How to mend ... Hp Stratton Start

engine accelerates then idles down continuously?

I have a Craftsman LT1000 w/ briggs & stratton 16.5 hp and the engine will crank and start but once running it... [Read more]

my mtd lawnflite 547 wont start (12 hp briggs & stratton )?

starter has been checked and ok battery new 2 weeks ago slight noise when you turn the key

My mower has rust in the engine, can it be fixed or must I buy a new one?

My push mower has this shiny copperish colored stuff inside the gas tank. I'm pretty sure it's rust and that i... [Read more]

Why won't my rototiller start and run?

My rototiller won't start and run. If I spray cold start it will turn over but it won't run. I have changed th... [Read more]

I need a wiring diagram for Briggs & Stratton OHV I/C 14.5 HP 42" mower?

I need a wiring diagram for a Briggs & Stratton OHV I/C 14.5 HP 42" 7 speed. Model: 287707, Type:1224-E1, Code... [Read more]

12v starter briggs and stratton 17.hp?

When I turn the key the starter gear spins but it doesn't lift and engage to start the mower any suggestions..... [Read more]

engine backfires?

engine backfires and now does not start' sezars craftsman 17.5 hp riding mower. Briggs and Stratto... [Read more]

How can i fix pull cord assembly on my Briggs-Stratton 5 hp rototiller engi?

I have an old craftsmen rear tine tiller sold by Sears,model # 917.299253,i tried to replace pull start cord a... [Read more]

lawn mower will not start?

I can not get my craftsman mower to start. It only backfires while attempting to start it. It has a 4.75 HP Br... [Read more]

Where is the spark plug?

I inherited an older Montgomery ward lawn tractor am attempted to start it, new battery in place but believe i... [Read more]

Motor Stops in process of trying to start engine?

2001 Model - Troybilt Lawn Tractor - 17.5 HP Briggs & Stratton I/C OHV , Single Cylinder Engine When I try ... [Read more]

How do I start my 14.5 hp Craftsman?

Tried to start my Craftsman Tractor 14.5hp (Briggs and Stratton) model 917.271530. No joy. Twas ok last summer... [Read more]

How can I tell if I need a new starter?

The engine (12.5 HP Briggs/stratton) won't start. I hear a loud noise from the starter (or that general area) ... [Read more]

14.5 hp briggs/stratton Industrial/Commercial won't start?

I replaced the solenoid, battery, starter all new. When I turn the key on the starter gear moves but once it l... [Read more]

Lawn mower floods?

I have a Craftman Model 917.255582 12.5 HP Briggs And Stratton model 286707 Type 044101 Code 9210014D When ... [Read more]

Riding Lawn mower nightmare. Please help?

I will provide as much detail as possible. Everything was fine until I did my annual oil change on my 14.5 hp ... [Read more]

pull start?

when I pull the cord there is no resistance and the engine is not kicking in...what should I do? It has a ful... [Read more]

spark plug gap for 21 hp Briggs & Stratton Engine?

Craftsman Elec Start 42" Mower, 6 speed transaxle, replacing plugs does not give what to set the gap at.

How do I get my lawn tractor to start?

I have a Murray Lawn tractor (Model# 46377x7A) with a 19.0 HP briggs & Stratton, 4-cycle engine (model# 42A797... [Read more]

How can I fix my craftsman 14.5 HP lawn tractor model 917.270513?

When attempting to start the engine the carburator begins to flood and gasoline pours out of the top of the c... [Read more]