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    MTD 115/76 Tecumseh 12.5 HP OHV Carburettor Issue

    Hi, I have tried flipping it but still no spark. I think the flywheel magnet is ok, as when I fit the coil it grabs the magnet hard against the flywheel, making it difficult to separate. Thanks, Terry I have bought 2 new coils (from different suppliers) and still cannot get a spark! Both were...
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    MTD 115/76 Tecumseh 12.5 HP OHV Carburettor Issue

    Hi, thanks. I tried flipping the coil and still no spark. I think the magnet on the flwheel is ok as it grabs the coil when fitting & is difficult to prise apart to set the air gap. Thanks, Terry
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    MTD 115/76 Tecumseh 12.5 HP OHV Carburettor Issue

    Understood. Is there a way I can test the coil? Really appreciate your help. Thanks, Terry
  4. J

    MTD 115/76 Tecumseh 12.5 HP OHV Carburettor Issue

    Thanks for that. I am still at a loss as I have run through all your suggestions and bought a brand new compatible coil 36344A, but still no spark. What else shoild I check? Thanks, Terry
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    MTD 115/76 Tecumseh 12.5 HP OHV Carburettor Issue

    Here is the model details.
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    MTD 115/76 Tecumseh 12.5 HP OHV Carburettor Issue

    Hi, I posted before on the problem I am having with my MTD 115/76 Ride on Mower. It has a 12.5HP tecumseh engine (model number shown in the picture. I thought at first the problem may have been the fuel, so replaced the inline fuel filter, carburettor etc., But it appears the problem is...
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    MTD 115/76 Tecumseh 12.5 HP OHV Carburettor Issue

    Many thanks, the information on the engine is shown in the picture, hope that helps.
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    MTD 115/76 Tecumseh 12.5 HP OHV Carburettor Issue

    My MTD 115/76 with a Tecumseh Formula 12.5HP Engine was working ok but then will no longer start. I have changed the inline fuel filter & fuel ssems to be getting to the carburettor ok, but there is no sign of wetting on the spark plug. Reading comments there seems to be an issue with this type...
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    MTD 115/76

    I also took the carburettor chamber off and fuel seems to be filling there ok. It seems the problem maybe thereafter. Thanks, Terry
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    MTD 115/76

    Hi, I have a MTD 115/76 with a Tecumseh 12.5hp engine. It recently stopped and will no longer start or appear to fire when turning over. I have changed the inline fuel filter and when I took out the spark plug it was dry so wondered if there was a carburetter problem. Any advice on what to do...
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