starting mower after changing oil

[doubled]

have a cub cadet sltx1054 38 hrs on it changed the oil after working it for 2 hours so oil was nice and hot.refilled with oil to just on the full mark. tried to start it. fired for one second and then just cold cranked switched off and tried again ,just cranked over and didnt fire.left it and went and had a beer. tried again this morning same thing fired for 1 second and that was it. checked fuel lines up to and including either side of fuel pump -plenty of fuel. next checked if plugs were oiled up and they were fine. Anybody got any suggestions please. DoubleD

 

[reynoldston]

Did you knock any wires off when you changed the oil like maybe the carburetor solenoid wire?

 

[Giles]

Since I am not familiar with your particular engine--my first suspect would be that the engine may have an oil pressure safety system. No oil pressure--No start:thumbsup:
I would try removing the spark plug/plugs, and spinning the motor over for a while--would be a good time to check fireing during the procedure.

 

[reynoldston]

Since I am not familiar with your particular engine--my first suspect would be that the engine may have an oil pressure safety system. No oil pressure--No start:thumbsup:
I would try removing the spark plug/plugs, and spinning the motor over for a while--would be a good time to check fireing during the procedure.

I have seen some engines with a low level cut off but not a low pressure. You may have that option. I would guess you would have to look for a wire that goes to the block or presure switch and if so disconnect it and see what happens.

 

[KennyV]

I would look for loose wiring around the carb... Also that mower as the reverse mower non sense, check that it is not shutting down the ignition, (why they market that as an "advantage") I can only guess...
That Kohler Courage engine has no low oil pressure kill system...

Your problem sounds more like fuel solenoid is not opening to allow fuel into the carb, like reynoldston has said... You could verify that by spraying starter fluid, WD40 or anything flammable into the carb....:smile:KennyV

 

[doubled]

Thanks guys, I will check out your suggestions,not sure if I will get around to it today as it is christmas morning here and I have to get the wood fired oven going to put the turkey in. Hope you all have a great day will let you know what happens and thanks.

 

[reynoldston]

Thanks guys, I will check out your suggestions,not sure if I will get around to it today as it is christmas morning here and I have to get the wood fired oven going to put the turkey in. Hope you all have a great day will let you know what happens and thanks.

Merry Christmas, I heat my house with wood, but I sure would like to know more about your wood fired oven and cooking your turkey. As I also think about it and looking out my window at snow on the ground you would be mowing grass.

 

[doubled]

Thanks,I will have to work out how to send a photo of the oven.I cook all sorts in it,roasts bread pizza, shrimp,etc:licking:

 

[reynoldston]

Thanks,I will have to work out how to send a photo of the oven.I cook all sorts in it,roasts bread pizza, shrimp,etc:licking:

It sure sounds like some good food and would love to see it. Is it something homemade , bought, or antique. Just how does it work?

 

[doubled]

I bought mine as a kit, but there are a number of books on building your own. tried the suggestions on the mower and still didnt work guess I will have to get a mechanic in .cheers David