I have a MTD 4P90HU engine in a Craftsman mower. It worked fine for two years, but this year I'm having trouble.
First time out it took a while to get it to start. I tried, left it for a while, tried again and it tried to turn, left it again, and eventually it worked.
Second time out it worked fine.
Third time out it simply will not start. It clicks, motor spins maybe an inch or two, and then nothing. Once in a while I can get two turns out of it. All the while I am not hearing any engine cranking at all.
I did a valve adjustment, new spark plug, added some fuel additive, and fully charged the battery. Still nothing.
Any suggestions? I keep reading about a solinoid, but I have no idea what that is or where it is.
Most I can say is that it seems to try a little harder once I charged the battery.
First time out it took a while to get it to start. I tried, left it for a while, tried again and it tried to turn, left it again, and eventually it worked.
Second time out it worked fine.
Third time out it simply will not start. It clicks, motor spins maybe an inch or two, and then nothing. Once in a while I can get two turns out of it. All the while I am not hearing any engine cranking at all.
I did a valve adjustment, new spark plug, added some fuel additive, and fully charged the battery. Still nothing.
Any suggestions? I keep reading about a solinoid, but I have no idea what that is or where it is.
Most I can say is that it seems to try a little harder once I charged the battery.