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    Apr 16, 2011, 09:46 AM
    17 hp briggs and stratton
    My 17 hp briggs and stratton will not start. I have taken off the starter and had it checked. It also has a brand new battery on it. It started now wanting to roll over last year and now if it does it is very weak if anything. Any help?
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    Apr 16, 2011, 10:49 AM

    When it hits the compression stroke does it stop ?
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    Apr 16, 2011, 12:05 PM
    It never hits the compression stroke, when I turn the key it may start to turn just briefly and the not again.
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    Apr 16, 2011, 12:05 PM
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    It never hits the compression stroke, when I turn the key it may start to turn just briefly and the not again
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    Apr 16, 2011, 03:46 PM

    Pull the spark plug out and see if it turns easy , if so you might want to look at the valves for proper clearance, if not have your starter checked.
    Luck
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    Apr 18, 2011, 10:47 AM
    Thanks form the help dg, it starts now.
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    Apr 18, 2011, 10:53 AM
    Briggs and stratton
    All of the gas is collecting in the carburator, I took the carburator apart and cleaned in with carb and choke cleaner. What else can I try to prevent the motor from flooding and rubnning properly?
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    Apr 18, 2011, 11:28 AM

    Find out WHY its flooding and check the float level and check the needle valve and seat. It WILL run poorly if it leaks.
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    Apr 18, 2011, 05:48 PM

    What type carb is it gravity fed or fuel pump,what type unit is it on?
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    Apr 18, 2011, 05:57 PM

    Your welcome
    What did you do to make it start ?
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    Apr 19, 2011, 12:40 PM
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    It is gravity fed with an electronic float.
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    Apr 19, 2011, 12:42 PM
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    Sprayed wd 40 around the wheel that connects to the starter teeth and replaced the cyliniod.
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    Apr 19, 2011, 05:28 PM

    Good job .
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