Need help identifying antique mower [issue resolved}

[wesleykey]

Does anyone know who makes this? Looking for any identifying info.

 

[Rivets]

All engine number are located above the Spartan plug wire on the shroud. I have found no records of a Chieftair mower.

 

[tom3]

Lots of Chieftain equipment names, didn't see that one. Looks like a Briggs 4 hp, maybe 11ci, electronic ignition, mid 1980s I'd guess. Steel deck mower, probably a big box store branded mower made by another company.

 

[wesleykey]

All engine number are located above the Spartan plug wire on the shroud. I have found no records of a Chieftair mower.

I looked but did not see a model number there.

 

[Rivets]

It will be stamped into the shroud, either on the top or side. Get a bright light and look carefully.

 

[gainestruk]

I remember OTASCO {Oklahoma Tire And Supply Company} sold Chieftan mowers like that in the 80's.

 

[wesleykey]

Found it very faintly stamped model 110902. Not sure if I can get it to run or not. I cleaned the plug, changed the oil, cleaned the carb, and it won't even burn gas poured directly into the carb.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Found it very faintly stamped model 110902. Not sure if I can get it to run or not. I cleaned the plug, changed the oil, cleaned the carb, and it won't even burn gas poured directly into the carb.

no spark most likely., or it could even be a bad spark plug. try dumping a small amount of gas (a tablespoon or so) into the spark plug hole, reinstall the plug and try to start.
it appears coil was superseded to a new magnetron coil ( https://www.partstree.com/parts/mtd-bs-591420/ ) which does not require points or a condenser.
parts diagram

 

[Rivets]

On that engine you are going to have to replace the pump diagram between the carb and tank if it has been sitting for a while. This manual may be of some help. You will find the type and code numbers next to the model number you found. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6NaqjIxWV1ycG8wd0s3Z2Q2X00

 

[wesleykey]

On that engine you are going to have to replace the pump diagram between the carb and tank if it has been sitting for a while. This manual may be of some help. You will find the type and code numbers next to the model number you found. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6NaqjIxWV1ycG8wd0s3Z2Q2X00

OK, but I dumped gas in the carb and it won't burn. I think I'll check spark/ignition coil first, but keep the diaphragm on the list.