Scag starting problem

[DeerfieldScag]

After running my Scag Freedom Z mower for a while and turning it off, it’s hard to start. It just spins and spins. I have to set the throttle to the fastest position and it will finally start after cranking it for 2-3 minutes. Any help appreciated. Thanks

 

[Tomtint]

I have had a number of Scag mowers.. all have been great machines.. except for the one with a Kohler motor.. that thing was a POS. ..first things I would check are the air filter.. inside one as well as the exterior one. Also the fuel filter.. and also check the oil level.

 

[nyone]

Sounds like vapor lock. Is the carb or fuel line right by the exhaust?

 

[Richard001]

After running my Scag Freedom Z mower for a while and turning it off, it’s hard to start. It just spins and spins. I have to set the throttle to the fastest position and it will finally start after cranking it for 2-3 minutes. Any help appreciated. Thanks

Sounds like flooding to me. The typical way to clear a flooded engine is to crank the engine with the throttle wide open.

Next time this happens, crank the engine for a few moments, then pull the plugs, look and see if they are loaded up with fuel.

Richard