Recent content by Rick51

Thanks for clearing that up. Greatly appreciated as it was driving me nuts.

Hi. This is probably a dumb question, but here goes. While repairing my carburetor primer bulb, I spotted a white fitting for lack of better words looks like a small vacuum line fitting off the side of the carburator. What is its purpose and more importantly, is something to be connected to it...

Thanks to all for the very informative replies. If I understand correctly, the switch with the grn/yellow wires is the switch that when depressed allows it to start. I located the manual and found the parts listing which of course are grey and switches. However, no wires colors were shown. If...

Thanks for the reply. That's part of my problem, as the photo shows, both of mine are grey. I was hoping someone would either know by the wire color which one was which. I am not sure what the other switch is for. Will either one cause the engine not to start if unplugged? If either one...

It definatly shuts off the fuel. Some previous owner for what ever reason cut the wire and patched it with electrical connectors. That went bad and it wouldnt start. After finding the problem I temporary twisted the ends together and problem was solved. I am understanding from the post that...

I have a 2000 Simplicity Regent with a Kohler engine. The mfg number of the mower is 1693915. Not sure what the package number is, but that number is 1693916. My question is on the bottom of the carb fuel bowl there is a little solenoid ( for lack of better decsription) with a single wire...

I have a 2000 Simplicity Regent and haveing a problem with having to slam down the brake pedal to allow the starter to engage. Once running its fine. I went to the dealer and he gave me a new switch. Heres the problem. The new switch is black. I have to identical switches side by side and they...