This is a snow blower, not a mower; however, a B&S 9hp motor is a B&S 9hp motor.
After running for approx six hours in heavy [15"-20"] snow, I parked in garage. Next morning, I wanted to clean out some areas, but the motor would not start. The Electric start did nothing, no clicks or sounds; and the manual start did not turn the engine over.
Manual talks about starter "freezing up" so have put in sun for a couple days, but the outside temp was not above freezing. Today, it starts with the manual, usually on first pull; however the Electric start still does absolutely nothing. Guess it could still have ice inside.
Thanks for the timely reply. It is 48 degrees here today [Colorado] and going to 58/60 tomorrow and Saturday. That should thaw it out, but your suggestions would probably "dry" it out as well.
Question, is there a way to prevent the moisture from getting in there in the first place/ Would spraying WD40 prior to each use keep the moisture from freezing? I should not have to use a heat lamp/hair dryer each time I want to start the thing...I guess this is some highly-paid engineer's better design idea!
WD40 might just do it... it should push the water out. Water displacement is what that stuff is suppose to do best, so spray it down before it gets a chance to freeze.... :smile:KennyV
