may overboost it, if it does work.
Answered by sixpak666666 - Tue Mar 24 15:44:15 2009
have 14.5 hp briggs and stratton lawn mower that will not start?
Q. engine will not start it has afully charged battery but will not turn over
Asked by toby - Tue Feb 28 14:56:45 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check for spark. If spark is OK assume fuel delivery is the problem. If no spark, check safety switches, ignition module (or points if it has em), magneto, coil.
Answered by pirkubed - Tue Feb 28 15:06:15 2006
Q. engine will not start it has afully charged battery but will not turn over
Asked by toby - Tue Feb 28 14:56:45 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check for spark. If spark is OK assume fuel delivery is the problem. If no spark, check safety switches, ignition module (or points if it has em), magneto, coil.
Answered by pirkubed - Tue Feb 28 15:06:15 2006
briggs and stratton lawn mower?
Q. wont keep running unless you keep your finger on the primer pump
Asked by lashmove@sbcglobal.net - Wed Apr 19 21:03:47 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you have gelled fuel in your carb. this happens all the time when you leave gas in your mower all winter. take the bowl out of the carb and clean the bolt that holds it in place. it will have little holes in the bottom. make sure you change the oil and sharpen the blades too. also, make sure you drain all the gas when you put the mower away this fall.
Answered by cronos51101 - Wed Apr 19 21:09:33 2006
Q. wont keep running unless you keep your finger on the primer pump
Asked by lashmove@sbcglobal.net - Wed Apr 19 21:03:47 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you have gelled fuel in your carb. this happens all the time when you leave gas in your mower all winter. take the bowl out of the carb and clean the bolt that holds it in place. it will have little holes in the bottom. make sure you change the oil and sharpen the blades too. also, make sure you drain all the gas when you put the mower away this fall.
Answered by cronos51101 - Wed Apr 19 21:09:33 2006
Are all new Briggs & Stratton Lawn Mower motors worthless now?
Q. I bought a new Bolens riding lawn mower with a 15.5 hp Briggs & Stratton motor with a 2 year warrenty on it. Well just two weeks after my 2 year warrenty was up I started my mower and blew a 3 inch hole through the motor. I am an aircraft mechanic and tuned up and changed the oil in it every year. I heard that Briggs & Stratton are now made in China and from my experience I believe it now. I was lucky and found a 1992 Montgomery Ward Industrial,Commercial 7 speed 42 inch riding mower with a 12.5 hp Briggs & Stratton I/C Quite Industrial Commercial moter for $150. What I want to know is why is my current 17 year old lawn mower still going strong and new ones today only seem to last for two years. Like I said I am an aircraft mechanic..… [cont.]
Asked by Scott F - Thu Apr 23 00:55:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Find out where B$S head office is. Take photos of your damaged engine in detail.. Write a description and history to them and ask them if their current engines are doing this and why did this one malfunction when in a normal operation mode and did not run out of oil for some reason.. Perhaps an oil leak occurred and the engine unexpectedly ran out of oil.. You are an aircraft mechanic and can understand that something serious went wrong to inflict such damage.. Manufacturers usually appreciate feed back and you never know.. You might get a bonus.
Answered by houseofjoseph2000 - Thu Apr 23 01:12:01 2009
Q. I bought a new Bolens riding lawn mower with a 15.5 hp Briggs & Stratton motor with a 2 year warrenty on it. Well just two weeks after my 2 year warrenty was up I started my mower and blew a 3 inch hole through the motor. I am an aircraft mechanic and tuned up and changed the oil in it every year. I heard that Briggs & Stratton are now made in China and from my experience I believe it now. I was lucky and found a 1992 Montgomery Ward Industrial,Commercial 7 speed 42 inch riding mower with a 12.5 hp Briggs & Stratton I/C Quite Industrial Commercial moter for $150. What I want to know is why is my current 17 year old lawn mower still going strong and new ones today only seem to last for two years. Like I said I am an aircraft mechanic..… [cont.]
