Hard starting may come from the recoil system instead of the carburetor or spark plug. If the rope pulls but the engine does not turn, the starter clutch may be worn, dirty, or jammed. The clutch turns the crankshaft during starting and lets go when the engine runs. First inspect the rope, rewind spring, pulley, flywheel screen, and clutc...Read moreh bearing. Confirm fit with the complete engine number. Remove the spark plug wire, wait for hot parts to cool, and keep dirt out of the bearing area. Test free movement before putting the shroud back on.
This magneto, also known as an ignition coil, is a genuine OEM replacement part for outdoor power equipment. It generates the spark needed to ignite the air-fuel mixture in the engine’s combustion chamber, ensuring smooth and reliable operation. Over time, the magneto may fail due to worn wiring, damage to the spark plug lead, or incorrec...Read moret gapping between the coil and flywheel. Symptoms of a faulty magneto include misfiring, hard starting, and poor performance. Installation involves removing the spark plug for safety, accessing the flywheel, and setting the correct gap with a feeler gauge before securing the new part.
This item is available as an individual replacement part but also includes the screws. The muffler deflector attaches to the lo-tone muffler and is made of metal. A nutdriver might be required during the replacement of this item. It may become broken and will need to be replaced. This is an authentic Briggs & Stratton and Toro replacement...Read more part that is sourced from the original manufacturer for use with engines, snowthrowers, tillers, lawn mowers, and lawn tractors.
This is a genuine OEM sourced part which is specially designed for use with Briggs and Stratton engines commonly installed on lawn and garden equipment. It is a standard hardware which may have multiple applications, please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this hardwa...Read morere. Keep in mind this high-quality item is made of durable metal and is sold individually.
This is a genuine replacement part manufactured for use with small engines. The muffler assembly is complete including the adapters, the gasket, and mounting hardware. The exhaust muffler is sold individually.
This silver metal lock washer helps prevent the nut on the drive belt pulley shaft from backing off during operation, it has a 5/16-inch inner diameter and a 1/2-inch outer diameter. one washer is included, replace it if fatigue or damage allows the connected shafts to spin freely, verify fit using the equipment model or owner manual
The air valve attaches to the wheel and is made of a durable material. This is a genuine MTD, Ryobi, Yard Machines, Bolens, Troy-Bilt, and Yard Man part sourced directly from the manufacturer for use in chippers, shredders, cultivators, edgers, lawn tractors, snowblowers, and trimmers. Keep in mind that this part is sold individually. Whe...Read moren replacing this item a set of pliers might be required during the installation process. It might wear out over time and will need replacing.
This authentic component is specially designed for MTD riding lawn mowers and garden tractors. It is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer. The ball joint is an important part of the steering mechanism. Over time it may wear out or get damaged eventually requiring a replacement to keep your unit functioning properly. ...Read morePlease make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct application of this part. Keep in mind this high-quality ball joint is made of durable metal with a rubber component and is sold as an individual item. You need a screwdriver and a wrench set to take apart the housing and perform this repair.
This is an authentic replacement item that is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer for use with Briggs and Stratton engines commonly installed on lawn and garden equipment. It is the special mechanism which allows a user to pull-start the engine, over time components may wear out and begin to fail eventually requirin...Read moreg a replacement. It is a high-quality assembly which includes a durable plastic housing, the starter spring, the pulley, the starter rope with the grip and the hardware to secure the housing.
This pair of keys is supplied by the equipment manufacturer for use in lawn and outdoor power equipment. The key is made of metal and designed to prevent unauthorized use or accidental starting of the equipment. It is fitted into the ignition switch, found near the operator seat or control panel. If the key is lost, damaged, corroded or w...Read moreorn down, you will not be able to engage and start the engine. These keys come in a set of two.
This is an authentic replacement part manufactured for use with Briggs & Stratton small engines. The special retainer is commonly used as spacing between the head of the valve and the valve spring. The retainer is available as an individual replacement part, please see model diagram for associative parts.
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5 HP Briggs and Stratton chipper shredder - no spark
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Thomas from ALFRED, ME
Difficult
30 - 60 mins
Nutdriver, Pliers
Removed old sparkless magneto, replaced with new part PS9278124 Magneto, and still no spark. The only conclusion that I can draw, is this magneto is defective,