ok need some general help .......

[teachme]

after searching down the issue (Battery appearing to be dead) here thinking it was a diode or the charging system but now i noticed something new when i attempt to start the mower the power wire from the battery to the solenoid the red wire gets very hot to the point that the coating on the wire seems to soften up so i am thinking maybe the starter is pulling to much power. even when the battery is full charged you have to hold the key for a second before it turns over like 1-2 seconds then it spins once it starts spinning it spins smoothly till it starts. so should i get the starter checked out and if so where would i do that local lawn mower shop i would guess. the battery has to be fully charged to spin it over if i charge it to 50% it will like half spin then half spin again .

 

[teachme]

ok i was reading that maybe the valves need to be adjusted this video is like what mine is doing.

Starting Problems 14.5hp OHV Briggs & Stratton - Help! - YouTube

dude said he fixed it by adjusting the valves

 

[okiepc]

Give it a try, can't hurt :thumbsup:

 

[teachme]

Give it a try, can't hurt :thumbsup:

some videos say intake at 4 and exhaust at 5 where can i get the specs for my engine ?

 

[KennyV]

Yes it will likely be the valves... the wiring will get toasty if the starter can Not turn the engine.
These 2 video clips from youtube covering just that problem, second one is the adjustment...
( HOW TO ADJUST VALVES) FIX HARD TO START Lawn Tractor with OHV Briggs Engine- MUST SEE- Part 1/2 - YouTube
( HOW TO ADJUST VALVES) FIX HARD TO START Lawn Tractor with OHV Briggs Engine- MUST SEE- Part 2/2 - YouTube
:smile:KennyV

 

[teachme]

ok cool last video said .004 so ill set them there and let yall know how it goes.

 

[teachme]

Ok valves adjusted and she starts up like a champ no more 2 or 3 second delays motor is spinning the second you turn the key. but hit a snag while taking off the valve cover gasket 3 bolts came off like they had butter on them the 4th one was so tight i sprayed it with pb break and let it set then tryed again it was turning but slowly then it broke off . :frown: see pic below now i put it all back together after adjusting the valves and ran it for a few minutes with the others snug and it didnt leak any oil but i dont like it at all so what is the best way to fix this as in get the old bolt out and put a new one in its place ? thanks so much for the help i have already recieved.

 

[teachme]

ok SO she is starting up and running great now valves must be right or darn close. Anyone have the specs on those 10mm bolts ? ill be going by advance auto in the am to get my easy out and remove the broke bolt i wanted to pick up another one while i was there to replace the broke one so does anyone know like 10 x 1.5 or anything that would would help me get the right size. I guess i could just take one of the others with me but ive always had more luck with specs when buying at advance. thanks in advance.

 

[KennyV]

"easy Out" is the Wrong Name for those tools...
Good Luck.. BUT if it is Not Leaking, I would leave it alone... put some PB blaster in it occationally..
Get yourself a Left Hand Twist drill bit... use that to drill the pilot hole in the broken bolt, Many times a Left hand drill will work better than an 'easy out'... :smile:KennyV

 

[teachme]

i was thinking of drilling all the way through it with a 1/4 inch bit and putting a bolt and nut on it since it seems to be open on the end and there is room to do it. As hard as it was to turn before it broke i was worried about the chance of getting it out. What you think about drilling straight through and using a smaller bolt/nut with a washer.