Won’t start...what’s this connection?

[millennium3]

Fairly new mower, Poulenc Pro 17.5, was running fine then just died. Turns over but won’t start.
Any ideas where this connection (blue/black wires) goes??

 

[StarTech]

Most likely that is part of the harness for the lights.

 

[millennium3]

Most likely that is part of the harness for the lights.

You are correct!! Thank you. Had the hood off.
On with detective work on why it won’t start.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Check for spark, put a tablespoon or two of gas in the cylinder, or spray some carb cleaner in it, reinstall spark plug and plug wire, try to start. If it fires then dies, fuel problem, if NO fire, most likely NO spark. Next locate the ignition coil, there should be a small, usually black in color Kill wire hooked to it, unplug it. Then repeat the above steps and try to start. If it fires, then there is an electrical issue grounding the coil. If no fire with the kill wire unhooked, bad coil

 

[millennium3]

Check for spark, put a tablespoon or two of gas in the cylinder, or spray some carb cleaner in it, reinstall spark plug and plug wire, try to start. If it fires then dies, fuel problem, if NO fire, most likely NO spark. Next locate the ignition coil, there should be a small, usually black in color Kill wire hooked to it, unplug it. Then repeat the above steps and try to start. If it fires, then there is an electrical issue grounding the coil. If no fire with the kill wire unhooked, bad coil

Thanks! Have fire. Cleaned carb twice. Continuing fuel search

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Do you know the engine model number?

 

[millennium3]

Do you know the engine model number?

BRIGGS & STRATTON 17.5 31R907-0018-G1

 

[Mower King]

Thanks! Have fire. Cleaned carb twice. Continuing fuel search

Does this carb have an electric fuel shut-off solenoid on the bottom of the carb bowel?

 

[millennium3]

Does this carb have an electric fuel shut-off solenoid on the bottom of the carb bowel?

Yes it does

 

[millennium3]

Yes it does

Saw how to test with 9v battery but haven’t done that yet