Why Won't Your Riding Mower Turn Over? COMMON Briggs Intek PROBLEM & REPAIR.
So, why won't your riding mower turn over? I'll show you how to first diagnose this common Briggs & Stratton Intek camshaft decompression (also called compression release) issue, how to determine it's not a battery or starter issue, explain how the decompression cam works and the easy steps to repair it.
When this decompression / compression release part breaks (which research & experience indicates many will), the symptom is pretty much identical to a weak battery or bad starter - the engine tries, but won't turn over.
What happens now is many people will replace the battery first, then the starter and perhaps even the starter solenoid; only to find out $200+ dollars later, their riding mower Intek engine still refuses to turn over. Welcome to the popular & growing club of Briggs Intek owners who have had a decompression camshaft failure.
The repair is not that costly or difficult for the mechanically minded DIY'er; but it's a time consuming repair and is why most shops charge several hundred dollars. Some (like our local shop) will even say it's not worth fixing - I disagree.
Video Chapters:
0:00 Howdy Folks
1:23 Symptoms & Diagnosing
6:50 How the Compression Release Works
9:12 Removing the Engine
10:39 Intek Engine Disassembly
16:53 Internal Engine Inspection
18:27 Fitting New Camshaft
20:12 Fitting Sump & Torque Sequence
21:49 Fitting Oil Pump
23:24 Fitting Rods & Adjusting Valves
27:38 Refit & Test Run Engine
Briggs & Stratton Intek Camshaft for 33 Series:
- OEM Camshaft # 84005207 (793880) : https://amzn.to/3SoHocF
- OEM 697110 Crankcase Gasket: https://amzn.to/3EQcYuQ
- Aftermarket Camshaft/Gasket Kit I used in this repair: https://amzn.to/3ShTZNS
DISCLAIMER: This video is for information and entertainment purposes only. It's no substitute for prior mechanical experience and/or training.
Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel which helps me keep creating content.
Please consider giving a thumbs up & subscribe if you enjoy my content - thank you & thanks for watching :)
When this decompression / compression release part breaks (which research & experience indicates many will), the symptom is pretty much identical to a weak battery or bad starter - the engine tries, but won't turn over.
What happens now is many people will replace the battery first, then the starter and perhaps even the starter solenoid; only to find out $200+ dollars later, their riding mower Intek engine still refuses to turn over. Welcome to the popular & growing club of Briggs Intek owners who have had a decompression camshaft failure.
The repair is not that costly or difficult for the mechanically minded DIY'er; but it's a time consuming repair and is why most shops charge several hundred dollars. Some (like our local shop) will even say it's not worth fixing - I disagree.
Video Chapters:
0:00 Howdy Folks
1:23 Symptoms & Diagnosing
6:50 How the Compression Release Works
9:12 Removing the Engine
10:39 Intek Engine Disassembly
16:53 Internal Engine Inspection
18:27 Fitting New Camshaft
20:12 Fitting Sump & Torque Sequence
21:49 Fitting Oil Pump
23:24 Fitting Rods & Adjusting Valves
27:38 Refit & Test Run Engine
Briggs & Stratton Intek Camshaft for 33 Series:
- OEM Camshaft # 84005207 (793880) : https://amzn.to/3SoHocF
- OEM 697110 Crankcase Gasket: https://amzn.to/3EQcYuQ
- Aftermarket Camshaft/Gasket Kit I used in this repair: https://amzn.to/3ShTZNS
DISCLAIMER: This video is for information and entertainment purposes only. It's no substitute for prior mechanical experience and/or training.
Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel which helps me keep creating content.
Please consider giving a thumbs up & subscribe if you enjoy my content - thank you & thanks for watching :)
