After much trying, mower will not start

PTmowerMech

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• Jun 30, 2019 / After much trying, mower will not start

• #11

Remove the kill wire from the coil. If it starts then it's probably a safety switch.
Also, remove the fuel solenoid and snip the end of it off.

 

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Dan357

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• Jun 30, 2019 / After much trying, mower will not start

• #12

Hello
I ordered a compression tester off of Amazon, the engine has zero comprehension.
I tried several times, nothing.

I checked the oil and it's very clean.

Could this be a valve issue?

Thanks
Dan

 

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MowLife

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• Jun 30, 2019 / After much trying, mower will not start

• #13

You either have a broken crank rod if piston isn’t moving or a stuck valve if piston does move. Like suggested above you can remove the spark plug and spin engine by hand to see if it’s moving.