Briggs 24 HP V twin doesn’t start after using.

[semimechanicman]

I have a simplicity courier z turn with a 24 hp v twin briggs and it has a problem we’re it won’t start after using for about 40 min to an hour. I am thinking that it is the carb fuel solenoid going out or maybe the ignition coils but i don’t think both of the coils would go out at same time. idk really some help would be appreciated thanks

Also i would put the model number but it is raining outside currently

 

[slomo]

it won’t start after using for about 40 min to an hour.

Either ignition coil/s are getting hot and failing or you have trash in the fuel tank. Engine is starving for fuel, spark, air or compression.

carb fuel solenoid going out

Normally they either work or they don't. I snip the plunger off mine, never have a hard start condition again. Or you can get a threaded plug to replace the solenoid. I run an inline fuel shutoff valve. Cut the gas off a minute prior to finishing mowing. Easy as pie.

don’t think both of the coils would go out at same time.

Agree.

 

[bertsmobile1]

most common cause of these symptoms is floating debris in the fuel tank forming a plug in the fuel outlet while the mower is running then floating away when the engine is stopped .
Quick test is to spray a SMALL amount of carb cleaner or starting fluid down the carb throat the instant it stops
If it fires right up again that confirms a fuel starvation situtation .

Next most common is a bad magneto
Test for that is to check for spark the instant it stops
Either burn the fingers or use an inline red spark tester

LEt us know how you go