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    May 5, 2008, 07:15 AM
    No fire or spark on 16 Hp briggs engine
    When checking the plug for fire there is none and engine will not start. Any suggestions on what part to check?

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    May 5, 2008, 10:32 AM
    Remove the blower housing, disconnect the small black wire from the coil, turn engine over and see if you have spark. This small black wire is the "kill" wire.
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    May 5, 2008, 06:42 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by graniteman
    when checking the plug for fire there is none and engine will not start. Any suggestions on what part to check?

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    Thanks mowerman,

    I did exactly that today and it still did not fire. Is the coil bad??
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