Recent content by PJohn86

So I fixed the diode now battery charges well running, but still stalls out, I checked the fuel shut solenoid on the carburetor still has power when stalls and still has spark, checked the carb again did notice o-ring on the main nozzle tube was not sealing replaced it, did notice the governor...

The basic 3 things you need are fuel, compression and spark I would put a compression tester on it and see what you get, if you have silver in the oil that normally means something has failed inside the motor, the ticking noise could be the piston, main bearing or valve but because you said it...

That is true. Once you engage blades it acts like it is losing spark and dies, i did notice that it slowly was losing battery charge, i found a wiring diagram and found the diode coming down from the voltage regulator was melted and measured 6.3 mega ohms so I believe that is the problem. Your...

Did clean carburetor and checked fuel from pump, got lots of fuel when cranking, after the carburetor clean, second time finally got it to run on full throttle, but stalls out when engaging pto, checked bearings on deck all are ok, it’s the neighbours lawn mower, he put a crap e3 plug. Any other...

i have a question for everyone, i have a newer yardworks 15.5hp wouldn't start, found leaf in fuel tank, cleaned tank and flushed out fuel lines, replaced fuel filter, now fires up but stalls out when full throttle, checked fuel pump was clean, removed carb looked like had dirt in bowl, cleaned...