New Briggs and Stratton motor on old snapper...ISSUES. PLEASE HELP!


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Old 07-04-11, 01:11 PM
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New Briggs and Stratton motor on old snapper...ISSUES. PLEASE HELP!

Hello.

I recently threw a rod on my old Snapper. I replaced the motor with a new B&S PowerBuilt 17.5 HP engine. After installing, (and filling with oil) I tried to crank it up. In my haste I had forgotten to activate the pressure switch in the seat. It turned over 4 or 5 times, turned slowly, and then wouldn't turn at all. I found out that I had apparently ruined my ignition relay, because if I jumped out the terminals, the starter would attempt to start the engine. I have tried turning the crank manually by twisting the drive plate/shaft with no success. The manual is of no help. Somebody please help me!!

-Justin
 
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Old 07-04-11, 01:24 PM
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Check the battery condition. If you don't have 12.5 volts or so when trying to crank, it's time for a new battery.

You can try to jump start it off a car battery. Make sure the car is turned off and the cables are hooked up correctly.
 
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Old 07-04-11, 01:27 PM
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Sorry, I forgot to mention I bought a new battery with the motor. My charger says its fully charged. I got 12..75 vDC at the relay terminals.
 
 

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