Hello All,
New here. Trying to resolve an issue with a used Snapper that I just purchased. Machine was working fine and then all of a sudden the engine quit. Briefly: good spark, good fuel and flow to carb, clean air filter. Dont think I have an engine issue, rather some kind of interlock/switch issue associated with the mower that is causing the engine not to start. I can try to restart the machine and it will fire 2-3 times and then quit. Temp does not appear to be a suspect here.
I removed the small resin encapsulated PCB that is in a plastic shell under the seat and adjacent to the battery as possible suspect. Not sure what this component does but maybe it is the faulty link. Is there a way to test this component? Ideally, I would like to remove all the safety interlocks from the machine as I feel this will eliminate potential issues going forward. Not sure if anyone has done that but seems reasonable. I am grateful for any thoughts here. The machine is at my girlfriends house an hour away from me. I will try whatever may be suggested next time I go down. All wiring is intact. Machine is in very nice condition and was only lightly used. Machine uses a Briggs Intek 12.5HP motor should that be of consequence. Serial # of the machine is 2014432820. If I have left out any critical info, please just ask and I will add it as necessary. Is there anyway of telling the age of the machine by the serial or model? Thank you very much. Trying to be the hero instead of the zero!!
George
New here. Trying to resolve an issue with a used Snapper that I just purchased. Machine was working fine and then all of a sudden the engine quit. Briefly: good spark, good fuel and flow to carb, clean air filter. Dont think I have an engine issue, rather some kind of interlock/switch issue associated with the mower that is causing the engine not to start. I can try to restart the machine and it will fire 2-3 times and then quit. Temp does not appear to be a suspect here.
I removed the small resin encapsulated PCB that is in a plastic shell under the seat and adjacent to the battery as possible suspect. Not sure what this component does but maybe it is the faulty link. Is there a way to test this component? Ideally, I would like to remove all the safety interlocks from the machine as I feel this will eliminate potential issues going forward. Not sure if anyone has done that but seems reasonable. I am grateful for any thoughts here. The machine is at my girlfriends house an hour away from me. I will try whatever may be suggested next time I go down. All wiring is intact. Machine is in very nice condition and was only lightly used. Machine uses a Briggs Intek 12.5HP motor should that be of consequence. Serial # of the machine is 2014432820. If I have left out any critical info, please just ask and I will add it as necessary. Is there anyway of telling the age of the machine by the serial or model? Thank you very much. Trying to be the hero instead of the zero!!
George