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Expert: John C. Bridgers Sr. - 4/29/2007


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My mower will start, but if I shut it off, I have to wait an hour or two before it will restart.  Sometimes it turns over a bit, but putters out.  I replaced the battery and checked the carburator, spark plugs.  

Answer
Hello Kandi:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool. It Could be Several Things. 1- Check the Spark Plug for Fire when this Happens. The Coil/Ignition Module May be Going Bad. 2- The Valves May Require Adjusting. When the Engine Heats Up the Valve Clearance Gets Closer from the Metal Expanding. While the Engine is Running the Closer Clearance Doesn't Hamper the Engines Performance. But Once the Engine is Stopped, the Closer Clearance Allows the Compression Release to Stay Open to Long and Decreases the Compression. Send me the Model Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let Me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

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John

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John C. Bridgers Sr.

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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 Small Engines (Air and Water Cooled) and their Associated Equipment as well as 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.

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I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.

Education/Credentials
Technical College for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. This was a Full Course on Complete Dis-assembly and Repair of ALL Components pertaining to Engines, Transmissions, Rear Ends, Electrical. I Found the Small Engines to be Interesting because they are Small and Simple.

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.

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