Stopped funny, won't start now...

[Marleywood]

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?

 

[ILENGINE]

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

 

[sgkent]

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

 

[Marleywood]

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

It's an XR Professional 306cc

 

[Marleywood]

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

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.

 

[Marleywood]

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...

 

[Tinkerer200]

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

Walt Conner