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SOLVED: As previously mentioned, I had replaced nearly everything relating to fuel and spark on the Kohler engine - carb, fuel pump, fuel and air filter, spark plug, and ignition coil. I even corrected the lash of the valves. And, because the engine still would not start, I took it to a shop...

The Kohler Courage SV530-0022 has only one ignition coil with one white wire connected to it from the wiring harness. (See images.) The red wire from the harness goes to the carb. The green wire goes to an unidentified contraption. How would I test spark by removing the white wire?

There is no spark at the spark plug. Never tested spark before. I pulled the plug, re-connected the plug wire, and connected a ground strap to the plug. No spark. Is that a good method? Do I need to replace the ignition coil?

Thanks guys for the feedback. I really appreciate it. I will check on all those things tomorrow after work and report back. Venturi; that's it. ;)

Engine turns over, but won't start. I don't recall smelling anything. While the air filter cover was off, after replacing the carb, I could see fuel in the "tunnel" (whatever that thing is called) while attempting to start it. I did verify fuel is flowing. I removed the fuel line from the carb...

Cub Cadet RZT 42 (17AE2ACG756) Kohler Courage SV530-0022 Mower sat for a while (couple months). Took a while to get it started. Ran it once to cut lawn. Sat for another week or so. Then wouldn't start at all. I have replaced the following: Carburetor Gaskets Air filter Fuel filter Fuel pump...