Toro 6.5 hp rebuilt - Won't start

[stevehenri]

1) changed air filter
2) cleaned out gas tank and filled with new fuel
3) changed oil
4) TEC 6.5 hp engine - rebuilt carb, cleaned jets in bowl bolt, cleaned jet in side of carb (under plastic cap), checked float, needle/seat, changed primer bulb
5) spark plug shows spark when electrode is grounded to engine
6) released safety handle and no spark, pulled safety handle and spark returns
7) sprayed new gas in head - still won't crank
8) doesn't even sound like it is attempting to start

I would appreciate any suggestions !!!

Steve

 

[Rivets]

Please post the model and serial numbers for both the engine and the mower. When you say it does not crank, can we assume that you have an electric start unit? If that is right, have you charged the battery?

 

[stevehenri]

It's a Toro Recycler - 22" front drive, self -propelled
It is a pull start model
TEC 6.5 hp LV195EA 362089D
Also changed spark plug...

 

[Rivets]

You've done everything I would have done. I don't want to insult you, but I would like to start over. Please loosen the bowl nut, not completely off, enough to see if we have fuel in the bowl. I will assume yes. Second, did you make sure that the idle jet, on the side, was open both vertically and horizontally. Fine wire should go down at least 3/8". Is the carb mounted tight to the block, no leaks. Are you sure that when you installed the new primer, you made sure that it was seated tightly? When you try to start the engine, does the plug come out wet. What brand and number spark plug did you install? Sorry for all the questions, but you are my eyes, and right now the picture is blurrly. With what you have done the engine should start????

 

[stevehenri]

I did everything that you mentioned above. I installed a J19LM spark plug in the head. Spark plug does not come out wet though so I still think there must be a carb problem...

 

[Rivets]

If the plug is dry, I agree that you have a fuel problem. If you have a spray can of carb cleaner, try spraying straight into the carb with the air cleaner off and try to start. Also, try closing the plug gap to .020". Do you have someone available to put the engine over while you choke the engine by covering the engine with your hand? We need to get fuel into the cylinder to solve this problem and I'm looking for a wet plug.

 

[stevehenri]

I have carb cleaner and starting fluid. I can regap the plug, remove the air filter, spray starting fluid in it, cover it with duct tape, and give it a good yank or tow. I will message you back...

 

[Rivets]

No starting fluid, too dry. Duct tape will work. If plug comes out wet remove duct tape and try to start with no priming.

 

[stevehenri]

Okay, removed plug and regapped to .020. Removed air filter and sprayed carb cleaner into carb, covered with duct tape. Also disconnected spade lug on magneto. Pulled several times, didn't make any difference. Checked plug and it was wet. Took spark plug wire off and hooked up spark tester. Good spark coming from coil wire. Replaced coil wire on plug, no difference.

 

[twinfords]

when and why did it stop running in the first place? how long has it not run? check compression and flywheel key, also blade and adapter.