my cub won't start

[451johnny]

my cub AGS 2160 won't start it only start when I use starter fluid and that only for a second or so..I checked the fuel pump and the pump works..?? appreciate any help....johnny

 

[cpurvis]

If you can start it with starter fluid and keep it running with intermittent sprays of starter fluid, your engine is not getting any fuel from the carburetor.

 

[451johnny]

but I disconnected the hose from the pump and the pump shoot out gas..?? would the carbruator need cleaning then ??

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Yep, sounds like carb cleaning time!

 

[bertsmobile1]

I presume an AGS 2160 is a ride on with a 21 Hp & a 60" cut..
In that case it has a cut off solenoin under the carb.
If the plunger does not retract when the ignition is turned on then the engine ( engine not carb ) can not get any fuel.

 

[451johnny]

Yep, sounds like carb cleaning time!

ok i'll try that then....thanks....johnny

 

[451johnny]

I presume an AGS 2160 is a ride on with a 21 Hp & a 60" cut..
In that case it has a cut off solenoin under the carb.
If the plunger does not retract when the ignition is turned on then the engine ( engine not carb ) can not get any fuel.

yes I remember doing that with another tractor ..I'll definitely try that first..thanks buddy

 

[cpurvis]

I presume an AGS 2160 is a ride on with a 21 Hp & a 60" cut..
In that case it has a cut off solenoin under the carb.
If the plunger does not retract when the ignition is turned on then the engine ( engine not carb ) can not get any fuel.

No, it's a 16 hp 2000 Series. Doubt if it has a solenoid; my 2140 doesn't.

 

[cpurvis]

ok i'll try that then....thanks....johnny

Have you cleaned carburetors before?

 

[451johnny]

I presume an AGS 2160 is a ride on with a 21 Hp & a 60" cut..
In that case it has a cut off solenoin under the carb.
If the plunger does not retract when the ignition is turned on then the engine ( engine not carb ) can not get any fuel.

it's a 16hp and I just got now2 cleaning the carbruerator and she still won't start it just cranks..?? at a lost now