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loadmaster9797
Aug 1, 2010, 06:51 AM
The oil in my Briggs engine (Intek 15.0) was just changed after the last use so I did not check it before starting it yesterday. I wish I had because it ran DRY! I topped it off but it will not start now - it turns over but never catches. Am I due for a new engine? Can this one be repaired? It has only about 400 hours on it and I changed the oil and filter every 40 hours or so. I can't really afford to buy another motor and really hope I can fix this. Thank you.

Stratmando
Aug 1, 2010, 07:40 AM
I would try starting fluid or a little gas in plug hole, A heaping teaspoon of Gas.