AboutJohn C. Bridgers Sr. Expertise Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Experience
Past/Present clients I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
Question i have a power kraft 42 in cut riding lawnmower with a 18.5 hp briggs twin cyclinder motor mower starts fine then mow 1 yard and the shut it off then it wont start i have replaced both spark plugs and air filter. after it cools off it will start again
Answer Hello Michael:
1- Check for Fire at the Plugs when it Fails to Start. From your Description it Sounds like the Coil/Ignition Module/Igniter. When the Coil/Ignition Module/Igniter Heats Up, it Grounds Out and Stops Firing the Plugs. When the Engine Cools Enough the Coil/Ingition Module/Igniter will Lose Ground and Fire the Plugs Again. 2- Check the Gas Tank Cap and Ensure it is Venting the Tank Properly. 3- Check the Gas Filter. Send me the Model, Type and Code Numbers Off of the Engine, Please. With these Numbers I can View a Breakdown of the Engine and Better Assist you. Hope this Helps. Let me know what Happens, Please. I enjoy knowing the Outcome. Thanks.
