Jakebob
08-10-2008, 06:50 AM
Hi folks,
I've tried everything I know to start my wheel horse tractor, but I've run out of ideas. Here's the story: The tractor was running fine, I was mowing at the time it quit; it was a lot like it ran out of gas. Now it turns over, but it won't fire or act like it wants to start. I have changed the points and condenser, installed a new spark plug and wire to coil. I checked for spark with a spark plug tester which shows I'm getting spark. I get spark at the points when the key is on.I have added fuel at the cylinder and starter fluid at the carburetor. I have checked the voltage from the switch to the coil, it's hot when the key turns to on. I haven't checked compression due to the ACR on these Kohlers, although it blows pretty good when the plug is out. I don't know what else to try. I would be thankful for any help to get this engine running again. The grass is growing. Thanks, Jake
I've tried everything I know to start my wheel horse tractor, but I've run out of ideas. Here's the story: The tractor was running fine, I was mowing at the time it quit; it was a lot like it ran out of gas. Now it turns over, but it won't fire or act like it wants to start. I have changed the points and condenser, installed a new spark plug and wire to coil. I checked for spark with a spark plug tester which shows I'm getting spark. I get spark at the points when the key is on.I have added fuel at the cylinder and starter fluid at the carburetor. I have checked the voltage from the switch to the coil, it's hot when the key turns to on. I haven't checked compression due to the ACR on these Kohlers, although it blows pretty good when the plug is out. I don't know what else to try. I would be thankful for any help to get this engine running again. The grass is growing. Thanks, Jake