briggs and stratton 19.5 hp engine wont turn over.

[rolltide84]

tried jumping my craftsman mower with a 19.5 hp engine and fried the solenoid. replaced the solenoid and now when i try to start it, it will turn maybe half a turn, making a god awful noise and then stop. then if i turn the flywheel back to where it is free, turn the key and get the same result. any suggestions????:confused2:

 

[ced]

Your valve clearance is likely out of adjustment. There are several threads to adjust them on this site. It is an easy fix but I found mine needed tighter intake clearances than where called for.

 

[rolltide84]

thank you sir! i will try that! what causes that, by the way. I had been cranking it over quite a bit cuz it wasnt starting. after some maintenance, i ran into this problem and dont even know if its going to run....

 

[Rivets]

I suggest you check the bendix drive on the starter. Could have the teeth broken off.

 

[rolltide84]

Rivets, if that was the problem, what would the solution be? Buy an entire new starter or can you replace the bendix itself?

 

[rolltide84]

Thanks for all the suggestions too, fellas. I havent tried any of them out yet. i married into a big family and have to spend this weekend travelling. but i really appreciate the suggested remedies. i will let ya know how they go.

 

[Rivets]

You can just replace the bendix, much cheap than a new starter, even if you need a mechanic do it.