Engine Engine won`t start after Winter break

[cairnx]

Hi all,

I have a "Rally" branded Ride on mower powered by a 12.5 HP OHV Briggs and Stratton engine.

The mower is approx 9 years old and hasn`t missed a beat - until now!.

In short, after a winter break, I can not start the engine. There is a rapid "machine gun" clicking when I turn the key , but nothing else. There is also a feint smell of Sulphur in the air.

I am no expert , but have put in a new spark plug and recharged the battery, but to no avail. If anyone could help point me in the right direction I would be very grateful.

Thanks in advance

- edit- - just realised there is a dedicated Briggs and Stratton forum, so have reposted there.

Steve

 

[Jerry P]

You have misstated your problem. It is that your engine won't turn over not that it won't start. Won't start means that the starter is turning the engine over but it is failing to start and run. You have an electrical problem in your starting system. Solenoids click as yours does when there is not enough electrical current to hold the solenoid switch in the on position. It just clicks. Charge the battery and test it. If it is ok. clean all the battery connections including to the solenoid and to the starter.