I really just wanted to ask the carb question first and maybe start a thread if the solenoid doesn't solve things. I just got a thin enough wrench to get it off. Before I bought the tractor, I confirmed it would fire on starter fluid and continue to run if given an occasional puff but it wouldn't continue at all without the puffs. I got several people at the store to confirm that they didn't know about any problems other than not starting. I accept that I am taking a risk and even if I get it running, there may be other problems. I will start a thread if it's not the solenoid. Good to know you can't always hear the click. Thanks.
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Can’t get my 1 year old cub cadet to start
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Export threadTesting a carb solenoid.I really just wanted to ask the carb question first and maybe start a thread if the solenoid doesn't solve things. I just got a thin enough wrench to get it off. Before I bought the tractor, I confirmed it would fire on starter fluid and continue to run if given an occasional puff but it wouldn't continue at all without the puffs. I got several people at the store to confirm that they didn't know about any problems other than not starting. I accept that I am taking a risk and even if I get it running, there may be other problems. I will start a thread if it's not the solenoid. Good to know you can't always hear the click. Thanks.
Get a cheap Chinese wrench. Grind the faces down so it will fit to remove said solenoid.
Turn off fuel valve or install one if you don't have one.
Remove solenoid. Watch for a gasket to keep and reinstall.
Key on should RETRACT the plunger tip UP INTO the solenoid body. Key OFF should EXTEND the plunger. Cycle the key numerous times. Make sure wires are connected good to solenoid. Key ON, one wire is battery voltage and other is ground.
OR, if you want trouble free slash never have to worry about THIS part again failing on your and not starting, snip off the plunger. You will have to shut the fuel OFF like 1 minute prior to killing the engine. As in killing the fuel while driving back to the garage.
Why not adjust the throttle/choke cable/linkage?Are you sure you're pushing the throttle control well into the choke zone before starting? I have a Cub with the 25hp K745 7000 series Kohler and this engine seems pretty picky about being choked properly when cold.
Throttle lever goes all the way to the detent, then push a little harder to enter the choke zone.
Adjust it so the choke comes on at 3/4 throttle lever and further. Choke off at 3/4 detent or less. Easy right?
It is really good that you took the time & made the effort to post a reply and I for one appreciate it when others respond
However before you do so it would be really beneficial is you checked what you are posting was factually correct which what you posted is not .
This gets really really boreing .
But once again for those who were asleep during high school science or went to a school that taught creationism & not science
Rust has ZERO effect on a magneto unless it is thick enough to bridge the air gap which is not a problem either because it will be hydrated at that distance off the steel so will flake off the instant the magnet passes by it
Some rust under the the laminations where the coil sits on the posts can add resistance which can affect the timing chip inside but even that is rare .
The rust that does make a difference is when it gets between the laminations and splays them out which if bad enough will reduce the energy in the spark but to do that they have to be a long way apart .
There is not but one thing that stop magnetism. DISTANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!check for rust on the magneto
Thanks. Getting wrench and shut-off Monday and will check it out.Testing a carb solenoid.
Get a cheap Chinese wrench. Grind the faces down so it will fit to remove said solenoid.
Turn off fuel valve or install one if you don't have one.
Remove solenoid. Watch for a gasket to keep and reinstall.
Key on should RETRACT the plunger tip UP INTO the solenoid body. Key OFF should EXTEND the plunger. Cycle the key numerous times. Make sure wires are connected good to solenoid. Key ON, one wire is battery voltage and other is ground.
OR, if you want trouble free slash never have to worry about THIS part again failing on your and not starting, snip off the plunger. You will have to shut the fuel OFF like 1 minute prior to killing the engine. As in killing the fuel while driving back to the garage.
Fixed. Shut-off valve in and solenoid plunger nipped. The mower runs good. The solenoid might have been okay because I don't think the solenoid fitting is getting voltage. I guess, for now, if that wiring is compromised I can still function but will explore more tomorrow. The battery is low and I suspect it may need to be replaced. It's on the smart charger now.Testing a carb solenoid.
Get a cheap Chinese wrench. Grind the faces down so it will fit to remove said solenoid.
Turn off fuel valve or install one if you don't have one.
Remove solenoid. Watch for a gasket to keep and reinstall.
Key on should RETRACT the plunger tip UP INTO the solenoid body. Key OFF should EXTEND the plunger. Cycle the key numerous times. Make sure wires are connected good to solenoid. Key ON, one wire is battery voltage and other is ground.
OR, if you want trouble free slash never have to worry about THIS part again failing on your and not starting, snip off the plunger. You will have to shut the fuel OFF like 1 minute prior to killing the engine. As in killing the fuel while driving back to the garage.
Pull the battery in the fall as well. Take it inside connected to a Battery Tender. Make it last a lot longer.The battery is low and I suspect it may need to be replaced. It's on the smart charger now.
Glad to hear she is running.
Another fix I failed to mention, was getting a bolt with the same solenoid thread. Use the bolt to hold the carb bowl on. Isolates the solenoid completely but saves it to reinstall after the wires are fixed. Sorry about that. The snip works too. Might get a small after fire though.
Now that is funny. I don't care who you are that's funny.
Keep that one in mind when you turn your lawn mower key off at high rpms.
You neighbors will just love you like the kids love Uncle Buck.
Do it at night about midnight. (but immediately hide)
Keep that one in mind when you turn your lawn mower key off at high rpms.
You neighbors will just love you like the kids love Uncle Buck.
Do it at night about midnight. (but immediately hide)
Dude, come on...... That is a total classic. UB is the shiz nit. Those freakin' pancakes were awesome. And that Ford LTD was the star of the show.Uncle Buck!! I missed that one the first time around.