brigs and stratten 20 hp

[frodo]

my briggs and stratten 20 hp has a electric start6. last week it started clicking when I tried to start it. click, click then iyt started. is the starter going out?

 

[SharpTJ]

my briggs and stratten 20 hp has a electric start6. last week it started clicking when I tried to start it. click, click then iyt started. is the starter going out?

loose/corroded battery cable

 

[mckutzy]

Try tapping the starter LIGHTLY around the brush area a piece of wood or hammer handle. Sometimes the brushes stick in the housing and don't make contact with the armature, thus not starting.
Also check all wire connections.

 

[frodo]

i'll try both. ck cables and tap starter

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Try to listen closely to find the source of the "click". Sounds like it's probably the solenoid (likely under the dashboard). To isolate the problem, locate the 2 big screw terminals on the solenoid. Now- carefully touch BOTH terminals with the shaft of a screwdriver. If starter cranks no problem, then your solenoid is bad. If starter won't crank, it's the starter.

 

[fowler]

also asuming its 12v try jumping it with a car battery

your battery may be going out

id put money on dirty terminals on the battery which will result in a flat battery and a hard start

for a list of easiest/ less likely to go wrong
jump start it
clean battery terminals
clean all other terminals
tap starter
jump across soliniod