Briggs and Stratton 190cc Will Not Start

rl0089

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I'm trying to get this motor started and am having a tough time. It pulls and spins freely, I replaced the spark plug with a new one, gas is fresh, oil is fresh and I removed the carburetor and blew it out with compressed air. Finally I did a compression test and it came back at about 50 psi. Any idea what could be preventing it from starting? I'd say its about 3-4 years old and had been working regularly up until a month ago when my Dad said it quit while he was using it. He couldn't get it started again after that and passed it over to me to see if I could get it running. Any advice is appreciated!
 

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How about the model number information off of the engine so we can see what you are trying to work on.
 

rl0089

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Yeah that would probably help, its 020420 I believe from looking up the specs online. I could not find the serial number anywhere on the motor but I'm probably not looking in the right spot.
 
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To me 50 psi is not good at all. Different gauges will give you different readings...........
 
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That is not a good engine number. Is it on a push mower ? What HP is it ?

Model type and code should be on the air shroud stamped in the metal......
 
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