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3 1/2hp Briggs Quits

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DY

10-21-2000 07:30:52




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My trimming mower has an old 3 1/2 hp B&S engine that runs pretty good for about 15 minutes but then it quits and won't start again until it cools down. What's wrong and how do I fix it? Thanks, DY




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Ed

10-25-2000 18:46:57




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 Re: 3 1/2hp Briggs Quits in reply to DY, 10-21-2000 07:30:52  
Gas cap is a good idea - check the simple things first! Try a new spark plug, doubt that's it though. Check for spark as already suggested. You may have a bad condensor, possibly a bad coil but that's rare. Ed.



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Been there, done that

10-23-2000 10:58:12




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 Re: 3 1/2hp Briggs Quits in reply to DY, 10-21-2000 07:30:52  
Gas cap is not venting and causing a vacuum. When motor cools down, pressure is released and gas will flow again. Put cap on loose or punch a vent hole in it and it will continue running.



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dutch

10-22-2000 21:21:32




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 Re: 3 1/2hp Briggs Quits in reply to DY, 10-21-2000 07:30:52  
If you don't have spark when it quits, check your points, condenser, and coil. If you do have spark, pull the head, clean carbon, and check your valves. It sounds like a valve may be hanging open when hot.



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