PTmowerMech
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Murray 46103X92A
Briggs 42A707-2653 E1 (Opposed twin)
I had to replace the coil on this one. Afterwards, I got spark and it started right up. I can't say if I checked the charging system or not. But finally got it ready to mow, and other than having to choke it off and on, it seem to run ok. I put the meter on the battery, while it was running, and the numbers were changing so fast, I couldn't get an accurate reading. None the less, I wanted to check out how the carb ran and the new spindles & blades performed, so like a dummy, I mowed with it for about 30 minutes.
After letting it sit for about 30 minutes, I tried to start it, and was getting no spark. So I parked it for the night.
This morning, I'm getting fire. But after mowing with it a little more, I put the meter on it, and once again, the numbers are moving so fast, I can't get an accurate reading.
One thing I did notice, that I'm also getting voltage on the negative side of the battery. It's jumping around like it is when I've just got the leads to the battery.
Oh, and yesterday I noticed some fresh oil on top of the starter and down the side of the engine.
Briggs 42A707-2653 E1 (Opposed twin)
I had to replace the coil on this one. Afterwards, I got spark and it started right up. I can't say if I checked the charging system or not. But finally got it ready to mow, and other than having to choke it off and on, it seem to run ok. I put the meter on the battery, while it was running, and the numbers were changing so fast, I couldn't get an accurate reading. None the less, I wanted to check out how the carb ran and the new spindles & blades performed, so like a dummy, I mowed with it for about 30 minutes.
After letting it sit for about 30 minutes, I tried to start it, and was getting no spark. So I parked it for the night.
This morning, I'm getting fire. But after mowing with it a little more, I put the meter on it, and once again, the numbers are moving so fast, I can't get an accurate reading.
One thing I did notice, that I'm also getting voltage on the negative side of the battery. It's jumping around like it is when I've just got the leads to the battery.
Oh, and yesterday I noticed some fresh oil on top of the starter and down the side of the engine.