I was given a craftsman kohler pro 20 HP v-twin last year, which was in mostly working order at the time. I ran it that way for about half a season, and when it started the engine ran strong. One day it started normally, but when I let off the clutch it stalled. This continued and I wasn't able to use it again. It seemed like a ground or safety switch issue of some kind, so I removed all of the factory wiring and switches and installed a simple push button start.
Now the push button is firing the solenoid and starter just fine, but the engine just won't start. It seems like its just not getting fuel. When I put fuel directly in the cylinder and on the plug, it fires and gives a little puff of exhaust, but won't continue to run. This means it is getting a spark, right? I have connected the fuel shutoff solenoid to 12v. It clicked when I connected to 12v so that means it works, right? Just to make sure I understand the fuel cutoff solenoid, with 12v means fuel lines are open, and without 12v, fuel lines are closed, right?
I'm pretty sure there is no fuel pump, how can I verify this? If there is one, how can I wire it?
Sorry to write a novel, but I don't know much about engines and im trying to give enough details. So, is it a fuel problem? Is there something I still need to wire? Anyone know how I can fix it?
A few more details that may help: it has sat since last winter without fuel. Indoors, so no water in the tank. Starter solenoid is brand new since the old one died while I was working on the motor yesterday.
Now the push button is firing the solenoid and starter just fine, but the engine just won't start. It seems like its just not getting fuel. When I put fuel directly in the cylinder and on the plug, it fires and gives a little puff of exhaust, but won't continue to run. This means it is getting a spark, right? I have connected the fuel shutoff solenoid to 12v. It clicked when I connected to 12v so that means it works, right? Just to make sure I understand the fuel cutoff solenoid, with 12v means fuel lines are open, and without 12v, fuel lines are closed, right?
I'm pretty sure there is no fuel pump, how can I verify this? If there is one, how can I wire it?
Sorry to write a novel, but I don't know much about engines and im trying to give enough details. So, is it a fuel problem? Is there something I still need to wire? Anyone know how I can fix it?
A few more details that may help: it has sat since last winter without fuel. Indoors, so no water in the tank. Starter solenoid is brand new since the old one died while I was working on the motor yesterday.