doodleysquat
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I have a Yard Man riding mower, model #13AC762F755. It's equipped with a Briggs & Stratton "PowerBuilt"13.5 hp engine. Not sure of the model number for the engine as I've been unable to locate it thus far.
The issue:
The other day when I tried to start the engine, the starter would turn the engine over but no ignition. I thought that was unusual because the engine usually starts upon the first or second attempt. After about three attempts the engine suddenly stopped turning when the starter was engaged. In other words, the starter tries to crank the engine (clicks) but the engine doesn't turn. My first thought was that it may be hydro-locked. So I removed the spark plug and tried again, but it made no difference. Even replaced the battery...but still no difference. I noticed that I'm am able to turn the engine by hand in reverse (counterclockwise). But when I turn it back in the forward clockwise direction it will suddenly stop at the same point as though something is blocking/preventing the crankshaft from turning any further. Thus far I've ruled out hydro-lock, the starter, or the battery as being the issue. At this point I'm a little stumped.
Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
The issue:
The other day when I tried to start the engine, the starter would turn the engine over but no ignition. I thought that was unusual because the engine usually starts upon the first or second attempt. After about three attempts the engine suddenly stopped turning when the starter was engaged. In other words, the starter tries to crank the engine (clicks) but the engine doesn't turn. My first thought was that it may be hydro-locked. So I removed the spark plug and tried again, but it made no difference. Even replaced the battery...but still no difference. I noticed that I'm am able to turn the engine by hand in reverse (counterclockwise). But when I turn it back in the forward clockwise direction it will suddenly stop at the same point as though something is blocking/preventing the crankshaft from turning any further. Thus far I've ruled out hydro-lock, the starter, or the battery as being the issue. At this point I'm a little stumped.
Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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