on that model, i believe the ground cable is bolted to the frame behind the engine and is a poor ground. i have moved the ground to the engine block and seems to work. also on a briggs over head valve engine, the valves get out of adjustment and dont allow the compression release to work, starter clicks but cannot turn motor past compression. might have to set valve clearance.
hamms77
February 2009
Agreed - or possibly a bad solenoid.
phil_saunders@bigfoot.com
Phil Saunders
January 2009
Check the cables. Likely to be a bad motor to battery connection, or bad ground cable.