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Kawasaki FD501 won't start

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RandyO

John Deere LX 279 with a Kawasaki FD501 engine will not start. Both plugs have a spark, it's getting fuel and both cylinders have 160 psi of compression. It backfires when I try to start it.


#2

dfbroxy

dfbroxy

Adjust the valves


#3

EngineMan

EngineMan

Also the flywheel key.....maybe timing out...


#4

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RandyO

RandyO said:
John Deere LX 279 with a Kawasaki FD501 engine will not start. Both plugs have a spark, it's getting fuel and both cylinders have 160 psi of compression. It backfires when I try to start it.
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Thanks, I'll adjust the valves and if that doesn't do it I'll take a look at the flywheel.


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