Blower Problems What do i do?

[bridges]

I using my push blower and she shut down on me. Steam was coming from the engine. I can't pull the cord to start the blower.
I checked for oil and there was none in the blower. Not sure how long it was low.

What now?

Tony

[linky]

OPPS! It sounds like the engine has locked up. Replace the engine and get a low oil shut-off for it. What kind of engine is (was) it?

[bridges]

briggs engine

So you are saying i need a new engine?

[GrassMaster]

Hello:

It sure sounds like its locked up, if you checked & it's real low on oil?

You should be able to get a Short Block for it, that would save quite a bit over Purchasing a Completely New Engine?

I would first Pull the Pull Rope Housing & then pull the Engine off the Blower Impeller checking for Debris or foriegn Objects. But if it's real low on oil, well it's most likely A Siezed Engine. :(

Now I always made it Company Policy for all to Check the Oil in Everything before they Start it up & again everytime you run a Tank of Gas Through it?

Example: You can have a Brand new say 21" Walk Behind, now you're out mowing & you hear a Little Ping, but you Keep on going.

You did not realize that it was a piece of Bailing Wire off of a Bale of Straw or Whatever. Then the Wire Wrapped around Crankshaft & tore out the Bottom Crankshaft Seal. Twine & Very Small Rope can do the Same Damage?

So you Keep on mowing & the oil is slowly coming out until it siezes or Slings a Piston Rod?

Always check your oil & it will save you Big Bucks down the Road Besides Look at the Down Time you Loose.

[Albemarle Lawn]

So another Briggs bites the dust. This is not a bad thing. This is a chance to upgrade, and another tax write off.

Spend it or pay taxes on it, and get a Kohler or a Honda this time.

Ken

[Runner]

Hold off on the new motor just yet. I had a blower given to me once that did the same thing, and with no oil. Put oil in it, pull the plug, put a little oil down into the cylinder, now, get a 2X4 or something you can get leverage with, and put it into the props. Turn it over a bit, and then start it. You will get many, many more hours out of it. This motor of mine did the same thing, heat, smoke, and all.

[awm]

runners rite .i watched my mechanic do that one time.
as to the briggs engine ,ill have to say my opinion is that kohler is stronger. but ive never wore a briggs out ,that i broke in,in 25 or so yrs. not to be disagreeable but briggs motors have always been dependable and durable for me. later now