I got gas to the carb and spark at the plugs will not even try to start even if i spray starting fluid in carb. spins over just fine. I am confused

Your last post had no fuel... I am going to figure something fixed that problem... ? you didn't post back .
All you need is fuel spark and air... At the proper time and in the proper amount and you will have a running engine. So assuming the spark is adequate and the fuel is also, that only leaves proper air flow....
What brought this problem on? Did it suddenly quit and not start again, or has it been progressively getting harder to start? KennyV

Originally Posted by KennyV

Your last post had no fuel... I am going to figure something fixed that problem... ? you didn't post back .
All you need is fuel spark and air... At the proper time and in the proper amount and you will have a running engine. So assuming the spark is adequate and the fuel is also, that only leaves proper air flow....
What brought this problem on? Did it suddenly quit and not start again, or has it been progressively getting harder to start? KennyV

It was running just fine, turned it off to take a phone call it would not start again. it was getting fuel. my mistake. what controls the timing on these or how do i check? It seems to have plenty of spark. I am no small engine mechanic but am very mechanically inclined thanks again for any advice.

did u by chance hit anything with it. i would pull the flywheel off and see if u sheered the sheer key. sometimes it will run even though it is slightly out of time as it might run hotter. once u shut it off it is out of time just enough to not let it restart.

Have you checked to be sure you have compression? It may have stuck a valve open if it was running hot.

What engine is in this mower?

Originally Posted by fasteddy

I got gas to the carb and spark at the plugs will not even try to start even if i spray starting fluid in carb. spins over just fine. I am confused

Your LT170 should have a 16hp Vanguard V-Twin, right?
If neither cylinder is firing I doubt you have compression or valve problems as it would be possible, but unusual for both cylinders to fail.

I'll second what another poster suggested that you check the condition of the mag shear key. If the spark is advanced the engine will "bite" on the starter, and if retarded it will spin over fast but not start.

fasteddy hasn't logged in since July. He may have figured it out.

Originally Posted by RobertBrown

fasteddy hasn't logged in since July. He may have figured it out.

fasteddy may be a little slow, like me.

I was wondering if maybe something happened to one of the safety switches. My tractor has one under the seat and I believe linked to the clutch as well.......maybe a short in the wiring or faulty switch?