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Hi, My engine Briggs 295cc won't spark. What is the next step? Remove the flywheel and check the points? I have checked the spark plug on other engine and it works. All the electrical system seem to be behind the flywheel. Thanks
Unless the engine is 20 years old or older it doesn't have points. It's a coil problem. If it is older than 20 you can buy a coil that will bypass the points. If this problem is on a mower be sure to check that the safety cable is working properly before you buy a coil.
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Paul The Truthmeister Clouse
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I have worked as a lead tech in high volume OPE dealerships for 25 years. I am currently the service manger at a high volume John Deere dealership. I started at 20 at a Gravely Tractor dealership. I took a 5 year break from power equipment and worked at a large Honda motorcycle dealership. After brief stops at a Toro Golf and Turf distributor and a small "mom and pop" shop I landed at Reynolds Lawn and Leisure where I have worked for 15 years. I have taught "Small Engine Care and Repair" in the local school district's continuing education program for several years. I also appear as a guest speaker at many local vocational schools.
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This Old House, Kansas City Star, Outdoor Power Equipment Trade.
Education/Credentials
I have attended factory schools for the following product lines; John Deere, Kawasaki, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Scags, Encore, Gravely, Toro, MTD, Murray....You name it. If it cuts grass I've attended their school.
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Briggs and Stratton MST, Kohler expert dealer.
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Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, NFL Pro Bowl, University of Missouri, Shawnee Mission School District.
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