Hi everyone fmier here.

I have a Craftsman DYT 4000 with a Briggs & Stratton motor 18.5HP OHV intek plus.
I was cutting the grass on a very hot day when the motor stopped, it apears to be stuck I can turn it by hand but it will only move about 1/2" in both direccion, any ideas where I can start. Oil was a little low.

Sorry to say, but sounds like a broken rod. Can you here a cluck, solid metal to metal when you turn it either direction.

Yes it makes that sound, I was afraid of that. can it be replaced?

Originally Posted by fmier

Yes it makes that sound, I was afraid of that. can it be replaced?

All depends on how much damage is done. You or someone will have take the engine apart to know what damage there is???

Yes, but you would have to tear it down to see if it is worth it. Problem is, depending on how it looks on the inside, cost will vary from $250-750 and that also depends on who's doing the work. Give us the numbers off the off the engine to see how old it is.

Thank you, never work on small engines it looks like a good challange.

Keep us posted, we'll help you decide what to look for and what to do.

model 31P777
type 0348E1

Need the code number to determine age. Logging off will post tomorrow.