Briggs & Stratton engines are very common on a variety of machines like generators, mowers and go karts. Over time components of the engine will wear out and you will need to replace them; a common part that will burn up contacts is the solenoid. The solenoid takes electricity from the battery and converts it to the amount needed for the starter on the Briggs & Stratton engine. The solenoid will be mounted on the frame of the machine between the battery and the starter.
Things You'll Need
Socket set
Ratchet
Briggs & Stratton solenoid
Step 1
Disconnect the red positive battery cable from the battery using the proper sized socket. This will prevent you from being shocked while working on the solenoid.
Step 2
Pull the two electrode wires off the solenoid prongs.
Step 3
Unscrew the two wires tightened onto bolts protruding from the solenoid, using the correct sized socket.
Step 4
Unscrew the four bolts that hold the solenoid on to the frame of the machine, using the proper sized socket.
Step 5
Place the new solenoid in the location of the old solenoid and tighten it back on.
Step 6
Tighten the two wires back onto the bolts protruding from the solenoid.
Step 7
Push the two electrode wires back on the prongs on the solenoid.
Step 8
Reconnect the positive battery cable to the battery.