Pull cord locked on a Briggs and Stratton Snow Thrower and have tried the spark plug thing and still is stuck what else could it be ? it is only less then a year old
Most likely cylinder wasnt lubed enough before it was stored. Remove the spark plug, also remove the belt cover behind the chute. Take a few drops of reg 5 30 oil drip in spark plug opening. After sitting a few mins, take a big pair of channel lock pliers and grab ahold of the crankshaft where the belts are and spin shaft in both directions numerous times. Should free up with some effort. If it turns but feels like its jamming up u most likely have a broken connecting rod. But if ran fine when u parked it it should be fine. Once it frees up some, try electric start a few times but double check oil level is okay so cylinder gets proper lube. Should be good to go. Let us know and good luck
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Most likely cylinder wasnt lubed enough before it was stored. Remove the spark plug, also remove the belt cover behind the chute. Take a few drops of reg 5 30 oil drip in spark plug opening. After sitting a few mins, take a big pair of channel lock pliers and grab ahold of the crankshaft where the belts are and spin shaft in both directions numerous times. Should free up with some effort. If it turns but feels like its jamming up u most likely have a broken connecting rod. But if ran fine when u parked it it should be fine. Once it frees up some, try electric start a few times but double check oil level is okay so cylinder gets proper lube. Should be good to go. Let us know and good luck