Thanks Larry. Will check it out.

Larry wrote:
"Randy" wrote in message ...

Have a McClane edger with a Briggs 3.5 motor that will not start.
Changed plug, filter, gas, and oil with no success. Any ideas?


Three things are needed for a gas engine to run:
1. Correct fuel/air mix
2. Compression
3. Spark (at the right time)

Since (I assume) this unit sits during the off-season, I'd start with the
carb. If it's 'gummed up' this will throw off the mixture enough to where it
will starve or flood. Either way it may not start. I'd pull the carb apart,
clean it, and reinstall.

Larry