It's a basic 20" mower with wheel height adjusters. When I first tried it, it started on the first pull. Then it wouldn't start. Then it started on the first pull again. Then it wouldn't start. 'Not a condition that one could put up with.
Here's a shot of the ID label.
I have no idea what "HOP" stands for.
Engine is a Briggs & Stratton 300 Series, 148cc. Model 9L602, Type 0009 F1, Code 13012251. DOM JAN 2013.
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The mower appears to be in fairly good condition overall. The engine has a tall, 1/4-turn fuel tank cap that I've not encountered before.
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Enable/Kill Bail Cable
The enable/kill bail cable has a laceration that refuses to photograph well.
There's also a bit of a kink in the cable. In spite of that, the cable works smoothly. I would like to repair the jacket's laceration, though. A 1/4"-20 coupling nut split lengthwise, and a couple of small hose clamps may be the solution.
There's what appears to be a part number embossed on the cable's jacket -- "440934".
Enable/Kill Bail Cable Update
Here's the cable's jacket laceration repaired.
That looks good. I've mostly gotten the kink out of the cable, and the cable still moves freely. That should be a long-lasting repair.
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Spark Plug
The spark plug has one of those big, clunky, shielded connectors on it.
I've seen that before. I'd love to know what that style of spark plug connector is all about.
The spark plug is a Champion RJ19LM.
It's a 14mm plug with a 13/16" A/F (across flats) hex. Gap is 0.030". It looks to be in reasonably good condition.
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So, 'time to remove and dismantle the carburetor/fuel tank and see if anything is amiss there. There's some evidence of water in the fuel tank. It may be that all the engine really needs is a fuel tank flush and dry-out, and fresh gasoline. We'll see.
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Air Cleaner
The filter could stand some attention.
Yikes! That's more filth accumulation than I'm accustomed to seeing on an air filter. The machine's been neglected.
Governor Link/Spring
It's a little different from what I'm accustomed to seeing on Briggs & Stratton engines.
It's a fixed speed governor -- there's no speed adjustment lever. And there's no air vane. This engine has a mechanical governor like Tecumseh engines have.
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Carburetor
'Found nothing untoward, except for a badly stretched diaphragm.
'Replaced that along with its gasket. 'Cleaned and flushed the fuel tank and the carburetor. 'Put it all back together and the mower starts and runs fine.
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Blade Removal -- WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019
The blade retaining screw has a 9/16" A/F hex head. Reinstall it with anti-seize compound on the threads.
Governed Speed
3,000 rpm.
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