"Pat" wrote in message
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"Alan Whitehouse" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have a MTD (Yard Man) Riding Lawn Mower.

It won't start.

Last year I put it to bed for the winter and started it twice during that
time. The last time I backfired loudly as I turned it off but thought
nothing else of it.

I left it on the battery charger all winter doing a trickle charge.

It won't start.

The engine cranks and cranks but I can't get it to start.

I have checked the battery it is good.

I have a spark from the spark plug.

The fuel is flowing and I had stabalizer in it over the winter.

It just won't turn over. I have also tried starter fluid in the
carburator.

Other suggestions?

If not, anyone know anyone in the Markham/Stouffville (outside of
Toronto, Ontario) who does small engine repair on-site? I don't have the
means to take the tractor anywhere right now.

Thanks.

Alan



Check the compression.


How does a novice check the compression? Engines are not really my thing.