I have a 4 year old snapper rear end rider with a 12HP Intek Briggs electric start engine. On occasion when I try to start the mower the engine just clicks and will not turn over. If I try again engine starts and runs fine. The problem has been going on off and on for about 2 years. I recently replace the battery and the same results. The batter is installed correctly. It started on the third attempt and runs fine. On restarts after shutting down for a few minutes no problem starting it. Anyone have any suggestions?

bill boudreaux, April 2009