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About Eric A. Jones
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Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.
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Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
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Expert: Eric A. Jones - 11/9/2009
Question
I have a 20+ year old rototiller with a 5 hp B&S engine. The engine will not start. I am getting only a faint current from the sparkplug wire. I have cleaned the magnet & all wires appear to be connected. What can I do to repair? Or what parts are likely in need of replacement?
Answer
If the first two digits of the code number are 80 or less then you have points in the engine. Most likely the points need to be replaced or at least cleaned. You need several special tools to access the points such as a starter clutch removal tool.
It is cheaper and eaiser to update the ignition system with a Nova II or similar electronic ignition system. Plus, the electronic ignition systems are completely maintenance free.
Let me know if this helps.
Eric
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