Re: Anyone know Briggs and Stratton engines...?
In a message dated 2/1/03 6:07:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
cliffrwarren@hotmail.com writes:
> I thought this list might be able to help with this one...
>
> I have a tiller, a few years old, what happens is that when
> I pull the cord to start it, half the time it tries to start
> in reverse. Of course this yanks the cord away from me something
> fierce, it could break my hand if I'm not careful. My wife won't
> go near it. Eventually I can get it to start, but it's a real
> pain to deal with.
>
> Does anyone know what I can do about this?
>
> Yes, I am out tilling.......... ;-)
>
> Regards, Cliff
>
>
Dear Cliff:
I think I know the answer! First of all your engine timing is off (that is
the timing when the engine controls the spark).
Briggs and Stratton are really big for the Key Way on the fly wheel going
out! If the spark occurs before the engine gets to TDC (top dead center), it
will and may not only kick back, it may even run in reverse!
In most cases you need to pull of the flywheel that is located under the
recoil. You almost always need a puller to get the flywheel off. Once you get
it off replace the Keyway! It is made from aluminum and if even has a small
kick in it, it will throw your timing off just enough to hurt you bad (how
many have had the rope torn out of their hands and lost a finger nail of two
in the process)?
Make the timing right and it should never kick back.
Good Luck!
Bill
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