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  1. Dave T S

    Tecumseh LV195SE lawn mower engine won't start.

    Hello, I have a lawn boy #10685 self propelled mower, with a Tecumseh LV195SE engine, spec 362044D, that will not turn over. There is spark and I see that the primer is operating as it is bringing fuel into the carb. I've replaced the plug, coil, oil and other non related items. I've tried to...
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    Constant flooding

    I am on my 4th carburetor trying to stop my Kohler engine from flooding. I have purchased the cheapo carbs and progressively bought a better one each time. This last one is a Stens 520-118 to fit the Kohler CV493 engine. I have also replaced the fuel pump 2x. Nothing I do seems to help or stop...
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    Echo PB-500T won’t start properly

    I have a PB-500T. Serial P31212136027 I can get it to start if I pour a small quantity of gas into the carb. After it starts it runs great full throttle and low idle. If I do not pour gas into the carb I can prime the carb ( a dozen pumps or more..full choke and pull, pull and pull some more...
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    2007 x300 won't start.

    My x300 has no power to the ignition switch. Battery is fully charged and mower will start if i jump the solenoid. I checked all the fuses and safety switches. The ignition switch checks out too. No power at any of the terminals. The fuse block is a little confusing. It has 3 fuses, 15, 20 and...
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    Gator won’t start.

    Gator 825i won’t start. Cranks and runs for a few seconds if I spray starting fluid in it. Have changed fue pump, filter, and plugs.
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    BS 300E won't start and run

    I've cleaned the gas tank, replaced the sparkplug and the carburetor but it won't start unless I remove the air filter (also clean) and spray started fluid directly into the engine. Then it runs fine (without smoking) until I release the kill switch. It won't restart without spraying the starter...
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    B&S Quantum XTS 50 - starts on ether then stops, won't start on gas

    I have a B&S Quantum XTS 50 serial 12F802-3112-B1 It won't pull start on gas. Replaced the primer bulb and checked it works. The air cleaner assembly MAY be warped and I will replace that next, I understand that can affect starting but should not affect running. (edit: the primer bulb does not...
  8. Duced68$

    Troy built rider won’t start

    Died after moving around the yard (not mowing).fuse was blown so replaced and it cranks over but won’t start.pulled spark plug and checked for fire,none.i did check harness for damage and looked at the seat,park brake and blade engage switches for possible wire loose or off but everything looks...
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