Briggs and Stratton 282707 Problems
| Engine Model: Briggs and Stratton 282707 Power Built |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle 1-cylinder L-head air-cooled gasoline |
| Total Displacement: 28.4 cu.in (465 cc) |
| Rated Engine Power: 12 Hp (8.9 kW) at 3600 rpm |
| Fuel System Type: Float carburetor |
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| Engine hard to start or won't start |
Gas tank is empty - Add gasoline.
Incorrect fuel grade - Use correct fuel grade.
Air in the fuel system - Air bleeding.
Spark plug wire connection are damaged - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair.
Spark plug is defective - Replace spark plug.
Fuel filter is clogged - Replace fuel filter.
Brake pedal not depressed - Press the brake pedal.
Carburetor malfunction - Check and repair as required.
Low engine compression - Inspect cylinder block and change defective components.
Choke cable is not adjusted properly or worn - Adjust properly or replace the cable.
Cooling fins are clogged - Need to wash or clean.
Ignition system problems - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Stuck or defective throttle cable - Clean or replace the cable.
Plugged air filter - Service or change air filter.
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Clean or install new fuel pump.
| Engine starts and stalls immediately |
Defective spark plug - Change spark plug as required.
Carburetor is clogged or faulty - Service or repair carburetor.
Faulty ignition coil - Replace ignition coil as necessary.
Bad or broken valve springs - Valve springs need to be changed.
Valves are stuck - Service the valves.
Low engine oil level - Fill up the oil to required level.
Engine is running overloaded - Reduce the load.
Cooling fins are blocked - Wash or clean as required.
Carburetor mixture is too lean - Adjust carburetor correctly.
Ignition timing is wrong - Ignition timing needs to be adjusted correctly.
Wrong valve setting - Adjust valves correctly.
| Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
Stale or low octane fuel - Change gasoline.
Engine is overloaded - Reduce the load.
Lack of engine oil - Check oil level and add oil as required.
Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Need to adjust idle speed.
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Check fuel pump and change if required.
Main bearings or crankshaft wear - Install new parts as as required.
Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications.
Piston rings or cylinder bore are damaged - Replace defective parts.
Carburetor is improperly adjusted or clogged - Adjust the carburetor properly or clean it.
Air filter is blocked - Service or change air filter.
Fuel pump is clogged or faulty - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary.
Ignition system is defective - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Cylinder head gasket is defective - Install new cylinder head gasket.
Valves are burned or stuck - Replace or service valves.
Push rod is worn or defective - Install a new push rod.
Worn cylinder block components - Replace defective components as required.
Clogged oil filter (if equipped) - Change or clean oil filter.
Choke did not open fully - Change or adjust choke cable.
Carburetor main jet adjustment is incorrect - Adjust it correctly.
Defective or loose spark plug - Replace or tighten spark plug.
Valves are stuck, worn, or burned - Clean or replace valves.
Sleeve, rings, or piston are damaged - Replace defective components as required.
Excessive valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance.
| Engine using too much oil |
Damaged gaskets or seals - Install new components.
Valve guides or stems are damaged - Change the valves.
Seized or wear piston rings - Replace piston rings.
Scuffed piston or cylinder liner - Check piston and liner, change as required.
Blocked breather pipe or hose - Change or clean.
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