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blues_n_cues
Apr 19, 2011, 05:03 AM
I have a yard machine 42" cut w/ the Briggs & Stratton 16.5hp OHV engine that won't start.
I had the battery & starter tested & they work.
I changed the 30A clip fuse bt the solenoid.
I get a click when key starting.
I jumped across the solenoid & get a spark & click but doesn't start.
I jumped directly from that battery & also the car's battery to the starter & it still doesn't start(my car is not the best for jump starting-has a side post battery).
Any other things to try?

DG
Apr 19, 2011, 10:48 AM
Spin the motor backwards by hand , then see if it will crank.
Luck

blues_n_cues
Apr 19, 2011, 01:37 PM
It was the ground going to the solenoid - just a hair loose.

DG
Apr 19, 2011, 05:27 PM
Good job .