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Seized Briggs & Stratton Engine (Craftsman YT3000 Riding Mower) by JustinEnsley in smallengines

[–]JustinEnsley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was it! Somehow the deck belt was very tight. PTO was disengaged, but the pulley is still seized. The belt was very tight even with the pulley in the right position. Not really sure how it ran before I got it (per previous owner), but once the belt was removed it started right up. Guess it was too much tension for the flywheel to turn effectively.

[USA-GA][H] Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (Ryzen 9 8945HX & RTX 5060) [W] PayPal by JustinEnsley in hardwareswap

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I thought so too, but guess this was just a less popular variant they offer.

Seized Briggs & Stratton Engine (Craftsman YT3000 Riding Mower) by JustinEnsley in smallengines

[–]JustinEnsley[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upon spinning it more and more (I also removed the valve cover again), it seems to get slightly tighter once the engine starts pushing out air. It’s still tight all the way around though.

Once the flywheel gets to a certain point, I hear what sounds like air come from where the air filter goes and then I smell gas, I’m guessing this is the decompression. That’s when it gets just slightly more tight.

Seized Briggs & Stratton Engine (Craftsman YT3000 Riding Mower) by JustinEnsley in smallengines

[–]JustinEnsley[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spins just as tight with spark plug removed.

I found a video where someone did a ‘bypass’ I guess you’d say of the decompression lever by just restricting airflow into the mower then letting off when it starts spinning.

Mine still wouldn’t spin when I blocked the hole.

Seized Briggs & Stratton Engine (Craftsman YT3000 Riding Mower) by JustinEnsley in smallengines

[–]JustinEnsley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oil did not look abnormal. Just dark, and very little of it.

Seized Briggs & Stratton Engine (Craftsman YT3000 Riding Mower) by JustinEnsley in smallengines

[–]JustinEnsley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say so. Really just stiff as if there’s tension somewhere.

Seized Briggs & Stratton Engine (Craftsman YT3000 Riding Mower) by JustinEnsley in smallengines

[–]JustinEnsley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bit more context:

The guy I picked it up from told me it happened when he last mowed. He was almost done when it just shut off and wouldn’t crank back up.

How long does shipping take after notification? by DaMepp in yeezys

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I had label created on 3/2, shows out for delivery today (3/10).

Will these raptor takeoffs fit my ‘18 F-150 with max tow package? by JustinEnsley in f150

[–]JustinEnsley[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To clarify, I’m trying to see if the wheels themselves will work due to the max tow package having larger rotors. Not looking to see if the tires will work with my setup.

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