Briggs kill switch.

[Drowned Rat]

Hi guys. I've got one of these B&S motors and about a month or so ago while starting the motor, the pull cord ripped through the plastic hood. I took it to one of two B&S Master Service Techs in the area and asked him if he could fix it under warranty. He said "Uhhh I guess so, it's the same as a lawn mower right?" After showing him the differences and providing my own stand because his shop has never seen one of these things before, he agreed to work on it. Anyway, the new hood that B&S provided is a little different. It's one piece insead of two and it's quite a bit "Beefier." It's gives the motor a better fit and finish too. However, now my kill switch is not working. It still stops the motor is you pull the red cord off the switch, but pushing the button no longer kills the motor. Mechanic says he did nothing to the switch other than just take it out of the old hood and replace it in the new hood. He said the new hood is thicker and that may be causing it. Does this sound right? Are these switches adjustable in any way? Why would it work by pulling the cord but not by pushing the button? Any ideas? Thanks for your help.

 

[delta breeze]

Re: Briggs kill switch.

Hey Drowned Rat,<br /> There could of been a wire knocked off when installing the hood.I saw your post and was curious about the briggs outboard?I think it shoul make a decent duck hunting engine being air cooled .How does it perform and have you had alot of trouble out of it?Good luck with your kill switch. The Delta Breeze

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Briggs kill switch.

Hey DB. The engine is VERY strong for a 5hp. It feels more like a 6 to 8 hp. It's loud, exhaust is above water. I've really been happy with it so far and the new hood makes me even happier. B&S customer service is very helpful and polite. They are sending me a new kill switch. If you end up buying one, make sure you get a 2003 or later model. They had some problems with the first run engines. I've had it on the water alot this spring and summer with only the above mentioned problem. I'll keep the board posted if I have any more problems with it. For the money, I would recommend it, but if the extra four or five hundred dollars doesn't mean that much to you, I would go with a mainstream brand. Good luck and thanks for the reply.