Breller
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I have an LT155 I bought brand new in 2002.
I tried to save some money this year by doing the annual tune-up myself. I did all the usual stuff, oil, filters (oil, fuel, air), new spark plug, even got the left front tire tubed so it stopped leaking.
Got the tune up stuff done, blades sharpened and new mower deck belt installed, and tried to start it, but only got a click. I took the solenoid off and had it checked out and it was dead, so I got a new one and replaced it. Now the engine cranks but it won't start. Pretty sure I got gas going in because the fuel filter I got from JD is clear plastic so I can see gas going through it, plus I can smell the gas in the engine.
I pulled the spark plug, checked the gap, it was fine, then I plugged the spark plug back in and checked for spark. No spark.
I took the shroud off and found a mouse nest in the engine. I got that all cleaned up and decided to replace the coil. I've heard if they get too hot they die, so I figured since this one was 10 years old I'd just replace it.
I got the new coil installed and gapped correctly, reconnected everything and tried to start it. A puff of smoke came out from under the shroud, but the motor did not start. Still no spark today and no sign of anything that burned or any clue as to where the smoke may have come from.
Just about at my wits end. I could take it in to a shop, but I'd like to figure out what's going on by myself.
I tried to save some money this year by doing the annual tune-up myself. I did all the usual stuff, oil, filters (oil, fuel, air), new spark plug, even got the left front tire tubed so it stopped leaking.
Got the tune up stuff done, blades sharpened and new mower deck belt installed, and tried to start it, but only got a click. I took the solenoid off and had it checked out and it was dead, so I got a new one and replaced it. Now the engine cranks but it won't start. Pretty sure I got gas going in because the fuel filter I got from JD is clear plastic so I can see gas going through it, plus I can smell the gas in the engine.
I pulled the spark plug, checked the gap, it was fine, then I plugged the spark plug back in and checked for spark. No spark.
I took the shroud off and found a mouse nest in the engine. I got that all cleaned up and decided to replace the coil. I've heard if they get too hot they die, so I figured since this one was 10 years old I'd just replace it.
I got the new coil installed and gapped correctly, reconnected everything and tried to start it. A puff of smoke came out from under the shroud, but the motor did not start. Still no spark today and no sign of anything that burned or any clue as to where the smoke may have come from.
Just about at my wits end. I could take it in to a shop, but I'd like to figure out what's going on by myself.