Asked by Scott F - Thu Apr 23 00:55:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Find out where B$S head office is. Take photos of your damaged engine in detail.. Write a description and history to them and ask them if their current engines are doing this and why did this one malfunction when in a normal operation mode and did not run out of oil for some reason.. Perhaps an oil leak occurred and the engine unexpectedly ran out of oil.. You are an aircraft mechanic and can understand that something serious went wrong to inflict such damage.. Manufacturers usually appreciate feed back and you never know.. You might get a bonus.
Answered by houseofjoseph2000 - Thu Apr 23 01:12:01 2009
Briggs Stratton lawn mower idling issues?
Q. I have a Briggs Stratton 4 HP 22 inch throttle free design lawn mower, model number 10A902, type 2180, code 02111552. It was running fine then all of a sudden while mowing my lawn it started idling up and down. I've had a few people look at it with no resolve and have no clue on what the problem could be. Anyone have any ideas on what could be wrong or similar experiences? The carburetor has been cleaned, have put in new gas, primed it while running, checked the filters and nothing has helped. Would appreciate any other ideas? And the spring on the throttle is still there. I don't know where to go from here???
Asked by jenick99 - Mon May 25 15:34:39 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check to see that the air filter is clean. Dirty filters wil cause inconsistent idling and even cause the mower to quit all together by impeding air flow.
Answered by kclifer - Mon May 25 16:00:34 2009
Q. I have a Briggs Stratton 4 HP 22 inch throttle free design lawn mower, model number 10A902, type 2180, code 02111552. It was running fine then all of a sudden while mowing my lawn it started idling up and down. I've had a few people look at it with no resolve and have no clue on what the problem could be. Anyone have any ideas on what could be wrong or similar experiences? The carburetor has been cleaned, have put in new gas, primed it while running, checked the filters and nothing has helped. Would appreciate any other ideas? And the spring on the throttle is still there. I don't know where to go from here???
Asked by jenick99 - Mon May 25 15:34:39 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check to see that the air filter is clean. Dirty filters wil cause inconsistent idling and even cause the mower to quit all together by impeding air flow.
Answered by kclifer - Mon May 25 16:00:34 2009
How do I adjust the RPM's on a Briggs & Stratton Lawn Mower Engine?
Q. I have a Craftsman Lawn Mower (Model 917.3788644) and it has a Briggs and Stratton motor in it. It still starts on the first pull but has seemed to "slow down". The lawn mower repair person told me that the RPM's needed to be adjusted. Does anyone out there know how this is done, and can I do it myself? Thanks in advance. To: A1cubcadetmechanic. I want to adjust RPM in general but when cutting so most likely at full throttle. It has a Turtle/Rabbit throttle on it. Cut at the Rabbit setting.
Asked by CK - Tue May 12 11:28:23 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I have a Craftsman Lawn Mower (Model 917.3788644) and it has a Briggs and Stratton motor in it. It still starts on the first pull but has seemed to "slow down". The lawn mower repair person told me that the RPM's needed to be adjusted. Does anyone out there know how this is done, and can I do it myself? Thanks in advance. To: A1cubcadetmechanic. I want to adjust RPM in general but when cutting so most likely at full throttle. It has a Turtle/Rabbit throttle on it. Cut at the Rabbit setting.
Asked by CK - Tue May 12 11:28:23 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
What type of oil does my Yard Machine 4.5 HP Briggs and Stratton lawn mower need?
Q. Model is 11A-084E729
Asked by Sky - Mon May 29 21:20:22 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. sae refers to the society of automotive engineers... not the oil. do not use a non detergent (ND-30) briggs does not recommend, nor sell non detergent. USE a HD-30, that's a high detergent straight 30 weight above 40 degrees F. Use a multi weight conventional like 5w-30 or 10w-30 below 40. OR just use a 5w-30 or 10w-30 synthetic all year round. Change it every 25 hours. This engine takes 20 ounces maximum. AS for using non detergent... this oil is very cheap (appealing to the cheapskates that don't care they are killing the engine) it basically lets the engine get sludged up. A high detergent oil (be it multiweight or straight) will keep the engine clean inside. These engines run very hot, far hotter then a liquid cooled engine. They… [cont.]
