Troy Bult Not starting

[JayO]

I have a self priming mower that I used all of 5 or 6 times and it all of a sudden wouldn't start. I suspect it was tipped over on its side, but I was told by my wife nothing happened. I replaced the air filter, spark plug, cleaned the carb out and got nothing, not even a sputter. PLEASE HELP!

 

[Muhammad]

Welcome to LMF, JayO. I have moved this thread to the Troy-Bilt forum where it should get a little more attention than in the new members section. :thumbsup:

Thanks!

 

[JayO]

Thanks a lot!

 

[KennyV]

Hello JayO...
You are either not getting spark...
or
not getting fuel...

Start with the easiest ...
spray something flammable into the carb (aether, carb cleaner, WD40) and give it a spin. If it tries to start, it's fuel related... if not:

Check for spark ... Remove the spark plug... then with the plug wire attached and the plug laying on the engine give it a spin... if there is no spark ... you have an ignition problem...
Post back with what you find... and the next step will find the problem... :smile:KennyV

 

[jeff]

That test should always be done with a new spark plug or with a spark tester. A bad plug will not spark.

 

[CajunCub]

WIFE....There's your problem!:laughing: Look under it....check out that bent blade or shearded fly key from her "NOT" hitting anything!:confused2:

 

[JayO]

Hello JayO...
You are either not getting spark...
or
not getting fuel...

Start with the easiest ...
spray something flammable into the carb (aether, carb cleaner, WD40) and give it a spin. If it tries to start, it's fuel related... if not:

Check for spark ... Remove the spark plug... then with the plug wire attached and the plug laying on the engine give it a spin... if there is no spark ... you have an ignition problem...
Post back with what you find... and the next step will find the problem... :smile:KennyV

I appreciate the help....Now, can you help with all the rain we're getting here in So. In.?? : )

 

[JayO]

WIFE....There's your problem!:laughing: Look under it....check out that bent blade or shearded fly key from her "NOT" hitting anything!:confused2:

I knew that was the issue when she called me, lol.

 

[KennyV]

... can you help with all the rain we're getting here in So. In.?? : )

I think you and a lot of others are getting the rain we usually get this time of the year... It's exceptionally dry here... :smile:KennyV

 

[JayO]

Hello JayO...
You are either not getting spark...
or
not getting fuel...

Start with the easiest ...
spray something flammable into the carb (aether, carb cleaner, WD40) and give it a spin. If it tries to start, it's fuel related... if not:

Check for spark ... Remove the spark plug... then with the plug wire attached and the plug laying on the engine give it a spin... if there is no spark ... you have an ignition problem...
Post back with what you find... and the next step will find the problem... :smile:KennyV

Now that we had a break from rain...tested the NEW spark plug and we have sparks. Not sure what else it could be other than the carb. I HATE that its only a lawnmower engine and I'm clueless.