Recent content by skippymud

Surely starving for fuel. kjonxx, I had checked the fuel cap by loosening and that isn't it. The same BS continues But I've been somewhat lazy in the last week - Argg! I still must check the fuel output from the pump to ensure consistency. As ILEngine states, there is blockage somewhere...

Thanks ILEngine. What timing for this to happen just when the PTO does not engage properly. Oh well "Fuel flow restriction some place" for sure, and I will find it. Will check the output flow from the pump to the carb first to ensure consistency

Hi ILEngine I always appreciate your feedback - Thanks. What is that, the impulse line which drives the diaphragm inside the pump? It's on my left as sitting on this now-POS. I checked it and it has not been messed with and appears to be in very good shape - Still pliable and not rotted or...

Hey All New problem apparently, and possibly related to the original issue of engine dying after PTO is engaged Starting engine on Choke, reduce to highest RPM w/o choke, PTO not engaged, not moving in forward or reverse - Just sitting on it in neutral. Engine runs for a few seconds then...

Hi Bert Parking Brake ON. Stood up and engine continues to run fine so all good there With deck repaired (new shoulder spacer on the Idler Pulley) and fully installed, engage PTO, engine now sputters till it dies. Used to be it would cut power immediately or so it seemed. I played with the PTO...