i have a briggs and stratton petrol mower but when i go to pull the cord it just jams up any deas on the problem and solution

gary, June 2010

there could be one more problem if what you are calling jams up is actualy snatching back it could be the flywheel key

bubbafw, June 2010

Gary,
First, check up under the mower. Is there any debris interfering with the blade? Next, remove the spark plug or plugs, then try pulling on the starter cord. There could petrol in the combustion chamber. Thirdly, remove the cover that houses the pull rope. Check to see if the rope is tangled within the spool. If all of these prove to not be the problem, then there is a serious engine issue(seized bearing, damaged crankshaft, damaged camshaft, valves, etc).
Good Luck!

Gunny63, June 2010