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    macdaddyabr Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 19, 2010, 02:47 PM
    Murray rider
    I have a 20 horse briggsanstratton rider... when I try to start it all it does is click at the solenoid... I just got a new one an its still doing the same thing... what would I check next
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    Mar 19, 2010, 04:13 PM

    If the soleniod is "clicking" that is a good sign it is working. The starter unit is what you need to look at. Also Im assuming the battery is fully charged. If not start there first.
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    Mar 19, 2010, 04:22 PM

    A new one what? Starter?

    Clicking is generally a sign that the battery's internal resistance has increased so it cannot provide the current to turn the starter.

    Either have the battery checked or jump it using a car battery. Car not running.
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