Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairBriggs & Stratton Mower Not Starting? Ignition Coil #590454

Briggs & Stratton Mower Not Starting? Ignition Coil #590454

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the ignition coil on Briggs and Stratton small engines, commonly found in lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, wheeled edgers, pressure washers, and generators. The most common reason for replacing the ignition coil is if the engine won’t start.

All the information in this ignition coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton, Toro, John Deere, Lawn Boy, Craftsman

Tools used: screwdriver, nutdriver, socket wrench

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you begin the repair, make sure the engine has cooled and remove the wire and boot from the spark plug.
2
Your first step is to remove the starter rope from the rope guide.
3
Next, remove the screws to release the engine cover.
4
Feed the starter handle through the cover and set the cover aside.
5
Now remove the screws securing the gas tank and move the gas tank aside. Be aware some gasoline may spill out
6
Next, remove the mounting screw securing the dipstick tube and remove the tube from the engine. be aware that some engine oil may spill.
7
Remove the bolts securing the blower housing and pull the housing off.
8
Next, remove the retaining screws to release the old ignition coil.
9
Disconnect the grounding wire and remove the old coil.
10
Prepare the new ignition coil for installation by transferring the spark plug boot from the old coil to the new one.
11
Attach the grounding wire seat the coil and insert the mounting screws.
12
Use the provided instruction tag to position the coil the correct distance from the flywheel then secure the screws.
13
Position the blower housing on the engine and secure the bolts.
14
Carefully insert the dipstick tube into the engine sump and secure the mounting screw.
15
Reposition the gas tank and reinstall the screws.
16
Feed the starter handle through the engine cover then align the cover and secure it with the screws.
17
Loop the starter rope onto the guide and reattach the spark plug wire and boot.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the ignition coil on Briggs and Stratton small engines, commonly found in lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, wheeled edgers, pressure washers, and generators. The most common reason for replacing the ignition coil is if the engine won’t start.

All the information in this ignition coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton, Toro, John Deere, Lawn Boy, Craftsman

Tools used: screwdriver, nutdriver, socket wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you begin the repair, make sure the engine has cooled and remove the wire and boot from the spark plug.
2
Your first step is to remove the starter rope from the rope guide.
3
Next, remove the screws to release the engine cover.
4
Feed the starter handle through the cover and set the cover aside.
5
Now remove the screws securing the gas tank and move the gas tank aside. Be aware some gasoline may spill out
6
Next, remove the mounting screw securing the dipstick tube and remove the tube from the engine. be aware that some engine oil may spill.
7
Remove the bolts securing the blower housing and pull the housing off.
8
Next, remove the retaining screws to release the old ignition coil.
9
Disconnect the grounding wire and remove the old coil.
10
Prepare the new ignition coil for installation by transferring the spark plug boot from the old coil to the new one.
11
Attach the grounding wire seat the coil and insert the mounting screws.
12
Use the provided instruction tag to position the coil the correct distance from the flywheel then secure the screws.
13
Position the blower housing on the engine and secure the bolts.
14
Carefully insert the dipstick tube into the engine sump and secure the mounting screw.
15
Reposition the gas tank and reinstall the screws.
16
Feed the starter handle through the engine cover then align the cover and secure it with the screws.
17
Loop the starter rope onto the guide and reattach the spark plug wire and boot.

Applicable Product Model

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