Another positive test for a Briggs engine
of that horsepower is to remove the blower
housing and with your hand, flip the flywheel
backward, it should have a good sharp rebound
when it hits the comression stroke, if not,
its easy to remove the cylinder head and
turn the engine over by hand to see if one
or both of the valves may be stuck open, a
common situation after an engine has been
sitting idle for long period of time.
