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B&S on my log splitter sounded "funny" when I shut it off yesterday, today it's hard to pull & won't keep running when it briefly sputters.... Thoughts?

Which Briggs do you have so we can see what you are working on. model type and code from the engine will help greatly.

what ILEngine said, also pull the spark plug and see if it will pull.

ILENGINE said:

Which Briggs do you have so we can see what you are working on. model type and code from the engine will help greatly.

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It's an XR Professional 306cc

sgkent said:

what ILEngine said, also pull the spark plug and see if it will pull.

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It still pulls as it is, but it's "tight", you can pull it a bit a get it around to where it will pull once with less resistance...

Perhaps I should also mention the engine is only a year or so old.

Problem Solved - As I mentioned, this engine powers a 35 ton hydraulic log splitter. "Someone" left the piston control handle in the open position on the splitter, hence the resistance. I know this can be an issue and am embarrassed to report that that was the problem, but hopefully this could help fellow dumb-asses in the future...

Glad you got it fixed and no cost! Next time, please supply engine model number, info furnished isn't helpful identifying engine.

Walt Conner