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  • Sep 12, 2007, 03:48 PM
    jabo3d
    Lawn mower will not start
    Briggs and stratton 17 hp runs fine, when I turn it off it will not crank again
    Until it cools off. Any suggestions ?
  • Sep 12, 2007, 05:57 PM
    MOWERMAN2468
    Say you kill it and then it will not start until it cools? How is your air filter and fuel filter?
    Or does it die, and then will not start until it cools off?
  • Sep 12, 2007, 09:26 PM
    toddol1971
    Starter solenoid could be getting hot & not working until cool
  • Sep 14, 2007, 06:16 PM
    MOWERMAN2468
    Any luck?
  • Sep 16, 2007, 07:09 AM
    jabo3d
    It doesn't die when running, I will mow part of the yard, turn it off to take a breah and it will not start until it cools. Motor spins when trying to start,also it seems to be getting fuel. Acts like it isn't getting spark.
  • Sep 16, 2007, 09:07 AM
    foureyes steve
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jabo3d
    Briggs and stratton 17 hp runs fine, when i turn it off it will not crank again
    until it cools off. Any suggestions ?

    KICK IT
  • Sep 16, 2007, 11:26 AM
    MOWERMAN2468
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jabo3d
    It doesn't die when running, I will mow part of the yard, turn it off to take a breah and it will not start until it cools. Motor spins when trying to start,also it seems to be getting fuel. Acts like it isn't getting spark.

    I would still suspect that when you turn off the engine and it sets for a break, the heat from the engine setting there is helping to break down the coil. Check and see if it is getting spark after you shut it off for a break.
  • Sep 18, 2007, 05:16 AM
    toddol1971
    Mine does this occasionally. I take some bug spray (repel with deet LOL) remove the filter cover & spray it in there while trying to start it. If it starts then your problem is vapor lock. I hate when mine does it, but this procedure works.

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