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I have a Scott mower with a Briggs and Stratton Intek OHV 6.5 HP engine. It starts fine. However, after emptying the bag, I can't start it. Usually, I have to wait for some time, not sure how long but I typically wait for an hour. Then, I can start it again. What is the cause of the problem...

Thanks for the replies. Anyone knows how much torque to apply to the screws?

I have a Scott push mower which has a Briggs & Stratton 6.5 HP engine, model # 121602-0121-E1. Oil is leaking out of OHV to the deck. I took the OHV apart and found about 1/8 to 1/4 oz of oil in it. Is the amount of oil normal? If it's normal, then, I guess it's the head gasket that's leaking...

Thanks a lot for the replies. I had to search the net to see what hydrolocked was. Now that you mentioned it, there is one thing that might be related. There is a thin layer of oil on the deck of the mower. If my memory serves me correctly, it wasn't there before. This seems to be a new...

I have a Scott mower with a Briggs and Stratton Intek OHV 6.5 HP engine. One day, when I tried to start the engine, I found the pull string stuck. It showed no sign of problems during the last mowing. I turned the mower side way, disconnected the wire to the spark plug, and turned the blade by...