I have an older walk behind edger that won't start. It ran last year, but I used it so little, that I didn't even prep it for winter (it sits in the back of the garage and kinda got forgotten about). Now I need to use it for a new edge and can't get it to run. It's a B&S 3.5hp. I put a new plug in, that didn't help any. I'm going it empty out the old gas and put fresh in, but I kinda don't see that solving the problem. The air filter is fairly clean (like I said, used very little). What kind of things should I be looking at and trying? I'm not the most mechanically inclined person, so speak slowly if you know what I'm saying! ;-) Thanks.
after replacing fuel I would try starting it with starting fluid also are you getting spark? if you don't have a tester put your finger on the plug and pull starter rope - that will let you know
Bob, I did have a spark (fortunately, I didn't have to use my finger to find out LOL!). I put new gas in and after many pulls, it started. I shut it off and it started right back up again. Thanks for the input!
Actually geniuses, I have a stick edger for MAINTAINING edges. The wb is for establishing NEW edges. Now if you have anything that will actually add to the thread, I'm all ears.
You shoulda put the smilie with rolling eyes! LOL! Then I woulda known. Sorry for the attitude then. Responses like BW4466 get under my skin.
