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Engine holds vacuum well, have not checked pressure yet.

I cannot get a "wet" plug. I have cleaned the tank and all hoses and fuel shut off valve. Gas flows from the hose when disconnected from carb. Fuel bowl has fuel in it. Will give it a few pulls to clean it out with the plug out. Last it ran, it was running fine then the mag died. I have had to...

It has spark, and compression. If I spray starting fluid into the carb, no joy. Changed the plug several times. Hints, suggestions, or a friendly tap on the shoulder to wake up and see the trees not the forrest.

I had a truck that a local tractor repair man worked on. The gas tank rotted out so He cut a hole in the truck bed and used a grease barrell for a gas tank. Changing the oil one day and looked into the engine I noticed there was a hole in the block mostly welded up. Asked Him what happened...

I got it to work.

My family all immigrated and They all did it legally.

Everything works now. New switch identical, even the old key works.

No patent numbers on new switch. Old key fits new switch. New key too big to fit old switch, filing will fit that, just for reference. I took the old switch apart,because I am like that. and the switch was not burned out or anything. It was functioning as intended, just the wrong switch for the...

No letters on terminals, letters on new switch are almost under the terminals, old switch is too old to see,new one just barely. Looks exactly the same. will check patent numbers shortly.

Yes My electrical troubleshooting is weaker than I like, but I am learning. I had to go into town today and had to drive past O'reilly's twice. I decided to drop in and see what They had. I found the switch referred to above and it works. I thank Every one that has helped Me with this problem.

There are no letters visible on the back of the switch after I cleaned it up gently. I do not have a lot of small engine electrical experience. I have a small machine shop and weld, turn, bore and otherwise do metal repair. I have a lot to learn about small engines.I clean and rebuild carbs. The...

Here is the switch that I have used since We have owned it.

Ariens model 931018, serial 002307. Pictures of switch coming this evening.

I just came up from starting the mower. I hooked up a live 12V wire and it turned over 2-3 times and started right up, which it has never done. So I bypassed the switch. Now I need to know which switch to buy. The Wife is very happy as this is Her mower. Model 341S Specs 71109A serial 8318085

If it is not getting a spark when cranking then all the fuel in the world will not fire (unless it's a diesel.) It will start when coasting. No spark until I let off the key and the motor coasts.

No other symptoms, making unobtainable and repair parts in My machine shop makes Me VERY aware things wear out. I will try the hot wire to the positive side of the coil in an hour or two tonight.

You are mistaken, over here the Immigrants do get free welfare, free health care, free rent and who knows what else. Government cards can be openly traded for alcohol, cigarettes etc. Against the law but signs openly posted on some convenience stores. Massive cost to state and government. They...

The switch has not been changed in My time with it. It is a 1978 model - 46 years old. I have only had it 2-3 years. More troubleshooting. Thanks, Mark.

Did not check voltage to coil, just checked spark. Black wire is the only thing fastened to the coil RIGHT THERE. Every thing else is hidden under the battery tray. Will check these tomorrow. Thanks for the ideas.

I have checked the ignition switch and all works correctly. Black wire from switch ends up on the + positive side of the coil. With a test spark plug grounded to the engine there is no spark when cranking, VOM meter confirms this. When letting off the key there are several strong sparks shown. I...

Closing a pipe line did not change anything?

We might be better off right now than 2 years ago, but We are not better off than 4 years ago.

Busy tonight, will begin diagnostics tomorrow, thanks.

Yes, You have pointed Me in the right direction.

No fuel cut off solenoid. No wires evident. Model 341S Specs 71109A serial 8318085

Will have full information tomorrow morning, battery ignition. It's not here right now.

K series.

I have had an Ariens 16-h garden tractor with a single cylender 16 Hp engine. No problems for at least the 2-3 years We have had it. Last week it started and ran like normal. It always has started when I quit cranking and the motor starts coasting. I noticed this and it has never been a problem...

My no order status would run the length of their natural life.

Poision Ivy oil?;)

Well, it's not a Lawn Boy.

If it was the fuel why is the replacement still running after more than 5 years or so? Same can of gas used. (not for 5 years.)

Bought 3 Champions from TSC. They all failed within a couple of hours. Never again.

You are making Morons look bad!

3 for root.

Curb picked a new one that had a loose handle. Found bolt under cylinder head.

Mine's a 1952 model, not that I tell very many people. High quality, unlike some newer models. She does not do forums, so I am safe.

Bought 1 and it worked well, ran and sounded just like the original. Would buy again.

My yard trimmer ( I mow) trims and cooks supper.

Any other humans around? :)

Piece cut off a tire of Your choice.

And I am SO thankful !!!!

Wifely and Me are getting mileage on Us. Running a tiller is getting harder. I have a 16HP Ariens with hydraulic drive. What size plow (if any) could it pull? Popcorn provided and I am settled in. What say Ye?

Had a horned owl kill a duck and come back in daylight. Set a leg hold trap before I knew it was an owl. Caught it by a toenail. Threw a burlap bag over it and moved it 5 miles away. Threw it up in the air to release it and it plonked into the ground. Set it on the Wifes car where it deposited a...

Old Timers, Does chamois remove water from gas? Was told this long ago and do not have any to try it on.

I worked at a sub division of a bearing seller. They ordered a pallet load of 6202 bearings got them for .050¢ each, probably cannot buy the bearing box from a reputable manufacturer for that. A customer came to the counter and said, I have been using Chinese bearings in a dirt bike...

Warning light for loose electric smoke.

Wasn't that just yesterday? ;)

Chevy did a recall with a wire cable for breaking motor mounts then changed to that.

Thank You, it will have to wait for the next sorta warm day. I will get back when testing is done.