To be certain, you need to pull it off and connect it to some temporary 12v supply (the battery, a battery charger, a 12v wall wart) and confirm that it's moving. A quick test that sometimes works is to disconnect the electrical plug from it, then turn on the ignition, then listen carefully and feel it while you plug and unplug it a few times. There should be an audible "click" and a slight "bump" that you can feel. *Note* You may need to have a helper sit in the seat or bypass the "operator presence" switch while doing this to actually make the ignition circuits active.
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To be certain, you need to pull it off and connect it to some temporary 12v supply (the battery, a battery charger, a 12v wall wart) and confirm that it's moving. A quick test that sometimes works is to disconnect the electrical plug from it, then turn on the ignition, then listen carefully and feel it while you plug and unplug it a few times. There should be an audible "click" and a slight "bump" that you can feel. *Note* You may need to have a helper sit in the seat or bypass the "operator presence" switch while doing this to actually make the ignition circuits active.
oldpilgrim
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a bad safety switch somewhere? Backup lockout safety switch?
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oldpilgrim
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ah, read too fast and missed the spark post.
oldpilgrim
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i have an ltx1046 and it has a kohler engine, with a very small fuel pump. Does the BS have one? if so pull the output hose off and turn the engine over.
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**All the safety switches kill this mower completely, wont crank if its a saftey switch.
**the carb solenoid clicks and i can feel a bump inside when key is turned on.
**ah, a fuel pump? On a small B&S 23 hp v-twin? Dont know will have to see, what will it look like?
EDIT: whoa looks like it does have a fuel pump, didnt know, will have to disconnect the hose running to the carb and give it a crank tomorrow. I feel stupid now
never owned a rider that had one but then again never had a CC with this large of engine on it. Sure hope thats what it was, wife was driving it when it stopped, she said it was just like turning the key off the way it stopped, no backfire, no sputter, just a clean engine stop.
**the carb solenoid clicks and i can feel a bump inside when key is turned on.
**ah, a fuel pump? On a small B&S 23 hp v-twin? Dont know will have to see, what will it look like?
EDIT: whoa looks like it does have a fuel pump, didnt know, will have to disconnect the hose running to the carb and give it a crank tomorrow. I feel stupid now
never owned a rider that had one but then again never had a CC with this large of engine on it. Sure hope thats what it was, wife was driving it when it stopped, she said it was just like turning the key off the way it stopped, no backfire, no sputter, just a clean engine stop.ken in tex - with yer wife in tractor seat - remove carb air cleaner - have wife to try to start engine normally - spray several shots of rattlecan carb cleaner directly into carb throat. If engine pops or tries to start, you have a fuel delivery problem. If not, an ignition or mechanical prob.
fuel delivery prob: remove fuel line at carb. using catch can, carnk engine, observe fuel flow stream from line. If good, pull/clean/rebuild carb. If no stream, find prob and fix. otw, proceed:
you already say you have good ign. other thing to chk given your comments is possible - sheared flywheel key. Wife may have hit something with running blades and shock may have damaged key. To check/repair, you will need engine service manual, torque wrench, etc. ie., a bit more than a pair of pliers and a screwdriver. plan accordingly or google this site for more detail.
fuel delivery prob: remove fuel line at carb. using catch can, carnk engine, observe fuel flow stream from line. If good, pull/clean/rebuild carb. If no stream, find prob and fix. otw, proceed:
you already say you have good ign. other thing to chk given your comments is possible - sheared flywheel key. Wife may have hit something with running blades and shock may have damaged key. To check/repair, you will need engine service manual, torque wrench, etc. ie., a bit more than a pair of pliers and a screwdriver. plan accordingly or google this site for more detail.
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SUCCESS! The fuel pump is not pumping any fuel. Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. Ordered one online today and hope to be back up and running in a few days.
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yes it is, people helping people, wish it was more common than it is.
