christopher425
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Hello All! I need some help here. I've got a 30" Snapper RER that has a B&S 287707-0225-01 (14.5hp) OHV engine on it. I bought it second-hand off FB and have been 'overhauling' it the past month or so. Yesterday, I just had gotten to the point where I could fire it up and get the carb adjusted, as it did not idle or respond to throttle controls well. During the last crank, the engine turned over and revved up very high and a metallic 'clank' or 'bang' noise occurred and the engine locked up. I can only turn the shaft a little by hand and it is blocked in both directions. I am needing to know you guys' thoughts on what this could have been and if my engine is beyond hope for being repaired. I'd really like to keep the engine, if at all possible. FYI, the engine and mower did run and operate fully when I purchased it. It just needed alot of TLC to run efficiently. Any and all help, suggestions, and comments are appreciated. Attached is a pic of the engine on the mower.