john frakes

[johnfrakes]

help I have a 5 hp briggs horizontal that while running keeps spitting pull rope back out

 

[Russ2251]

Engine model numbs would help. When was last time recoil had routine maintenance done?

 

[Boudreaux In Eunice La.]

Your clutch on the starter recoil is very dirty and the crank shaft probably needs a good sanding as well ...... Just take the top off......

Here's a buddy of mine doing it in a video ........... Enjoy Mon Ami ~!~!

https://youtu.be/lmODx4b8WQ0

 

[Boudreaux In Eunice La.]

Engine model numbs would help.

All those small engine clutches are the same....... Same problems happen to them all the time also LOL....Go figure that LOL...

Briggs kept it simple for us fix those type starters..........

Plus Tard Mon Ami ~!~!

 

[Russ2251]

All those small engine clutches are the same.......

You're probably right...My bad.
Please do not "sand " unless surface is scored...and then only use emery paper.
Here is the easiest/simplest solution: