Honda 18HP VTWIN Starting Issue On Hustler Fastrac
** Correction - Engine is a 18HP VTWIN Tag identifies this as Engine Family 1HNXS 6712AK and the stamped numbe on the block shows QAFX GJAC - 2007264 (S/N ?)
We have a 9 year old Hustler Fastrak with a Honda Engine that is giving us fits.
The wife is the primary operator and I have to give her credit for her work around but I would like to fix this issue.
The mower refuses to start after sitting - especially if we have had any moisture/dew. The mower sits in an open pole barn.
Her work around is to use a hair dryer blowing hot air at the back end of the mower engine. Usually after about 10-15 mins the mower will start - but not always. Sometimes we have to tow it out into the yard in the sun and let it sit for a few hours.
Local 'servicing' dealer has no clue about the problem. Storing it 'inside' is not an option.
My suspicion is some part is collecting moisture as it cools down during the humid night air. Question is which part? Replacing piece by piece is not appealing to my pocketbook.
Any Ideas folks.
Also about to replace the spindle bearings as one or more has just started whining - high pitched whine. At least the spindle bearings appear to be the location of the noise. Also open to suggestions on that issue too.
Thanks to all in advance from a newcomer to this site.
** Correction - Engine is a 18HP VTWIN Tag identifies this as Engine Family 1HNXS 6712AK and the stamped numbe on the block shows QAFX GJAC - 2007264 (S/N ?)
We have a 9 year old Hustler Fastrak with a Honda Engine that is giving us fits.
The wife is the primary operator and I have to give her credit for her work around but I would like to fix this issue.
The mower refuses to start after sitting - especially if we have had any moisture/dew. The mower sits in an open pole barn.
Her work around is to use a hair dryer blowing hot air at the back end of the mower engine. Usually after about 10-15 mins the mower will start - but not always. Sometimes we have to tow it out into the yard in the sun and let it sit for a few hours.
Local 'servicing' dealer has no clue about the problem. Storing it 'inside' is not an option.
My suspicion is some part is collecting moisture as it cools down during the humid night air. Question is which part? Replacing piece by piece is not appealing to my pocketbook.
Any Ideas folks.
Also about to replace the spindle bearings as one or more has just started whining - high pitched whine. At least the spindle bearings appear to be the location of the noise. Also open to suggestions on that issue too.
Thanks to all in advance from a newcomer to this site.
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