Engine won’t start

[joea99]

It won’t let me upload photos. Says they are to big

You phone or tablet may have an option for saving in a more compact format. Might not be obvious or say for "text or email", or like that.

 

[Joed756]

This model engine requires fuel, air, compression and spark in order to run. Make sure you have each and your problem should be solved.

 

[Joed756]

I don't know what pump you are talking about. What is the pump part number?

 

[Mower bandit]

Hi I have a 18hp twin v vanguard engine attached to my max 4 6x6. I was repairing a broken chain yesterday and when I finished I rode it around for a second. No problem starting at all. When I turned the engine off and tried to start it back up it started for probably 3 seconds and then stopped and hasn’t started since. I haven’t been using the starter to start it because I am waiting on a new gear so I have been using the pull cord. I am not very good with engines yet. The spark plug had carbon build up on it so I replaced it. I charged the battery. I cleared the air filter. Everything I do doesn’t seem to work. If you have any advice that would be great.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Mower bandit]

Sounds like the carb is clogged up at the main jet

 

[Gord Baker]

Check to see if you have not pinched off a fuel line during repairs and that you do have fuel.
After leaving it sit for 20 min, give it a shot of Quick Start and pull the rope, choke mostly open.

 

[SamB]

Man,I love that graphic! Thanks,scrubcadet10!!

 

[Scrubcadet10]

If we would look back and read through previous posts and look at the pictures he posted, we'd KNOW it's a fuel delivery issue.
He said if he turns the pump horizontal it pumps but if he puts it in the factory orientation it doesn't pump.