[AT] OT- Briggs and Stratton Electric Starter

[Cecil R Bearden]

I would think that  it would have a low oil shutdown switch.   It would 
cut the ignition and may be the source of your problem.  It shorts to 
ground to actuate.  Be sure you do not have any wate rin the oil from 
condensation.

Cecil in OKla



On 2/10/2014 7:17 PM, Mogrits wrote:
> Again I ask the list for help. We are supposed to get 6-8 inches of snow
> and some ice and it's a given the power will go out under those conditions.
> I have a 10,000 watt northstar generator with a 16hp Briggs twin with
> electric start that hasn't been run in a year or maybe more. I drained the
> gas so do not have a fuel issue.
>
> I noticed the battery was 7 yrs old when I went to prep it this morning and
> hooked up a charger to no avail. I hooked up jumper cables from my truck
> and the key still brought no action or sound. I bought a new battery and
> installed it and the key still causes nothing from the starter. The starter
> gear is visible and turns freely. does anyone know of a good website with
> Briggs info or have an idea of how to troubleshoot the electrical
> starter/run circuit? Pulling the rope is no easy job on a 16hp twin and it
> isn't firing anyway which makes me think something may be going on to kill
> the ignition. I see no evidence of rodent or any other damage to the wiring.
>
> Thanks
> Warren
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