My last post too much info
Hello Folks,
I apologize for the long last post about pull starting my YM1500 last weekend. u urge you to read the post and see that before I pull started the tractor, I hooked jumper cables up twice before I pull started the tractor. I also mentioned pulling the muffler and was unable to start the tractor until I pull started it Also I talk about topping it off with fuel before bleeding and more bleeding of the bleed points to no avail. After pull starting the tractor, I didn't mention if I had put the muffler or manifold back on after inspecting the cylinders and valves for cracks or standing water, but I had adjusted the valves and I left everything pulled off the tractor, including removing the hood so I could easily watch the two cylinders as I was being pulled along and after I got it to start so I could watch for any irregularities in the pistons stroke that may be causing the engine to lose pressure. I did mention that after the tractor had idled for a few minutes that there was no more smoke or discharge from the exhaust. I was vague in giving my sequence of dismantling and re-installing the tractor. I can tell you that I put a high pressure water hose to the muffler and flushed until the water came out clean. I saw no pieces or carbon, rodents or rodents nesting material come out from the muffler lol. I did let it dry out fairly well before putting it back on the tractor.
I apologize for replying with so much mumbo jumbo that some pertinent information got lost in the shuffle. I overdid it with too much information as I thought that your original diagnosis of not enough pressure was proven to be correct from the results I was seeing
I'll try to stick to just the facts and only the facts in the future.
Hello Folks,
I apologize for the long last post about pull starting my YM1500 last weekend. u urge you to read the post and see that before I pull started the tractor, I hooked jumper cables up twice before I pull started the tractor. I also mentioned pulling the muffler and was unable to start the tractor until I pull started it Also I talk about topping it off with fuel before bleeding and more bleeding of the bleed points to no avail. After pull starting the tractor, I didn't mention if I had put the muffler or manifold back on after inspecting the cylinders and valves for cracks or standing water, but I had adjusted the valves and I left everything pulled off the tractor, including removing the hood so I could easily watch the two cylinders as I was being pulled along and after I got it to start so I could watch for any irregularities in the pistons stroke that may be causing the engine to lose pressure. I did mention that after the tractor had idled for a few minutes that there was no more smoke or discharge from the exhaust. I was vague in giving my sequence of dismantling and re-installing the tractor. I can tell you that I put a high pressure water hose to the muffler and flushed until the water came out clean. I saw no pieces or carbon, rodents or rodents nesting material come out from the muffler lol. I did let it dry out fairly well before putting it back on the tractor.
I apologize for replying with so much mumbo jumbo that some pertinent information got lost in the shuffle. I overdid it with too much information as I thought that your original diagnosis of not enough pressure was proven to be correct from the results I was seeing
I'll try to stick to just the facts and only the facts in the future.
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