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DeathbyDixon

Hello,
I have a 14.5 HP Briggs&Stratton I/C lawn mower engine. It has always ran great. Here's the problem. It won't start as I can't seem to get it to "spin" long enough to "catch". It acts like there is not enough power to the starter. Also, when I use the ignition switch, it just clicks at the solenoid. So I have replaced the solenoid with one I believe is good. Not brand new though. I also changed the starter to one that i believe is good and it won't spin the motor enough. When I jump the solenoid...old or new one...the starter kicks in and spins it fairly strongly and then stops. This happens with both old and new starter. It just won't spin the engine long enough to have the engine catch. I then took the spark plug out and tried it. It spins like a tornado then. It's like the starter cannot overcome the compression in the mower. I even jumped the battery with my truck's battery. I also directly put the positive jumper cable right to the starter. Same deal on both starters. I'm kind of confused and annoyed to say the least. What do you guys think? Next thing to try?
Thank you!!!!
Regards,
Ben


#2

Kodie's Lawn Service

Kodie's Lawn Service

DeathbyDixon said:
Hello,
I have a 14.5 HP Briggs&Stratton I/C lawn mower engine. It has always ran great. Here's the problem. It won't start as I can't seem to get it to "spin" long enough to "catch". It acts like there is not enough power to the starter. Also, when I use the ignition switch, it just clicks at the solenoid. So I have replaced the solenoid with one I believe is good. Not brand new though. I also changed the starter to one that i believe is good and it won't spin the motor enough. When I jump the solenoid...old or new one...the starter kicks in and spins it fairly strongly and then stops. This happens with both old and new starter. It just won't spin the engine long enough to have the engine catch. I then took the spark plug out and tried it. It spins like a tornado then. It's like the starter cannot overcome the compression in the mower. I even jumped the battery with my truck's battery. I also directly put the positive jumper cable right to the starter. Same deal on both starters. I'm kind of confused and annoyed to say the least. What do you guys think? Next thing to try?
Thank you!!!!
Regards,
Ben
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Kinda sounds like the values need adjusted :eek:


#3

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DeathbyDixon

Hmmm, did not think of that. I will give it a look.
Thanks.


#4

Kodie's Lawn Service

Kodie's Lawn Service

ok let me know :thumbsup:


#5

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JimPap

Sounds like the same problem I had with my John Deere riding mower.

Valves needed adjusting.


#6

Fish

Fish

Heck no!!!!

It sounds like the valves need adjusting!!!!!!!


#7

exotion

exotion

Hey I think the valves need adjusting :)


#8

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DeathbyDixon

Hey, you know what? The valves needed adjusting. I have no feeler gauge that will work on that, but used a piece of copy paper the is supposedly about .004" thick. It starts right up now, but has a bit of a flame out the exhaust. Gonna buy a feeler gauge and get it adjusted properly. Thanks for the advice!! And just to elaborate...the valves needed adjusting!! Lol.
Regards,
Ben


#9

Kodie's Lawn Service

Kodie's Lawn Service

DeathbyDixon said:
Hey, you know what? The valves needed adjusting. I have no feeler gauge that will work on that, but used a piece of copy paper the is supposedly about .004" thick. It starts right up now, but has a bit of a flame out the exhaust. Gonna buy a feeler gauge and get it adjusted properly. Thanks for the advice!! And just to elaborate...the valves needed adjusting!! Lol.
Regards,
Ben
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Good to hear :thumbsup:


#10

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DeathbyDixon

Thank you again. Mowed half the day with it. It cruised right along!! Thank goodness.
Regards,
Ben


#11

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DeathbyDixon

Hey lyson587,

Is that Vulcan or some sort of a CIA code? I'm kinda lost on the whole thing. The pic of the chick sure is hot though! VERY NICE!!:licking: Anyway...have a great day!!

Regards,

Ben


#12

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sgmgarden

Good to hear its back to normal and working smoothly. It's great how there is always someone on here who can help :smile:


#13

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DeathbyDixon

Man, ain't that the truth! I wonder if the people who help really know how much it means to the people who need the help? It has saved me so much money and hassle over the years. I go to all sorts of forums for help. Auto, motorcycle, washing machine, etc. What a Godsend. THANK YOU TO ALL!!
Sincerely,
Ben


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