Search results

I said if your mechanically adept, and also said to adjust the valve rockers when done. But for someone that has mechanical ability it is a fairly simple repair. And there is a lot of info and videos online that can help you through it as well.

I had a similar issue with mine. I just bought a brand new carburetor for it on Ebay. It was only like $28, never ran better. You said you put new non-ethanol fuel in it, did it have regular fuel in it before? I knew mine was the carb because I could prime it and it would run. if it won't run...

The compression release on your camshaft is broken so it won't release the compression, not allowing it to spin past the compression stroke. It's an easy fix if your mechanically adept. Remove the motor, drain the oil, flip it over and remove the bottom, change the camshaft and lower seal (on...

Broken camshaft most likely. A very common issue with the B&S engines. Little nub that cracks open the intake valve breaks off and the starter can't pull the motor past the compression stroke. Easy fix if your mechanically inclined. A lot of people buy batteries, cables, solenoids and etc., but...

If it's a Briggs and Stratton the camshaft most likely broke. I have a 21hp and a 17hp the same thing happened to, it's a common issue with them. There's a nub on the cam that opens the intake valve a little to relieve the compression so the starter can spin the motor. Once it starts the...

Thank you, this makes sense. I figured it was something to do with compression relief because once it starts it runs like new, just can't get the starter past that compression stroke. Thank you so much!

The tractor is a 2012 Craftsman 42" 21 HP and has been very well maintained since I bought it new. It looks and runs almost new still. Last spring I was mowing. I shut it off for a minute. I kind of double started it when I resumed, meaning turned the key, accidently let go and then turned the...