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rbynum

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I have a Cub 1220 12hp briggs ran great but won't start now. Starter solenoid just clicks. Got a new one on line but it does the same thing. Need to get this Cub repaired as it is a bagger and helps me greatly with fall clean up. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
1. does the engine turn by hand? if not maybe the carb float got stuck and filled the cylinder with gas - or an engine failure.
2. will it turn over on a jump start? maybe bad battery
3. are all the battery connections tight?
4. are the ground straps all in good shape and tight - at the engine and at the battery negative
 
As sndncash mentioned... Could be hydro-lock. Pull the plug and see if it cranks.
Check voltage on battery as it sits AND while you attempt to crank. See if voltage drops way down. Voltage drop would indicate a tired battery or the starter is trying but engine is frozen.
 
I repair riders...Gravity fed carbs often leak slowly and fill up the cylinder.Liquid can't be compressed.Pull plug and see if it will turn over by hand. If you can't from top a 5/8 will usually get it from pulley side.If there is liquid(gas) in the cyl some should come out.Do not use starter unless you tape end of plug wire,one ground spark and you could have a serious fire issue. I see this quite often on older machines.The needle valve doesn't seat perfect anymore. All gravity fed should have a shutoff valve,most don't. I know of at least one garage lost from this issue...
 
Starter drive was locked up in flywheel. I removed starter and found it was bad. Found a local rebuilder that had one in stock. All set!
Thanks for the suggestions. This is why this is a great forum!
 
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