Craftsman lt4000

[SONOFADOCKER]

Blades and belts DO NOT MOVE when your trying to start it unless you unhooked the blade safety . If it is an electric PTO there isn't enough power to start the motor , turn the PTO ...

 

[Timathy]

I checked the lines, I am getting fuel. What do you mean, "check the carb?"

 

[reddragon]

well...voila! ...make sure you start with good fuel in the tank....i like to install a shutoff valve before carb work...so gas spillage doesnt get out of hand....first..check the fuel shut off solenoid....hold it as you turn the ignition on and off....you should feel a thump inside it....see picture

 

[Timathy]

I felt a vibration on the fuel shut off solenoid.

 

[reddragon]

ok...its time to give us the engine numbers...so we can get down to the nitty gritty

 

[Timathy]

Kohler engine
serial # 2431610074
model # CV15S
spec # 41508
displ 426

 

[Timathy]

any suggestions? I'm hoping that I can remedy the situation in order to get the last cut of the season.

 

[reddragon]

i would get a rebuild kit and do the carb.....get 5 cans of carb spray cleaner and clean the outside first before you take it off

 

[Duffer72]

Five cans of carb cleaner? are you going to wash the whole mower? 1 can lasts me thru at least 8-10 carbs.

 

[Timathy]

do I order a carb from Sears?