"Alan Whitehouse" wrote in message
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"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.

A novice might do a simple rough check by taking the plug out and placing
your thumb tight over the plug hole. You should be able to fell it suck in
on intake and push out on exhaust. Note - make sure the plug wire is
out-of-the-way and not touching you.