CLASSICPW 14 Report post Posted November 22, 2010 My Hydrotek 3005 has, I believe, the 16hp briggs and stratton engine. Anyway It's been hard starting lately, just crankin for a good 5 seconds before fire up. The battery's good, just not sure what else to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted November 22, 2010 When was the last tune up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) 2 possibilities: 1, Oil is low or 2. Oil Sensor could be the problem, either change it or remove it and cap it. I did the same with my Kohler and no longer had the problem. You will need to check your oil level every day though. I make it a practice to do it the first time I start it everyday. Rod!~ Edited November 22, 2010 by Beth n Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim McCulla 14 Report post Posted November 22, 2010 Sounds like a tune up to me. New Plugs - could be dirty and/or out of gap. New fuel filter and check the line for leaks - if it is not flowing freely the fuel pump could have to work a little harder. Also, if you have a slight leak in the line all the fuel could be draining back to the tank - taking longer for the fuel to get to the engine. Let us know how you make out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgotterb 14 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 I too leave the oil sensor unpugged--but check the oil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CLASSICPW 14 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 Im a tune up maniac so that's not it. I'll check the oil sensor and the fuel filter, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
