yeah just found that out after I cleaned the carb...but it still won't start it just cranks over..??
my cub won't start
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yeah just found that out after I cleaned the carb...but it still won't start it just cranks over..??
just did and you can tell someone else was there anyway I clean the carb and still won't start at a lost..the tractor ran before but I HAD IT LAYING AROUND DOING NOTHING FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS
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Verified you have spark?
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Tell us how you cleaned the carb.
no but turning over ( cranking ) dosing it mean you're getting spark ..??
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No, spark is needed to combust the fuel in the cylinder.
Spark is created by an ignition coil sitting by the flywheel.
Those coils can go bad. Spray some carb cleaner or gas down the plug hole reinstall the spark plug, put the wire back on and try to start it.
If it pops a time or 2 you have spark.
Spark is created by an ignition coil sitting by the flywheel.
Those coils can go bad. Spray some carb cleaner or gas down the plug hole reinstall the spark plug, put the wire back on and try to start it.
If it pops a time or 2 you have spark.
I removed the air filter and took the top of the carb and clean the parts with spray cleaner and air I didn't remove the entire carb off the tractor just the top …???
GEE...duh I always thought that if the engine turned once you turned the key it meant you had spark..?? well i'll be doing that tomorrow and that;s probably the problem I'm having ...thanks buddy I really appreciate it...johnny
it starts and runs as long as I spray starter fluid on the carb doesn't that mean I have spark..?? johnny
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If the engine RUNS by itself (not relying on starter) with ether spray, yes - it has spark. You have a fuel delivery problem - carb. List your engine model #. Search the web for "engine model # carburetor"