Pull cord locked on a Briggs and Stratton Snow Thrower and have tried the spark plug thing and still is stuck what else could it be ? it is only less then a year old

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Dear gcombs,
One small problem, which might sound silly, is to check that the tap of the fuel is open. There are other reasons why fuel does not come. I think that fuel is not coming, or on the contrary, it could be that too much fuel is entering the engine. So you must check for a choke correction(if it has one). I am blaming the fuel system, because you said that the spark plug, sparks really well. A wrong grade or type of fuel could also be the cause. Also I suggest as you are trying to start the engine and adjusting and checking the fuel system...this must be done with no load at all. So remove the gun(or open it without nozzle...but better to remove the gun, so you have both hands on machine)....and you can supply water if you want. But work and test with NO LOAD!!
fulltech.

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Does it have spark ??? I would check that first, and IF it does maybe add a tablespoon of gas down the sparkplug hole then try it..

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Concerning your starter/pull cord problem, what has probably happened is that due to sitting idle for an extended period, the pinion gear had stuck in the down position on the clutch drive.

When you engaged it with power it spun as it was supposed to do but did not immediately spin up into the ring gear.

After you released the starter button and it began to slow down the gear spun up into the flywheel and jammed because it didn't have enough power to turn the engine.

A usually simple fix for this is to turn the engine backward by hand just enough to relieve the tension and the return spring will push the gear back down.

At this point, you can try the electric starter again and it should work properly. If it does not work, you will have to remove the starter and clean and inspect the starter drive on the top of the starter.

Concerning the fact that it would not start, you more than likely have some old fuel trapped in the bottom of the float bowl.

You may be able to remedy this by spraying some carburetor cleaner in the carb while trying to start it.

If it has spark and everything else is in good condition, it will start and run as long as it has carb cleaner getting to the engine so you may need to spray it a few times while it is running on that and sometimes the stale fuel problem will clear itself.

If it doesn't clear up and run on its own without the carb cleaner after 3 or 4 shots of spray you will need to remove the float bowl and clean it and the main jet with the carb cleaner.

Protect your eyes and bare skin while using the carburetor cleaner, it will injure you. Do not spray it on any rubber gaskets or seals, it will swell and ruin them.

Sorry for the "book" I wrote but I am trying to explore as many possibilities as I can to get you up and snow blowing!

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SOURCE: Simplicity Sno Away Snow Thrower Briggs 6hp engine No Spark

Check engine oil.

Remove wire from low oil sensor and the start.

Replace low oil sensor.

Hope this tip help solve your problem.

r/David

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Pull the spark plug out and see if it isnt hydro locked. Someone might have overfilled the oil or the carb float may have stuck open and filled the intake with gas!

If the recoil is still stuck you can remove it from the mower and try it without any load on it. Still stuck? The unit might be rusted solid!
You can spray a little penetrating oil into it but be careful.....the oil will soak the pull cord which should be cleaned and degreased immediately following using the penetrating oil.