Answered by 572ci. - Mon May 29 22:22:57 2006
Q. Model is 11A-084E729
Asked by Sky - Mon May 29 21:20:22 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. sae refers to the society of automotive engineers... not the oil. do not use a non detergent (ND-30) briggs does not recommend, nor sell non detergent. USE a HD-30, that's a high detergent straight 30 weight above 40 degrees F. Use a multi weight conventional like 5w-30 or 10w-30 below 40. OR just use a 5w-30 or 10w-30 synthetic all year round. Change it every 25 hours. This engine takes 20 ounces maximum. AS for using non detergent... this oil is very cheap (appealing to the cheapskates that don't care they are killing the engine) it basically lets the engine get sludged up. A high detergent oil (be it multiweight or straight) will keep the engine clean inside. These engines run very hot, far hotter then a liquid cooled engine. They… [cont.]
Answered by 572ci. - Mon May 29 22:22:57 2006
How long will my lawn mower run on E85 until it dies?
Q. People told me that my lawnmower will get eaten alive by E85. I put E85 in my 15 year old Briggs and stratton lawn mower for 2 seasons and haven't seen any leaks. The lawnmower is running top knotch. Any opinions?
Asked by Call .357 - Wed May 16 13:48:52 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It should run just as long on E85 as any other fuel.
Answered by billy - Wed May 16 13:52:57 2007
Q. People told me that my lawnmower will get eaten alive by E85. I put E85 in my 15 year old Briggs and stratton lawn mower for 2 seasons and haven't seen any leaks. The lawnmower is running top knotch. Any opinions?
Asked by Call .357 - Wed May 16 13:48:52 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It should run just as long on E85 as any other fuel.
Answered by billy - Wed May 16 13:52:57 2007
I have briggs&stratton lawn mower engine no spark does engine have points?
Q. I have briggs&stratton lawn mower engine no spark does engine have points?
Asked by Robert C - Sun May 31 09:02:53 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi well sounds like u need to replace ur spark plug ,they don't have points OK U can check spark by connecting lead to plug ,unscrewwed of course earth it on mower body and see how strong spark is when cranking it if u get my drift ... That's what normally causes mower starting issues and I'm a girl LOL
Answered by Candice - Sun May 31 09:15:03 2009
Q. I have briggs&stratton lawn mower engine no spark does engine have points?
Asked by Robert C - Sun May 31 09:02:53 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi well sounds like u need to replace ur spark plug ,they don't have points OK U can check spark by connecting lead to plug ,unscrewwed of course earth it on mower body and see how strong spark is when cranking it if u get my drift ... That's what normally causes mower starting issues and I'm a girl LOL
Answered by Candice - Sun May 31 09:15:03 2009
installing a tachometer on a briggs and stratton engine lawn mower engine?
Q. installing a tachometer on a briggs and stratton engine lawn mower engine?
Asked by richard s - Fri Dec 11 11:14:57 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. installing a tachometer on a briggs and stratton engine lawn mower engine?
Asked by richard s - Fri Dec 11 11:14:57 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Craftsman Lawn Mower w/ Briggs and Stratton engine problems?
Q. I have a new Craftsman mower with a Briggs and Sratton engine that doesn't start immediatly after turning it off. I'll mow for about 15 minutes stop to move something out of my way and it takes about 15 minutes until the lawn mower starts up again. Can someone help me?
Asked by Marcus H - Mon Mar 31 18:25:31 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the vent hole on the gas cap is plugged. clear it and the problem should be gone.
Answered by Tom R - Mon Mar 31 18:38:01 2008
Q. I have a new Craftsman mower with a Briggs and Sratton engine that doesn't start immediatly after turning it off. I'll mow for about 15 minutes stop to move something out of my way and it takes about 15 minutes until the lawn mower starts up again. Can someone help me?
Asked by Marcus H - Mon Mar 31 18:25:31 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the vent hole on the gas cap is plugged. clear it and the problem should be gone.
Answered by Tom R - Mon Mar 31 18:38:01 2008
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