spins fine wont start

Hottrod64

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hey all i have got a strange question mom has a troy build riding mower with a kohler motor. it spins fine but won't start and heres the weird part if i put a jump it on it it fires no problem .the battery is new. does anyone have a idea?
 

mechanic mark

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Is new battery CCA's same as old battery, cold cranking amps?
 

Hottrod64

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yes the strange thing it started last year thats when i noticed it i figure it was battery not holding top charge. when i had to replace it last week i figure it would start with no problem but still doing the same. i work on cars but not small engines .
 

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What are the model/spec numbers off of the engine?
 

Hottrod64

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i will have to get that as i said its my moms mower
 
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