Will run on starting fluid but not on its own. Checked the fuel pump and it seems to work. Pictures show a electrical plug on the bottom of the carb that I'm not sure what it is supposed to do. If that checks out my next idea is to pull the carb for cleaning. Printed a user manual for reference and would like to find a service manual. New tires and battery are worth more than I paid for it. Also, how can I tell when it was made?
New to me 13ag601h729 in good condition but neglected.
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The solenoid on the bottom of the carb should hear feel it click when you turn the key on and off. It looks like that model number was made in 2005 only. And the Engine service manual is part number 273521. MTD is not real real good with their mower service manuals and leave a lot to desire if they even have the manual for your mower.
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If anti afterfire carburetor solenoid is working correctly, then most likely, the carburetor will need to be removed and thoroughly cleaned to have engine to run .
Good catch on the solenoid working. Could not detect any clicking while turning the key off and on. Checked the plug and it did show 12 volts but it was rather crusty. Sprayed some contact cleaner and worked plug a couple of times and it started clicking. Hit the starter again and after a few cranks she started and stayed running. Ran around my tiny yard and down the alley to mulch some leaves. Day 2 was a win.
Broke the deck belt which was already badly worn. Book calls for 954-0349 but that is way too long at 79". I took some string and wrapped it around the pulleys ant it was closer to 60". This deck has 2 belts to run the blades, Top belt from the motor, around the tensioner pulleys and the left most spindle. The other belt ties all 3 spindles together. Now I don't know what length belt to buy or how to look it up.
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the 0349 belt goes around the pulleys, looking at the diagram, it appears 754-04064 goes from the engine pulley to the double pulley on the deck. It measures at 68" though
Thanks for the reply but 68" still seems to be a bit long. The old belt is closer to 63" and unless it was routed wrong (doubt since the routing is pretty straight forward) the 68" would never engage. There are no visible numbers on the old belt. Makes me wonder if something was swapped out somewhere along its life. Trying to make sure I get the correct belt before purchasing.
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so the 0349 deck belt is 1/2" wide, And since the shorter belt that was on it, seemed to work properly, i'd buy a 1/2" x63" belt and see where that gets you
a Stens 266-155 would be a well made, but cheap, alternative.
a heavy duty alternative would be the True Blue
a Stens 266-155 would be a well made, but cheap, alternative.
a heavy duty alternative would be the True Blue