John Deere Carburetor fuel shutoff solenoid

[Chuckj5]

I can't seem to get gas into the carb. I replaced all fuel lines (mower is 8 years old) fuel pump and filter. Removed carb, sprayed carb cleaner thru all channels. The only thing left is the fuel shutoff solenoid. Is there any way to test this solenoid.
How do you test the magneto. Can not detect spark.
Mower is John Deere Z225. Briggs and Stratton 18.5 HP, Nikki Carb 902.

 

[Boobala]

THESE MIGHT help ...........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCdRwMMnDBo

https://www.briggsandstratton.com/n...stem-theory-and-testing.html#TestIgnitionCoil

 

[BlazNT]

I can't seem to get gas into the carb. I replaced all fuel lines (mower is 8 years old) fuel pump and filter. Removed carb, sprayed carb cleaner thru all channels. The only thing left is the fuel shutoff solenoid. Is there any way to test this solenoid.
How do you test the magneto. Can not detect spark.
Mower is John Deere Z225. Briggs and Stratton 18.5 HP, Nikki Carb 902.

Check the fuel cut off by turning key to on position and feeling the carb to see if it moves while turning the key.
Check the magneto by removing the engine cover and pulling the kill wire from it then check for spark. If no spark the magneto is dead. If you get spark then one of the safety switches is either not in the correct position, not working or wiring to or from it is bad.

 

[Mikel1]

You can usually hear it click, but can you keep it running with carb spray?