found this little gem yesterday
guy was just putting it to the curb as I drove by
stop asked him if he was pitching it and he said yes he was.
told me he'd found it out to the curb some years ago himself, and grabbed it. lol
He said he'd used it for a couple of years, and it ran good for him...
got another zero turn in with starting issues (intermittent)
first: I checked the relay (being last mower I did had same issue, and relay was the problem)
this one checked good.
second place: checked the starter solenoid (checked good)
third place: checked the ignition sw. (checked good)
ok...
2004
model 74325
serial: 240002487
starter solenoid new
seat kill sw. bi-passed
fuses good
starts sometimes , other times just hear the relay click in and carb solenoid click in.
(will start and run if jumped across starter solenoid poles).
going to look more into it today hopefully
just...
engine is L-head 4.5hp
ok what I've done so far:
checked spark, cleaned carb, flywheel key, all checked ok.
took compression check 60psi.
pulled head off rotated flywheel and noticed that at about 3/4 up on compression stroke the exhaust valve will open slightly then closes.
(this is new to...
had this trimmer laying around (overhead in garage) so long I forgot about it. (im thinking like 10+yrs)
pulled it down and started checking it out
tested for spark (good spark) did compression test (100psi) noticed fuel lines in gas tank had deteriorated
went to local parts store and purchased...
Im working on a 4h.p. briggs
model: 10A902
type: 2189 B2
problem: engine runs a few minutes than stalls
list of things I've done so far
1. switched out coil with coil I know is good
2. cleaned carb and installed new diaphragm kit
3. flushed out gas tank
4. cleaned air filter
5. checked...