Most single cylinder failures on B&S twins are due to electrical failures. Check ignition diodes, coils, and key switch first.
4.5 mower will start and run for two seconds
Clean out the carburetor with gas, the reason it wont keep running is its not getting enough gas through the carburetor.
dirty fuel filter or water in the bowl of the carb
Briggs has a rudimentary wiring diagram for the operation of an electric start engine. see the link below.
I have a 14.5 Briggs and Stratton engine on a Ranch King riding mower that will not start. After spraying starter fluid into the head, and air cleaner it fires for a second, but will not run. It is getting gas.....coil??? or something else?
Because its a pos I have a brand new one that won't start.
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It is the whole assembly containing the pull start (if applicable) or the metal or plastic shroud surrounding the flywheel (it spins when you start the engine ).
Yes, a 5.5 Briggs & Stratton engine can be converted from a pull start to an electric start, but it generally requires specific components. You will need an electric starter motor, a compatible flywheel with a ring gear, a battery, and a wiring harness to connect everything. It's important to check the engine model for compatibility with the electric start kit and follow manufacturer instructions for installation.
Try 32 thousands, to start, depends on how much compression the engine has at this point.
bad gas, dirty carb needs new sparkplug. youtube has repair vids on how to do what. user (davidsfarm) has great tips
Might be in your ignition : lose wire, bad switch : when it won't start check for spark .