Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Ignition On B&S, air gap, type numbers

Question
QUESTION: I have a 18.5 HP B&S It is 3 Years old and every year I have to put a new solid state module in it. I will go cut my grass, shut it off and go out the next week and it wont start... no spark.... replace it with a new one and it good for a few months...... I am on my 3rd one... is this a ground problem???  what can I do to solve this  ?????

Glen

ANSWER: Hello Glen:

Send me the Model and Type Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. Thanks.

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John

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QUESTION: Hi John
18.5 H.P
Model # 31p777
Type # 0348-e1

Thanks
Glen

Answer
Hello Again Glen:

Thanks for the Model Numbers. I wanted to Check for a Recall on the Coil/Magneto. I Did Not Locate Any Recall for this Engine or Magneto/Coil. Are you Setting the Coil/Magneto to .020in Air Gap from the Flywheel Magnets? If the Air Gap is Improperly Set it will Cause the Magneto/Coil to Operate at Higher Temperatures than Normal and they Burn Out Quicker. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.smallenginepartswarehouse.com/parts.asp and Select the Shop Online Parts Look Up. Then Select the Model Tab. Then Select the OEM and Enter the Model and Type Numbers. Then Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. Now you can Select the Section of the Engine you Wish to View. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John