To start I have a 31p777-1076 briggs intek ohv. I am currently having an issue starting the unit. It started acting up about an hour into mowing, when the mower starting running rough and blew a single puff of black smoke, ran a little rougher and stalled. I pulled the plug and found it to be fouled, At this point I proceeded to do some maintenance as the mower was new to me (came with house). I changed the plug and the fuel filter, blew out all of the grass clippings from the fins(and replaced flywheel fan as I screwed up and mangled it reinstalling engine cover...rookie move on my part). I tried starting but it continued to run rough and stall. I then found the exhaust valve flapping in the breeze, and did the proper adjustment to .005. The battery is good and I have even tried jumping the starter but I only get 1-1-1/2 turns from flywheel and the starter bendix stays engaged to flywheel ring gear.:confused2::confused2::confused2:
Any Thoughts?
CF
Any Thoughts?
CF