My rototiller has a 6HP Briggs & Stratton engine that is acting up. This is a Sears sold item that is about 15 years old.
My guess is it has a stuck valve. When trying to start it it turned over a few times, then froze solid. Removing the air filter exposed a lot of liquid. My first thought was some how water got in, but that didn't make sense being it was stored in a dry place. Removing the spark plug allowed the motor to be turned again accompanied by a shower of gasoline.
My experience with mechanical things is enough to give me confidence to rebuild it myself. That would require acquiring a manual which isn't a big deal and taking the time out of my other activities to do the work. Gosh, if it was clear to me that retirement would keep me so busy it may have been my choice to continue working... I miss the naps. (that's just a joke, btw, my recollection is of only falling asleep a couple of times once my graveyard shift days were over)
Another option would be to take it to one of the shops in town, most of which are unfamiliar to me.
Finally buying a new rototiller would be the third option.
What ideas do others have?
jtk