I assume you checked for spark by removing the spark plug wire and tested for spark against ground. Although you may have spark through the plug wire, the spark plug could be bad and the spark is not being conducted to ignite the gasoline - change the spark plug. Another reason would be a sheared keyway on the flywheel that would cause it to be out of time. Another possibility is a shorted kill switch wire. Hope this info helps.
It is the same as the Briggs & Stratton 492932 and the Fram PH8170.
FRAM's number is PH3614
they make electricity
B&S number 492932
ore83-013
It is a part of the camshaft.
You don't repair compression rings you replace them.
The exact location of the compression release mechanism in a 17hp Briggs and Stratton engine can vary depending on the specific model and design of the engine. Typically, the compression release mechanism is located near the camshaft or valve train assembly of the engine. It may involve additional components such as springs, levers, or pins that interact with the exhaust valve to temporarily release compression during the starting process.
Briggs and Stratton does not release specific compression values. Anything above 120 psi should be just fine, around 90-100 and you're most likely due for a rebuild. A better test is a leakdown test, with can help in determining where compression is being lost.
any where from 120 lbs to 180 lbs
It needs at least 70 psi to run.
Any thing above 130 lbs
90 to 120 minimum in 3 to 5 revolutions of the motor
No. It should be just past top.
Briggs doesn't publish engine compression specs, but 120 is good. 100 is okay. 80 is lousy.
Is the rumor true? Is Briggs Stratton going out of Business?? We were told not to by lawn mowers with the Briggs stratton motors.
briggs doesn't offer compression ratings for their engines. I will usually pull it 3 to 5 times and look for 90 to 120. anything less is a problem and if it doesn't hold compression there is a problem