Recent content by jimvw57

I always use non ethanol gas. at least that is what it is labeled on the pump, sometimes I wonder if someone made a mistake... also use the stations with seperate hoses for each grade of fuel.

So here is what fixed this. Replaced magneto and got spark instantly. machine started, then died. I suspected fuel so I drained the tank expecting to see some water in there, none found. I then realized there was too much gas through the carb, Pulled the carb and found the needle and seat was...

so obviously (to me) I have no spark, even with the wire disconnected that grounds out the coil (shuts off the engine) When cranking over the engine, fuel/gas mixture will blow out the sparkplug opening so that would rule out compression and fuel, only thing left is no spark. Oil level is at...

So after some preventative maint this spring, First cut of the lawn. Just as we were finishing up, The motor died and wouldn't start. Checked gas, and it was mostly empty. Added a few gallons, and it won't start. I gave a shot of starter fluid, still no start. Pulled the sparkplug and it was...

They come apart fairly easily, and it is possible it needs cleaning and some lubrication. Both of mine were broken, but still worked. They work much better with new parts. Be sure you check by serial number as the new/old parts are not interchangeable.