D130 Start Issue

[panthersteve]

Hi
I had a problem with my mower not wanting to keep running unless playing with the throttle/choke when it wanted to stall. I decided to replace the carburretor, with it running it is now good.
My problem is getting it started now. If I try to start using normal techniques it wont start, the only way I can get it going is to play with throttle (may be called governor) lever to the slow position while cranking, once it fires everything works normally.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Cheers Steve

 

[SeniorCitizen]

There a constant speed governor in that engine so playing with the throttle is of no value because the throttle is wide open at cranking rpm .
Try removing the air filter and dribble about a eye dropper of gas in the top of the carburetor. A lack of fuel is the problem .

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

Hi
I had a problem with my mower not wanting to keep running unless playing with the throttle/choke when it wanted to stall. I decided to replace the carburretor, with it running it is now good.
My problem is getting it started now. If I try to start using normal techniques it wont start, the only way I can get it going is to play with throttle (may be called governor) lever to the slow position while cranking, once it fires everything works normally.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Cheers Steve

Check choke operation and make sure the choke plate is fully closed.

 

[panthersteve]

There a constant speed governor in that engine so playing with the throttle is of no value because the throttle is wide open at cranking rpm .
Try removing the air filter and dribble about a eye dropper of gas in the top of the carburetor. A lack of fuel is the problem .

I tried this and it started, so what is the cure now? as I can't be squirting a bit of fuel in every time I want to start it. Is it likely/possible that it is the fuel pump not delivering enough?

 

[panthersteve]

Thanks to SeniorCitizen I have gotten it a bit closer to running, I can now start it by putting a bit of fuel straight into the carb but obviously I can't keep doing that each time I need to start it. Please let me know what I need to do now to repair it. Cheers Steve

 

[SeniorCitizen]

I had a John Deere that wouldn't start cold but started fine otherwise .
The solution after so much aggravation i drilled a 1/8" hole in the rubber hose between the air filter and carburetor , as close to the carb as possible , to squirt a eye dropper of gasoline in . Seal the hole with a pan head sheet metal screw after it starts .

 

[Auto Doc's]

Have you run it under load/cutting and it still runs good?

 

[Auto Doc's]

Have you run it under load/cutting and it still runs good?

 

[Auto Doc's]

Have you run it under load/cutting and it still runs good?

 

[panthersteve]

Have you run it under load/cutting and it still runs good?

Yes I have and it runs good, only issue is getting it started