Troy Bilt won't start

[ozzman_71]

I have a Troy Bilt riding mower. For a few weeks it was hard to start. I had to turn it over quite a few times before it would start.
As I was mowing, it died. It won't start. I've cleaned the carb and replaced the fuel filter. Replaced the spark plug. Still won't start.

 

[ILENGINE]

Too many models to know what you are working on. How about we start with the model number of your mower, as well as the model information for the engine.

 

[Mike_Goad]

need to determine if it is a problem with the internal engine , safety switches, fuel related, ignition.
check to see if there is spark by using a spark tester. check the compression of the engine. yes it can be checked even though it has a compression release system. compression should be 50-60 psi maybe more. if these are good, then it is a fuel issue.
when you cleaned the carburetor, did you remove welch plugs? did you chase the passageways with a soft wire? if not, there is probably still an issue inside it.

 

[ozzman_71]

Mower model number 13AV60KG
Engine model number SV540S

 

[ozzman_71]

Got it running. Evidently I didn't clean the carb good enough. Took it apart and took the fuel shut-off solenoid off and clean them real good. Put it all back together. It started right up. Thanks for the feed back.