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    chc54 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 9, 2008, 03:21 PM
    20hp briggs will not turn-over
    I have a 2000 craftsman mower with 20hp briggs I/C platinum engine. The starter will engage but will not turn the engine over. I have tried to jump direct to the starter and it still won't turn-over. I have also removed the plugs in order to reduce the compression and the load on the engine, still no luck. The starter checks out OK.
    Model# 917.270940

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    May 10, 2008, 04:13 AM
    Try turning the engine over by hand with the plugs removed. If you can spin the flywheel, then you have a starter problem, if not you have an engine problem.
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    May 13, 2008, 05:52 PM
    Try to turn the engine counter clockwise and see if the starter stays engaged.
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