mtd yardmachine wont start
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Going to need more info.
How was it running last time it ran?
Will the engine turn over when trying to start or does it just do nothing?
What engine do you have? Post model number.
mechanic mark
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Professional Shop Manuals
http://service.mtdproducts.com/Training_Education/769_06667_700_series_riders.pdf Page 134 electrical troubleshooting. You can look at sears online and pickup a multimeter that is inexpensive and will serve you well for years to come.
Multimeter from Sears.com
Adjust valves:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-XlET33VHM
http://service.mtdproducts.com/Training_Education/769_06667_700_series_riders.pdf Page 134 electrical troubleshooting. You can look at sears online and pickup a multimeter that is inexpensive and will serve you well for years to come.
Multimeter from Sears.com
Adjust valves:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-XlET33VHM
get a regular jumper cable and go directly from the battery positive to the larger starter terminal on the starter. if the bendix energizes and spins the engine, pull out the choke lever, have the speed lever on high, turn the ignition switch to on - not start and try the battery cable to the starter terminal. if the engine spins but won't start you got to check a few more things.
the carb has a gas solenoid that must open. there's a molex plug. check with a meter for 12 volts when you turn the key switch to on.
try a jumper cable from the battery positive to a small terminal on the starter solenoid. if the solenoid clicks then the solenoid is working. when you turn the key switch to start and you hear NO clicks, chances are the key switch is bad, or the wire going from the switch to the solenoid is open.
the carb has a gas solenoid that must open. there's a molex plug. check with a meter for 12 volts when you turn the key switch to on.
try a jumper cable from the battery positive to a small terminal on the starter solenoid. if the solenoid clicks then the solenoid is working. when you turn the key switch to start and you hear NO clicks, chances are the key switch is bad, or the wire going from the switch to the solenoid is open.