So I started my John Deere Briggs & Stratton 16hp Rider Lawnmower and moved it out of the Garage. I turned it off, and the engine kept on humming an electronic sound. It won't stop, even after I removed the key. What's going on? I was going to disconnect the battery, but didn't want to shock myself since the engine is sounding electronic.
Lawn Mower Won't Stop Running
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jmurray01
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It sounds like your starter motor was spinning without engaging.
I hope it didn't do that for long, as it will burn out if it spins for too long.
As for the battery, you won't get a shock from the terminals/cables unless you put a metal object like a spanner from the positive to negative and touched it.
I hope it didn't do that for long, as it will burn out if it spins for too long.
As for the battery, you won't get a shock from the terminals/cables unless you put a metal object like a spanner from the positive to negative and touched it.
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Jmurray is right you won't get a shock off the battery, and also don't touch the two terminals with a spanner or you will get a lot of sparks. If the starter keeps running your starter solenoid must be bad or a wire problem.
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Choke it to turn it off & check the starter motor ASAP
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Single or twin cylinder Briggs & Stratton??