Mower info: Craftsman, Briggs & Stratton I/C Platinum 19.5hp Turbo Cool
The other day my mower quit working. It was running just fine before i shut it off to refuel and when i went to start it it wouldnt. It was turning over but wouldnt turn on and i lifted the hood while it was turning over the starter wire was throwing sparks all over the place. It was very loose. I tried to tighten it and the whole stud was turning with the nut. When i turn the key now i just get a "kachunk" sound probably from the solenoid. I am getting 12.5 volts at the starter wire so I am assuming the starter is bad? I got an older identical starter from my neighbor and it wasnt any different. Any info or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Josh
The other day my mower quit working. It was running just fine before i shut it off to refuel and when i went to start it it wouldnt. It was turning over but wouldnt turn on and i lifted the hood while it was turning over the starter wire was throwing sparks all over the place. It was very loose. I tried to tighten it and the whole stud was turning with the nut. When i turn the key now i just get a "kachunk" sound probably from the solenoid. I am getting 12.5 volts at the starter wire so I am assuming the starter is bad? I got an older identical starter from my neighbor and it wasnt any different. Any info or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Josh